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Home renovation project

Home Renovation

Access premium power tools, tile saws, and professional guidance for your dream space.

Organic garden

Organic Gardening

Cultivate your green thumb with tilled soil and expert-grade equipment.

Auto mechanic working under car hood

Auto Repair

Torque wrenches to engine hoists.

Woodworking workshop with hand plane on wood

Woodworking

Workbenches, cutting boards, and vintage furniture.

Sustainable energy workshop

Sustainable Energy

Solar installs and off-grid kits.

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Community-rated lending libraries where you can borrow tools for free or low cost.

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ToolBox Project

ToolBox Project

location_onEugene, OR

Volunteer-runPower toolsClasses

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Sandy Knoll Rental Center

Sandy Knoll Rental Center

location_onBear Lake, MI

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Tacoma Tool Library

Tacoma Tool Library

location_onTacoma, WA

$25 membershipVolunteer-runPower toolsClasses

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Popular Project Guides

Step-by-step guides with tool lists, cost estimates, and difficulty ratings.

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Build a Raised Garden Bed

Build a Raised Garden Bed

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Install Drip Irrigation

Install Drip Irrigation

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Build a Bookshelf

Build a Bookshelf

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Build a Compost Bin

Build a Compost Bin

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Install a Ceiling Fan

Install a Ceiling Fan

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Build a Workbench

Build a Workbench

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You've borrowed the tool — here's what the library can't lend you.

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Consumables (the stuff that wears out)

Sandpaper Assortment

The borrowed sander shows up — the paper never does. Stock rough-to-finish grits.

Titanium Drill Bit Set

Library drills come bare. Your own sharp bits go through wood, plastic, and metal.

Utility & Saw Blades

Blades dull fast and libraries can't lend them. Fresh ones make every cut cleaner.

Wood Glue

Every joint, repair, and build needs it — and nobody lends a half-used bottle.

Safety gear (never borrow PPE)

Safety Glasses

PPE is personal — anti-fog glasses you own are glasses you'll actually wear.

Work Gloves

A fitted pair beats a communal bin. Touchscreen tips mean they stay on.

Respirator Dust Mask

Sanding and MDF dust are no joke — and a respirator should only ever fit one face.

Ear Protection

Circular saws top 100 dB. High-NRR muffs are cheap insurance for your hearing.

Finish the project

Fastener Assortment Kit

Mixed screws on hand means no mid-project hardware-store run.

Wood Stain & Finish

The build is borrowed tools — the finish is yours. Stain and seal in one pass.

Painter's Tape & Drop Cloth

Clean lines and clean floors — the difference between a project and a mess.

Tack Cloth & Finishing Pads

Dust-free surfaces before finishing are what make it look professional.

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