Stumbled across this and thought it was pretty cool. I haven't signed up yet to see what they have.
https://safetyharbortoollibrary.myturn.com/library/
Our tool lending library was established in 2016, the first in the state of Florida. Our mission is for all residents to have access to quality tools at no cost. All you need to borrow tools from us is a PPLC library card. Library cards are free for residents of Pinellas County and may be obtained at any PPLC member library. Tools must be reserved online through our catalog at least one day prior to the day that you would like them, and they can be picked up during our open hours. Upon your first visit to pick up tools, you will be required to sign a membership agreement and release form which will remain on file.
Edit: Found the link to the tools at the top of the page. Wow!
https://safetyharbortoollibrary.myturn.com/library/inventory/browse
Wow, I looked through their 20-some pages of tool available. There is some good stuff like a big electric power washer as well as the rotary surface (concrete) attachment and a 100ft cord to go with it. Electric chain saws too.
There's a tool library here, with one branch in Minneapolis and one in St. Paul: https://www.mntoollibrary.org
Hurricane is coming. Better check out the generator JIC!
This is really cool!
mtn
MegaDork
5/19/21 10:40 a.m.
My library has a bunch of stuff, Some of this is only available in "The Makery", meaning you can't take it home, but it is available to use. I think some have a fee, but I am not sure on that. Things that I know are available:
- Sewing machines
- 3D printers
- Cricut machine
- Basic hand tools, and an anvil
- Laminator
- Laser cutter
- Cooking equipment, including waffle makers, air fryers, insta pots, ice cream makers, dehydraters...
- Pretty damn full Chilton library
And that doesn't mention the obvious books that it has.
