Entries by Tool Library

First Intro to Woodworking Class proves very popular

Our first woodworking classes in the Vashon High School woodshop were very well attended.  In fact, so many wanted to attend that we had to add a second session on Thursdays.  And there have been requests for additional classes in the same facility over the summer.  Here are some photos from the Thursday class on […]

Next Spring Fixit Cafe at the Eagles May 12

The next fixit cafe has been scheduled for Saturday, May 12 from 10 to 2 at the Eagles’ building at 18134 Vashon Highway SW.  This event is co-sponsored by the Vashon Makerspace/Tool Library, Zero Waste Vashon, the King County Library system and the Eagles.  Admission is free. Bring your broken household items to be repaired.  […]

Yard Art by Steve Wootton Using the tool library

Some yard art I created at the beginning of the summer. I used a draw knife from the library to clean the uprights (which were obtained from the Vashon Forest Stewards) and a large diameter skill saw – also from the library – to cut the poles to length. You might be interested to know […]

Tool Library to be closed for Strawberry Festival Saturday

As in previous years, the Vashon Tool Library will be closed on Saturday, July 22nd for the Strawberry Festival.  Because of the parade, the road is closed most of the morning.  We will be open regular hours on Sunday from 2 to 5 PM.

Summer Tool Sale coming up July 15-6

Your Vashon Tool Library will be holding a tool sale the weekend of July 15-16 at the Penny Farcy Building across from the Fire Station.  The sale will be open from 9 AM to 3 PM both days.  On sale will be a huge variety of hand and electric tools, some donated and others surplused […]

Save the date for next Fixit Café

Start gathering up those broken thingies: the next Vashon Fix-It Cafe is scheduled for June 24, at the Penny Farcy Building on Bank Road. Let them know what they’re bringing in beforehand so they can make sure they have the people, tools and parts to take care of business. For more info, check out Vashon Fix It.

Router Class

Tool Library Hosted a Router Class on March 14 at the Vashon High School Woodshop. Look for more classes soon!

New hours

Beginning in 2016, we will be opening the tool library on Wednesday evenings from 5 to 8 PM, in addition to the current weekend hours. We want to improve the availability of our collection by adding weekday open hours. We will also begin to charge late fees for those who do not bring tools back […]