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Register Now for Spring Fix-It Café
Dedicated to reducing waste and building community, the Vashon Fix-It Café returns Saturday, May 7, 2022, from 10am to 2pm at the Vashon Eagles Club, 18134 Vashon Highway SW.
Advance registration is required to safely stagger fixing sessions and pair you with the right fixer for your job. Complete the simple form on the Fix-It Café website at http://vashonfixit.com/ to be paired with a fixer – or – to volunteer to join our merry band of fixers.
You’ll be given a time to drop off your item (s) and will be called when the fix is finished. For those missing the good old days of in-person fixing, we’re also offering that option – with mask precautions and social distancing, probably in an outdoor setting. If you’d like to be involved in the fix, select that option on the registration.
Fixers are eager to repair your bicycles, sewing machines, jewelry, outdoor equipment, lamps, vacuums, fans, chairs, tables, tools, music players, blenders, toasters, toys, pants, dresses, purses and bags, electronics, and lots more! Fixing and advice are free to the public, but if parts are needed you may be required to acquire them at cost to complete the fix. Please do not bring in anything that drips, smells or is too heavy for one person to carry.
The Vashon Fix-It Café is hosted by the Vashon Eagles Aerie # 3144 and staffed by members of the Vashon Tool Library (vashontools.org), Vashon Makerspace, (https://vashonmakerspace.org/),
Zero Waste Vashon (zerowastevashon.org), and Vashon Island Time Exchange, with support from the King County Eco-Consumer Program.
WHEN:
Saturday, May 7, 2022
10am-2pm
WHERE:
Vashon Eagles Club
18134 Vashon Highway SW
REGISTRATION: Free to the Public. Pre-registration is required at: http://vashonfixit.com/
Tool Sale Saturday
/in news /by Tool LibraryThe Vashon Tool Library is holding a tool sale this Saturday, April 22nd, from 10am to 3pm!
The sale will be held at the Tool Library site in the 02 Building next to Open Space.
A wide variety of surplus tools in working condition will go for excellent value, and all proceeds will fund the Tool Library and its programs.
Here is a preliminary list of some of the larger items for sale, prices and quantities subject to change as pre-sale inventory inspection proceeds.
Blade Size (Inches) 10inch
Depth Control adjustable
Bevel Capacity (Degrees) 45
Maximum Depth at 45 Degrees (Inches) 2
Maximum Depth at 90 Degrees (Inches) 3
Table Width (Inches) 40
Right Rip Capacity (Inches) 24
Left Rip Capacity (Inches) 24
Voltage 120
15 Amp induction motor27″ x 40″ table top with extension wing
Blade tilt and blade height adjustment knobs up front for easy access
Micro-adjust fence
Spindle Lock
Caster base stand IncludedShop-vac dust collection tray
Price: $200.00
Comparable New – No longer available
Comparable Used- $425 + shipping- New – in box – NO FENCE – eBay
(2) 62” x 34” x 68”h rolling dimmer racks with removable sides.
They’ve got some old dimmers inside, take as is!
Nice and solidly built!
Price: Make an offer!
(2) 23” x 94” x 63” rolling racks used to house lighting equipment. Casters turn well…
Price: Make an offer!
Front of Stage
Part of a stage – let your creativity plan a project
144” long x 37” at center.
Price: Make an offer!
Stairs!
Solid as they come with white tape on the edges to prevent stumbles.
5 treads, 40” tall total height x 60 wide
Price: Make an offer!
Wooden wedge
Maybe a skateboard ramp? Maybe for your dog? Super solid.
42” x 42” sides.
Price: Make an offer!
BLACKBOARD In great shape!
49” x 120”
Price: Make an offer!
Luan wooden walls
(7)Flats 48” x 132”
Price: Make an offer!
(15) 36” x 176” with hinges
Price: Make an offer!
Do you need towarm up a workshop? Awesome gas heater
Price: $950, new $2,500
Welcome to the Vashon Tool Library 2023
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Register Now for Spring Fix-It Café
Dedicated to reducing waste and building community, the Vashon Fix-It Café returns Saturday, May 7, 2022, from 10am to 2pm at the Vashon Eagles Club, 18134 Vashon Highway SW.
Advance registration is required to safely stagger fixing sessions and pair you with the right fixer for your job. Complete the simple form on the Fix-It Café website at http://vashonfixit.com/ to be paired with a fixer – or – to volunteer to join our merry band of fixers.
You’ll be given a time to drop off your item (s) and will be called when the fix is finished. For those missing the good old days of in-person fixing, we’re also offering that option – with mask precautions and social distancing, probably in an outdoor setting. If you’d like to be involved in the fix, select that option on the registration.
Fixers are eager to repair your bicycles, sewing machines, jewelry, outdoor equipment, lamps, vacuums, fans, chairs, tables, tools, music players, blenders, toasters, toys, pants, dresses, purses and bags, electronics, and lots more! Fixing and advice are free to the public, but if parts are needed you may be required to acquire them at cost to complete the fix. Please do not bring in anything that drips, smells or is too heavy for one person to carry.
The Vashon Fix-It Café is hosted by the Vashon Eagles Aerie # 3144 and staffed by members of the Vashon Tool Library (vashontools.org), Vashon Makerspace, (https://vashonmakerspace.org/),
Zero Waste Vashon (zerowastevashon.org), and Vashon Island Time Exchange, with support from the King County Eco-Consumer Program.
WHEN:
Saturday, May 7, 2022
10am-2pm
WHERE:
Vashon Eagles Club
18134 Vashon Highway SW
REGISTRATION: Free to the Public. Pre-registration is required at: http://vashonfixit.com/
Tool Library Closed for Christmas and New Years
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Tool LibraryThe Vashon Tool Library will be closed on Saturday, December 25th and Saturday, January 1st. Any tools that are due on that date can be returned the next week, with no late fees.
Wednesday Hours Changed for the winter
/0 Comments/in news /by Tool LibraryTo better serve our members, we are adjusting our Wednesday evening hours slightly. The new hours are from 4 PM to 7 PM until further notice. Your dropoff and pickup appointments must be within that time range. You’ll see them in the appointment signup page – just select from the available times.
Chainsaw Fundamentals Class June 2
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Tool LibraryThe Vashon Makerspace will present a chainsaw fundamentals class on Sunday, June 2nd, from 2 to 4 PM in the Gallery at the O Space, 18870 103rd Ave SW. The class is a broad introduction to chainsaw use. It covers the care and maintenance of the chainsaw, basic chainsaw safety, techniques of use, and tips on how to handle a variety of situations that islanders may encounter after a storm or windfall. This is a classroom demonstration event, there will be no field work or hands-on chainsaw work. We will also cover some of the additional emergency equipment that is available through the Vashon Tool Library.
Cost for the class is $25. To purchase tickets for the class, go to the website vashonmakerspace.org and click on Events and Classes.
Chainsaw Fundamentals Class May 9
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Tool LibraryThe Vashon Makerspace will present a chainsaw fundamentals class on Thursday, May 9th, from 6 to 8 PM in the Gallery at the O Space, 18870 103rd Ave SW. The class is a broad introduction to chainsaw use. It covers the care and maintenance of the chainsaw, basic chainsaw safety, techniques of use, and tips on how to handle a variety of situations that islanders may encounter after a storm or windfall. This is a classroom demonstration event, there will be no field work or hands-on chainsaw work. We will also cover some of the additional emergency equipment that is available through the Vashon Tool Library.
Cost for the class is $25, with discounted tickets available for members of NEROs (Neighborhood Emergency Response Organizations). To purchase tickets for the class, go to the website vashonmakerspace.org and click on Events and Classes. Additional classes will be scheduled soon, so if the class is full, send email to info@vashonmakerspace.org to be added to the waiting list.
Holiday closures on Dec 26, Jan 2
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Tool LibraryThe Vashon Tool Library will be closed on Wednesday, Dec 26th, and Wednesday, January 2, to give our volunteers a holiday break. It will be open on the weekends before and after those dates.