Register Now for Spring Fix-It Café

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]Vashon Fix-It Café

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/

Presale Tools

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Craftsman Tablesaw 10" -137.248850

 

SOLD: Craftsman 10″ light weight table saw on stand model 137.248850

MOTOR

Type…………………………………………………. Universal

Amps…………………………………………………. 15

Voltage………………………………………………. 120

Hz……………………………………………………… 60

RPM (no load)……………………………………. 5000

SAW

Rip Capacity With Extension…….30 in. Right & 18 in. Left

Blade Size…………………………….. 10 in.

Blade Arbor Size………………………5/8 in.

Maximum Cut Depth @ 90°…….. 3 in.

Maximum Cut Depth @ 45°…….. 2-1/2 in.

Maximum Diameter Dado……….. 6 in. (Stackable only)

Maximum Dado Cut Width………. 1/2 in.

* NOTE – NO BLADE GUARD

price: $100.00

No Comparable new or used prices found

 

craftsman-jointer-103-23340

 

SOLD: Craftsman jointer 4 3/4 inch model number 103.23340 on metal/wood stand

MOTOR

Type………………………………………………….

Amps………………………………………………….

Voltage……………………………………………….

Hz………………………………………………………

RPM (no load)…………………………………….

Super clean – very strong stand

price $50.00

 

 

SOLD: Craftsman Tabletop bandsaw 10″ direct drive – Model 113.244512

MOTOR

Type…………………………………………………. Universal

Amps…………………………………………………. 15

Voltage………………………………………………. 120

Hz……………………………………………………… 60

RPM (no load)……………………………………. 1725

SAW

Blade Size…………………………….. 1/4 inch 56 7/8 in lngth

price: $50.00

Comparable New –

Comparable Used-

 

Craftsman 10″ table saw on stand model 113.299040

MOTOR

Type…………………………………………………. 1 HP motor

Amps…………………………………………………. 15

Voltage………………………………………………. 120

Hz……………………………………………………… 60

RPM (no load)……………………………………. 3450

SAW

Rip Capacity With Extension…….12 in. Right & 10.5 in. Left

Blade Size…………………………….. 10 in.

Blade Arbor Size………………………5/8 in.

Maximum Cut Depth @ 90°…….. 3 in.

Maximum Cut Depth @ 45°…….. 2-1/2 in.

Maximum Diameter Dado……….. 6 in. (Stackable only)

Maximum Dado Cut Width………. 1/2 in.

* NOTE – BLADE GUARD INCLUDED

price: $ 115.00

Comparable New –

Comparable Used-

 

 

SOLD: Bosch T4000 10″ worksite saw, with Bosch TS2000 Gravity -Rise wheeled table saw stand

Stand

Gravity-rise wheeled table saw stand

8 treaded pneumatic wheels

Heavy gauge tubing supports+250-pounds

24-1/2-inches tall; 66 pounds;

 

Table saw

Amperage: 15.0, No Load RPM: 3,650

Blade Diameter: 10″, Arbor Size: 5/8″

Depth of Cut at 90 Deg. : 3-1/8″,

Depth of Cut at 45 Deg. : 2-1/2″, Length: 3-1/3 ft.

Weight (Lbs.): Table Saw 56 lbs.

Bevel Angle Range: -2-Deg. to 47-Deg.

Rating: 120v. AC, Height: 13″

Cord Length (Ft.): 10′, Voltage: 120v.,

Ripping Capacity-Right: 25″

Max. Motor HP: 4.4, Hertz: 60,

Dado Capacity: 8″ Dia. x 13/16″ Thk.

* NOTE – BLADE GUARD NOT INCLUDED

Price: $275

Comparable New –

Comparable Used-

 

 

Hitachi C10FL 10″ Table Saw

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

Amps 15

15 Amp induction motor

27″ 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 Included

Shop-vac dust collection tray

Price: $225.00

Comparable New –

Comparable Used-

 

SOLD: Delta 10″ table saw on rolling stand model 34-441

MOTOR

Type…………………………………………………. Universal

Amps…………………………………………………. 15

Voltage………………………………………………. 120

Hz……………………………………………………… 60

RPM (no load)……………………………………. 5000

 

SAW

Rip Capacity With Extension…….30 in. Right & 12 in. Left

Blade Size…………………………….. 10 in.

Blade Arbor Size………………………5/8 in.

Maximum Cut Depth @ 90°…….. 3 in.

Maximum Cut Depth @ 45°…….. 2-1/2 in.

Maximum Diameter Dado……….. 8 in. (Stackable only)

Maximum Dado Cut Width………. 13/16 in.

* NOTE – NO BLADE GUARD

price: $325.00

Comparable New –

Comparable Used-

 

SOLD: Homecraft Delta Band Saw HBS751

9.5 inch throat

Motor unknown Hp

Homemade stand – solid w/ wheels

Needs Drive belt and blade

price: $70.00

Comparable used price – none

 

Ryobi Benchtop Cutting System

SOLD: RYOBI 10 in. PRECISION CUTTING SYSTEM on stand

specs:
SPECIFICATIONS:
Blade Diameter 10 in. (254 mm)
Blade Arbor 5/8 in. (16 mm)
Cutting Depth at 0° 3-9/16 in. (90.5 mm)
Cutting Depth at 45° 2-1/2 in. (63.5 mm)
Rating 120 Volts, 60 Hz-AC Only
15 Amperes
Output Speed 4,800 RPM
Net Weight Without Workstand 75 Lbs. (34.1 kg.)
Net Weight With Workstand 107 Lbs. (48.6 kg.)
Does NOT include blade guard
with router and jig saw mounting kit!
Price: $110.00

Rockwell Band Saw

Rockwell Band Saw

9.5 inch throat

Motor 3/4 Hp

Includes stand

Needs blade

price: $100.00

Comparable used price – $120 Craigslist Seattle

 

SOLD: Cement Mixer

Brand Leshda

3-1/2 Cubic Ft. Cement Mixer

price: $90

 

Rockwell 34-5809″ table saw

1 hp single phase induction (brushless) motor with the blade sitting directly on the motor shaft (no belts or gears).  ~3500 rpm. 120V 60hz 12.6 amp motor. Missing Miter guage.
PRICE $50

Tool Library Closed for Christmas and New Years

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The 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

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To 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

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The 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

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The 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

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The 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.

TECH & TOOL ZOO

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Saturday, November 3, 12-3pm
Vashon Library

All ages welcome. In partnership with Vashon MakerSpace. Come to the Vashon Library for a Tech & Tool Zoo with knowledgeable people, new tech, the arts and crafts represented. See something you want in the future Vashon MakerSpace? Are we missing something you would like to see in the MakerSpace? Want to get involved?

Share your thoughts and meet the current members.
Vashon Library • 17210 Vashon Highway SW • Vashon Island, WA 98070 • 206.463.2069

Come Join the Tool Library Drill Team at the Strawberry Festival Parade

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Calling all Makerspace and Tool Library members and supporters

Join the Makerspace/Tool Library Drill Team and help make this year’s Strawberry Festival Parade entry our best one yet. We get a little bigger and a little better every year. What a great way to show your support and promote the library and makerspace. It’s loose. It’s casual. it’s FUN!

We meet this Saturday in the staging area on the highway south of town at 10:15 AM, do a little “organizing” (I use the term loosely), Parade starts at 11 and winds up by noon.We walk about 1.5 miles, periodically performing our “routine”.

If you have a rechargeable drill bring it along, if not we have some from the library. We need banner carriers as well.  Wear comfortable walking shoes and any tool / handyperson / tradesperson attire you wish. We will have some safety vests and hardhats to round out our “uniform”

I will email final directions Thursday evening after I get our entry number from the parade organizers.  Please reply with a phone number so we can communicate as needed on Saturday morning.

See you Saturday
Kevin

Please RSVP to
Kevin Grayum
KevinGrayum@gmail.com

425-248-0320

First Intro to Woodworking Class proves very popular

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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 the last day.  Keep an eye open for the new classes we’ll be setting up in the near future.