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I and a few others in our community would love to start a tool library, so would love to have a good set of initial policies, software, tutorials and such to st
by tlavoie 1y ago
I and a few others in our community would love to start a tool library, so would love to have a good set of initial policies, software, tutorials and such to start from. For example:
- Cost to rent or borrow?
- Consumables (people expected to supply their own?)
- Liability? (Think angle grinders, power saws)
- Education of intended borrowers?
I'm willing to host a sea-can and act as librarian, but also unwilling to be sued because some ninny lopped off a thumb, or lost an eye to carelessness.
- GouacheApp 1y agoThat’s awesome — and exactly the kind of community we want to support. We’re working on tools to help launch local libraries: policy templates, waivers, safety guides, and yes, even subscription options (e.g. $X/month for unlimited borrowing) to keep things simple and sustainable. You’d be able to set rules around pricing, consumables, and tool access — and we’re adding features like liability waivers and hazard flags to help reduce your personal risk as a host. Would this solve most of the questions and concerns?
- tlavoie 1y agoIt might! I imagine we'd still want to run example forms past a lawyer, that sort of thing, but better than starting from scratch.
- GouacheApp 1y agoYes, there are still some things to figure out, and we're working hard to find solutions that make the whole experience easier and more enjoyable. Really appreciate your feedback, it helps a lot!