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That's a really good idea. A community-run tool library with donations + a small monthly fee could be a game changer, especially in dense cities. It makes DIY m
by GouacheApp 1y ago
That's a really good idea. A community-run tool library with donations + a small monthly fee could be a game changer, especially in dense cities. It makes DIY more accessible without the cost or storage hassle. We'll certainly think about how this model could be implemented!!
- fhackenberger 1y agoThere's a successful one running purely on donations in Berlin: Resi https://www.resi-ressourcen.org/ https://www.resi-ressourcen.org/
- GouacheApp 1y agoAwesome!! Thanks for sharing :)
- mttch 1y agoThere was one running in Frome, UK but unfortunately these community things are hard to keep going and it has now closed. The issues are cost of storage space, insurance, staffing etc. You can see the requirements they needed to keep it going here: https://sharefrome.org/save-SHARE-together/ https://sharefrome.org/save-SHARE-together/
- GouacheApp 1y agoThanks a lot for sharing, yes even if there is a lots of need, there is also a lot of issues when it comes to tool rental. I'm sad to see another one that might end up closing but or goal is to create a platform that will help these community to grow by simplifying their work.
- zanecodes 1y agoWe have one in Baltimore which also offers classes and workspaces: https://toollibrary.org/ https://toollibrary.org/
- GouacheApp 1y agoThanks for sharing! One of our goals is to support initiatives like this and make it easier to start and operate them. We truly hope to help make tool libraries more common in as many cities as possible!