Member Project: Art Deco Shelving by Dave

Check out this DTL member project by Dave! “Project was an art deco shelving unit. Alder wood, golden oak stain, and oil finish, then waxed. Mortise and tenon joints for all cross members.”

Be like Dave! Become a member for just $150/year. Financial assistance is available for some individuals and organizations (check out our website for more details).

Already a member? SHOW US YOUR PROJECTS! Check out the link in our stories to submit a photo and some info about your recent project and receive FIVE FREE DTL BUCKS!

Meet Sarah!

Have you met Sarah? Sarah is the OG founder of the Denver Tool Library! It’s been almost a DECADE since she started the Tool Library and she still looks this professional. These days she’s not around the shop so much because she gets to be behind the scenes doing all the fun spreadsheet email zoom admin work, so if you’re lucky enough to see her, say THANK YOU and do your best to embarrass her.

You don’t even have the chance to meet Sarah because you’re not a Tool Library Member?? Sad. Get a membership!

Tools You Can Borrow: Safety Edition!

The absolute LAST thing you need when working on renovating your kitchen or building a bookshelf is an emergency trip to the nearest urgent care. Keep all your fingers, toes and eyeballs where they belong by wearing proper safety gear! We’ve got glasses, ear muffs, helmets, gloves, kneepads and more! We even carry face shields and gloves for welding.

So remember- next time you’re in the shop picking up a power drill and a chop saw, go ahead and add a pair of safety glasses and ear muffs to the list. It’s always better to be safe than sorry!

Huh? You’re not a member yet? Become one for just $150/year! Financial assistance is available for some individuals and organizations.

Member Project: Fairy House by Dave

Check out this Tool Library member project by Dave!

”Project is a ‘fairy house’ for granddaughter- all pine with museum oil finish and waxed. Shingles are tongue depressors glued one row at a time and lapped about 1/2 inch. Furniture is maple tree limb.”

Be like Dave! Become a member for just $150/year. Financial assistance is available for some individuals and organizations.

Already a member? Show us your projects! Check out the link in our stories to submit a photo and some info about your recent project and receive FIVE FREE DTL DOLLARS!

Class Spotlight! Welding I: Essentials, Safety & MIG

Class Spotlight! Welding I: Essentials, Safety & MIG w/ Nathan @nathankoral. Next available classes are Mon, 7/29 and Mon, 8/12.

Fusing metal together with electricity? Let's go! Whether you are an aspiring artist, an engineering student, a contractor or just curious about how welding works, this class will get you off and running. All skill levels welcome.

About the teacher: Nathan Koral works as a project manager for EG Studio, an art fabrication company in Denver, since 2015. He has degrees in physics and math from the University of Colorado. Using his skills with welding, machining, electrical engineering, and lighting design, Nathan has helped EG Studio build public art installations all across the country.

Meet Our New Staff, Tyler!

Introducing our newest Tool Library staff, Tyler!

Tyler was born and raised here in Denver. She loves to build and connect with community and is an amazing poet! We’re thrilled to have Tyler join the library team.

“I wanted to join the DTL because of the amazing community work they do. I had heard of them through friends about what an amazing program it is and how safe and inclusive the Tool Library is. I love being a part of the community and seeing all the cool projects folks are working on.“

Want to say hi to Tyler and pick up a few tools while you’re at it? Become a Tool Library Member for just $150/year.

Member Project! Mason Bee House

Check out this DTL member project by Kirsten (@rhymeswithbeers)!

“This is a mason bee house for my backyard garden. All of the materials were leftover scraps from other projects (fence, garden beds) or were found objects. Total cost to build: $0”

Be like Kirsten! Become a member for just $150/year. Financial assistance is available for some individuals and organizations (check out our website for more details).

Already a member? SHOW US YOUR PROJECTS! Check out the link in our stories to submit a photo and some info about your recent project and receive FIVE FREE DTL BUCKS!