Class Spotlight! Power Tools 101

Class Spotlight! Power Tools 101 w/ Ian. Next class is Tuesday, September 3rd.

In Power Tools 101, you’ll learn how to safely and effectively use Denver Tool Library’s most common power tools. Understand best practices and best uses for different types of saws, angle grinders, multi-tools, compressors, different types of nailers, routers, drills, and different types of sanders. This class is a mix of hands-on practice and lecture.

While not mandatory, we highly recommend all members of Denver Tool Library take this class. All skill levels are welcome!

Member Project: Wooden Bench by Aaron

Check out this DTL member project by Aaron! Aaron made a wooden bench that’s also a coat holder. His advice? Start with low grit sandpaper.

Be like Aaron! 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!

Member Project: Van Conversion by Sam

Check out this DTL member project by Sam!

“I’ve been working on converting a camper van and the tool library has literally saved me thousands of dollars. I’ve used every power tool in the book at this point and the variety of hand tools has made my life so much easier.”

Be like Sam! 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!

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!