Member Project: Mountain Fence by Heather

*Woops! Sorry for the wrong cover image in the Newsletter.

Check out this DTL member project by Heather! Heather built a mountain fence around their garden using a miter saw, post digger and drill. We think it looks awesome!

Be like Heather! 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!

Class Spotlight! Woodworking II: Practical Joinery

Class Spotlight! Woodworking II: Practical Joinery w/ Tool Library Repair Tech Scott. One spot left for 9/13, and new October dates listed.

In Woodworking II: Practical Joinery, you’ll learn how to choose and purchase the right wood for your project and will get hands on experience assembling sturdy joints: dado joints, butt joints, lap joints, and miter joints. You will utilize hand tools like clamps, power saws, drivers and drills, brad and finish nailers, hammers, and routers; alongside the use of nails, screws, bolts, pocket screws and glues to create strong joints that last!

This class also includes guidance and assistance from an experienced mentor from the Colorado Woodworking Guild. You will take home finished examples of wood joinery to compliment the knowledge you will gain and aid you in your woodworking journey. While Woodworking I is not a prerequisite for this class, it is highly encouraged!

Holiday Card Block Printing - Open for Registration!

Holy moly it is seems WAY too early for a post like this, but to be fair these classes fill up quick so we wanted to get it out there now for all you early planners. Paper Block Printing - Holiday Cards is open for registration! There will be two dates this year: Sunday, 11/24 and Sunday, 12/8.

Don’t give them another boring Hallmark card - make them a card out of 100% genuine love and learn a new skill while also crossing names off your holiday list. Once you make your custom block you’ll be able to print as many of these cards as you want so you’ll have enough for everyone!

About the Teacher: Lucy Holtsnider is a printmaker and graphic designer based in Denver. In her fine art practice, she prints on a Vandercook SP-15 letterpress out of Zarapes Studios in Denver. Lucy has taught courses at Colorado College, Yeshiva University, Marist College, and the University of California at Santa Barbara. LucyHoltsnider.com Instagram: @lholtsnider

Share the Tools! $12,000 in assistance in 2024

Did y'all know a percentage of all your tool library, class, and open workshop purchases go to helping folks and orgs afford tools? A chunk of our total revenue, your Gold Memberships, and your donations hangout at a big pool party which gets distributed via financial assistance. So far in 2024, we’ve given out an estimated $12,000 in assistance!

Thanks for helping the community!

Meet Some Tool Library Members

Meet some of our Tool Library members and see what they’re working on! Big thanks to our all pro photographer social media coordinator April for bringing out the smiles in all these folks.

Have a project of your own? Stop by and borrow some tools for just $150/year.

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!