Instead of books, members can borrow tools to support their projects; increasing access, opening opportunities and fostering a sense of community.

Tool Library

Borrow tools for your projects

Member Check-out

How To
Use the library

Check-out online, pick-up at our drop box the next day.

Tool Library membership starts at $10 a month and is included across all tiers.
Membership
Members can check-out tools online. Make a list of the tools you want to request and submit our checkout form.
Check-out
Pick up your tools from our drop box. The lock code changes periodically but can always be found on the members checkout page.
Return your tools to our drop box on or before their due date.

Tools are due back 7 days after they are placed in our drop box. Members may contact us to extend their check-out for an additional 7 days.

Table Saw

Makita small table saw, 4500 rmp, 7 1/4" blade

Chain Whip

Parktool SR-12.2 sprocket remover/ chain whip. Works on all 7-13 cassettes and single speeds with a 3/32" cog. Plus 1" box end wrench

Drill Press

Tool Shop 5 speed 1/3 HP Drill Press, 1/2" chuck, 7" max clearance

Air Compressor

Senco 1 gallon 1/2 HP portable air compressor

air hose

Router

Makita corded RF 1101 2 1/4 HP Router with plunge and fixed base

2 bases, 2 base plates

Bench Grinder

Dayton 22374-K with wire wheel and 36 grit aluminum oxide wheel

Preview the Library

Trainings

Learn how to use the tools in our library. Contact one of the folks listed below to inquire about a personal or group training. You must be a member of our tool library to check out tools for training.

Interested in adding yourself to our list of trainers? Email us! info@themakingplacemt.com

Holden Roberts

Woodworking Tools

holdenroberts@yahoo.com

(406) 871-2221

What tools do you want ???

Our long-term vision for this resource includes all kinds of equipment. Tell us what YOU would like to see in our library and help direct our collection efforts. Check out our wish list made from survey results.

Survey

Support our tool drive!

Donate tools, equipment and supplies to The Making Place! Do you have old stuff collecting dust in your garage or that closet under the stairs? Email tool_library@themakingplacemt.com to set up a donation.