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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

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.

  • Members can check-out tools online. Make a list of the tools you want to request and submit our checkout form.

  • 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.

Impact Driver

Impact Driver

Makita LXDT04 18V Impact Driver

2x 18v batteries
Battery charger

Jig Saw

Jig Saw

Chicago Electric corded orbital jig saw
max 2 1/4" wood

Jig Saw

Jig Saw

Skill variable speed corded reciprocating jig saw
Max 2" soft wood
max 1 1/4" hard wood & plastic
3/8" aluminium
3/16" mild steel & soft metal
3/32" steel

Jig Saw

Jig Saw

Bosch 0-601578-134 Fixed Angle Jig Saw

Kit: Kids Crafting

Kit: Kids Crafting

For general crafting with kids

Assorted crafting materials
Glues
Scissors

Kit: Kids Drawing

Kit: Kids Drawing

For drawing with kids

Assorted Drawing Materials
Scissors
Paper

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

Holden Roberts

Woodworking Tools

(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.

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.

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