Yule Tide Tool Drive

Hello All-

Saturday December 11th from 11:30-12:30 the HandsOn New Orleans Tool Lending Library will be holding its first annual Yule Tide Tool Drive.  There will be lunch served, tool demonstrations, library tours and more.  If you are interested in attending please RSVP with Mike McNamara at mmcnamara@handsonneworleans.org or by phone 504.483.7041 ext 105 by December 3rd.

The purpose of the event is to not only highlight the library, but also to try and get tools donated to the library.  If you would like to make a donation, please take a look at our wish list below.  All donations are tax deductible, and although we have a wish list, we will take just about anything, nothing is too big or too small!

We hope to see you all there

Tool Lending Library Team



Yule Tide Tool Drive Tool Wish List

A couple of helpful hints:

·         -When it comes to battery operated tools Dewalt and Ryobi tools are preferred because we already have a great deal of those brand’s batteries

·         -We can take broken tools, we will do our best to fix them

·         -We have categorized everything into three price groups, please feel free to choose the appropriate price level for you, everything helps us out! We have also tried to order them in terms of priority

Tools Over $250

·         Husqvarna 7021P 21-Inch 160cc Honda GCV Gas-Powered Lawn Mower -$300

·         Lincoln Electric K2688-1 Sp-140t Mig Welder Kit -$780

·         Milwaukee 1676-6 Hole Hawg 7.5 Amp 1/2-Inch Joist and Stud Drill -$500

·         Hitachi NV75AG Round Head 1-3/4-Inch to 3-Inch Coil Framing Nailer -$350

·         Ridgid R4120 Saw, 12-Inch Compound Miter with Laser -$300

Tools $50-$250

·         Milwaukee 5380-21 1/2-Inch 9-AMP Heavy Duty Hammer Drill - $150

·         Porter-Cable PN650 Palm Nailer Kit - $120

·         Bosch 1590EVSK 6.4 Amp Top Handle Jigsaw -$250

·         Ridgid R2740 Sander, 3-Inch x 18-Inch Belt -$110

·         Energy Audit Kit - $100

·         Coleman Cable 02589 12/3 Vinyl Outdoor Extension Cord with Lighted End, 100-Foot -$60

·         Dewalt DC825B 1/4-Inch 18-Volt Cordless Impact Driver - $200

·         Ridgid R2611 Sander, 6-Inch VS Random Orbit Sander -$150

·         Dewalt DC330B 18-Volt Cordless Jig Saw with Keyless Blade Change - $200

·         Jackson M6T22 6 Cubic Steel Tray Contractor Wheelbarrow With Front Braces - $130

·         Fluke PRO3000 Tone and Probe Kit -$70

Tools $5-$50

·         Stanley 51-169 28-Ounce FatMax Xtreme AntiVibe Rip Claw Framing Hammer -$35

·         Stanley 51-167 22-Ounce FatMax Xtreme AntiVibe Rip Claw Framing Hammer -$30

·         Stanley 58-930 Cushion Grip Nail Set, 3-Piece -$10

·         Black & Decker 15557 10-Piece Drill Bit Set -$7

·         DeWalt DW5207 7-Piece Premium Percussion Masonry Drill Bit Set -$25

·         DeWalt DW1956 Pilot Point Twist Drill Bit Assortment, 16-Piece -$35

·         DeWalt DW2162 29 Piece Screwdriving and Nutdriving Set in Plastic Case -$20

·         Chicago Pneumatic CA000046 Protecto-Lube Air Tool Oil- 20 oz -$9

·         Ultimate Guide to House Framing [Book] $20

·         Stanley Complete Guides (ie Drywall, Tiling, Flooring) [Book] $15

·         Any of the Home Depot 1-2-3 guides (i.e. wiring, plumbing, decks etc.) $6

·         7 ¼” saw blades with 5/8” arbors: from 24 tooth to Finish $10 - $20

·         10” saw blades with 5/8” arbors: from 24 tooth to Finish $20 - $50

·         12” saw blades with 1” arbors: 32 tooth to Finish $30 - $50

·         6” 6 hole Sanding Discs: 80-220 grit $18-$22

·         3”x18” Sanding Belts: 50-120 grit  $10-$12

·         Stanley Two Way Adjustable Sawhorses Twin Pack $50

·         DeWalt DW4856 6-Piece Metal/Woodcutti​ng Reciprocating Saw Blade Set -$20

·         Small Gas Engine Repair by Paul Dempsey [Book] -$22

·         Neiko Tools USA 3/8" x 50' Polyurethane Recoil Air Hose -$40

·         Black & Decker Complete Guides (i.e. Plumbing, Carpentry) [Book] -$25

·         Graphic Guide to Frame Construction (For Pros By Pros) by Rob Thallen [Book] -$25

·         Building Construction Illustrated by Francis D.K. Ching [Book] - $35

Feeling Generous?

Hello everyone,

Are you in a giving mood?  Well we just updated our Amazon Wish List and it is chock full of goodies ranging in prices from about $10 to $800.  Find everything here.  We will be updating it regularly.  As you probably already know we are a small non-profit and operate on a very small budget, if you can find it your heart to get us any of the things listed there, it would help us immensely.  Also if you have any tools at home you are not using anymore or tools that might need a small fix to work, feel free to donate them.  And remember, all donations are tax-deductible.

Also, we recently created a staff page where you can learn more about Ford and Patrick our tool lending library coordinators.

Look forward to seeing everyone soon

Tool Lending Library Team

Thank you GNODRP for your wonderful donation!

We would like to extend a big thank you to Jeff, Asa and the great staff at GNODRP for the wonderful donation of tools ya'll presented to us earlier this month!  Dozens of tools were marked for community use like pruning shears, shopvacs, tile cutters, weedwackers, and many more useful goodies.

 For those of you who don't know, GNODRP stands for Greater New Orleans Disaster Relief Partnership.  It is a name that embodies their intrinsic value as a positive force in supporting our region's recovery and future disaster preparedness.  For more information, visit their website at www.gnodrp.org.

Donations like these help us keep our expansive tool inventory stocked and ready to serve community needs.  We are always willing to accept tool donations of new, used, or easily repairable tools.  Just contact us here at tools@handsonneworleans.org for any questions or comments.

Thanks again ya'll, I have plenty more updates to bring to light in the upcoming days so stay tuned!
-Marc

We have updated our wish list!

Thank you so much to everyone who has been offering to donate to the Tool Lending Library. We love seeing our tools being put to good use throughout the city! Sometimes that means excessive wear and tear that needs safe repair or replacement. We wouldn't be able to continue functioning without these regular generous donations.

We now have a Tool Lending Library Wish List for all to see. Tools specified are preferred makes and models but any help is warmly appreciated!

Thanks in advance for you considerations, and have a happy and safe Mardi Gras!