It’s not a new idea, but it’s a good one. Here are tips on setting one up. Another idea is to allow people with the equipment to lend their stuff for the use of other stuff they need.
DeDeelkelder Library of Things in Utrect, Netherlands. Credit: Sanne van VlietImagine going into a neighborhood shop to borrow tools, kitchen appliances,
Tool libraries offer no- or low-cost access to home and garden tools and more, reducing cost-related barriers to home improvements and encouraging community sharing.
Our library has one of these walls, its a good idea. They also mention on a leaflet that you can receive up to 2,500 pounds in a grant for doing helpful things for the community, I have linked to some information about it here https://www.communityarchives.org.uk/content/news/2008/local-heroes
They exist in Seattle and a few other places, but they should be commonplace in my opinion. Here’s a list…
It’s not a new idea, but it’s a good one. Here are tips on setting one up. Another idea is to allow people with the equipment to lend their stuff for the use of other stuff they need.
like! and tool libraries for anybody. Linking to likeminded idea at https://sustainableconsumption.usdn.org/initiatives-list/tool-lending-libraries
There is actually a spine down the middle of the pic you posted, so they don’t fall down.
I like this idea of just stacking them without the shelf. Looks great but takes room.
Our library has one of these walls, its a good idea. They also mention on a leaflet that you can receive up to 2,500 pounds in a grant for doing helpful things for the community, I have linked to some information about it here https://www.communityarchives.org.uk/content/news/2008/local-heroes
Agree this is a good idea, i mean look how dry the national awards are, these local people should be celebrated in their own towns.