Download - 2012-11-13: ToolLibrary pitch
50% of average households own a power drill
The average drill is used for 6-20 minutes during its lifetime.
What happens to drills when they aren't being used?
What happens to drills when they aren't being used?
The neglected drills?
Invest in Sharing!
“When you think about it, do you want to own a saw, or do you want a board cut or
carved? Do you want the drill, or the hole the drill can create?”
-gwh, Localtools.com
What is a Tool Library?
Free Membership Tool Libraries
● Are smaller
● Rely on outside funding
● Need tons of volunteers
● Have strong communities
Paid Membership Tool Libraries
● Are more self-sustaining
● More money for tools & staff
● More operating hours
What Will Work in Station North?
How about both?
Potential Membership Model
Sliding Scale Suggested Donation:
$1 - $100 ANNUAL Membership
Are There Other Tool Libraries in Baltimore?
http://baltimore.toolbank.org/
http://www.bethsdiyworkshop.com/
http://www.parksandpeople.org/
How do we stay afloat?
How do we stay afloat?And look awesome doing it?
-Tools Regular library users 0-$100.00 year Contractors $50.00 month
-Tools Regular library users 0-$100.00 year Contractors $50.00 month
-Classes $150-300.00 per 8hr class in 2hr sessions Access to the studio for the duration of the class
-Tools Regular library users 0-$100.00 year Contractors $50.00 month
-Classes $150-300.00 per 8hr class in 2hr sessions Access to the studio for the duration of the class
-Studio Space 1st hour is free $75.00 Month $600.00 Year
-Tools Regular library users 0-$100.00 year Contractors $50.00 month
-Classes $150-300.00 per 8hr class in 2hr sessions Access to the studio for the duration of the class
-Studio Space 1st hour is free $75.00 Month $600.00 Year
-Products from the Tool Library 20% of proceeds from online gallery 20% of proceeds from market events
This Table costs around $600.00-800.00
Take a class to make your own for a fraction of the cost
Take a class to make your own for a fraction of the cost
-Choose the materials
Take a class to make your own for a fraction of the cost
-Choose the materials-Learn a new craft
Take a class to make your own for a fraction of the cost
-Choose the materials-Learn a new craft
-Become more self sufficient
Take a class to make your own for a fraction of the cost
-Choose the materials-Learn a new craft
-Become more self sufficient-Take part in a community of people
learning to work with their hands!
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AND
Tweet pictures of tools you would use or projects you would accomplish with a tool library with the
#sharetools
Thank you! We hope to see you at the
Station North Tool Library
[email protected]/StationNorthToolLibrary
Opening Soon at a Location TBD