19th Ward Tool Shed

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19th ward Tool Shed

A community Tool Shed for residents of the 19th ward to borrow, link together and exchange tools, knowledge and work partners to complete jobs in our neighborhoods.

The Breakfast Club:

I used to live in a small town down state where we had a 'Breakfast Club'. On either a Saturday or Sunday morning a group of 4 to 6 guys would meet for breakfast (sometimes at the persons home, wives that cook were great!) and the person who's home was getting worked on that day would buy breakfast. Then we would proceed to insulate, hang drywall, cabinets, countertops, windows, paint, etc. We'd work till 1 or 2pm and usually complete the project in a day. Some guys were just laborers, some were retired plumbers, some did landscaping all day for work, electricians, tile guys... but we came together and got each home done for the cost of breakfast. The next week it was another guys house.

If you are interested in starting/joining a club in the 19th ward, please email me here or at redcedarme@yahoo.com Please put Breakfast Club in the subject line.

Location: 19th Ward, Rochester, NY 14611
Members: 14
Latest Activity: Jun 13, 2012

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Comment by Mark Sweetland on November 5, 2011 at 2:48am: How about a breakfast club meeting at Holleys, at the corner of Brooks and Thurston? They have been very supportive of the neighborhood, and have good food. I think they open at 8 am, but not sure. Maybe we could meet soon, but I am unavailable on weekends as I work then. Anyone else, go ahead and meet. Post suggestions here and thanks!

Comment by Robert Cooke on November 3, 2011 at 10:59pm: I was hoping to interest more than 10 people by now, with the size of our neighborhoods and all. Spread the word and invite people!

I'd like to get together with everyone (a breakfast club meeting?) to figure out the specifics on how we can make this work. No one wants to give away their tools... should we do a membership based group? A not-for-profit? Combine with the south wedge? Ideas?

I think a breakfast or lunch meeting with at least the 10 of us would be a good start. I'm new to the area, can someone suggest a place?

Comment by Mark Sweetland on November 3, 2011 at 1:29am: Tool shed - I have an electric hedge trimmer, 22 inch, that could be borrowed. Also a pole saw/pruner. How can we organize this?

Comment by Robert Cooke on October 26, 2011 at 12:48am: I used to sell cordless power tools on ebay. I got out of it, but I still have a lot of drills, circular saws, sanders, jig saws, sawzalls, batteries and chargers to spare. I'd be willing to donate to a community tool shed (maybe even host one) if it came together. I also have a gas power washer, pavement torch and a lot of electrical equipment. But John, a cement mixer I do not. :) I'd love to get together with several interested people and figure out how we could make this work. I don't mind loaning my tools out to a degree, but with enough interest we may need to have a membership based not for profit just to cover wear and tear similar to the South Wedge. That combined with a Breakfast Club may just work for everyone involved and our neighborhoods as well.

Comment by John Boutet on October 25, 2011 at 11:42pm: This sounds like a nice concept Robert. If you are ever needing a cement mixer I have one available.