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 Christopher Ives on June 13, 2012 at 6:13pm: Perfect, Thanks.

Comment by Mark Sweetland on June 13, 2012 at 5:38pm: Christopher, go to www.lowes.com and search "siding shingles."

Comment by Christopher Ives on June 13, 2012 at 3:07pm: I need to repair some of the wood shingles on the front of my house on Westfield St. It's mostly where water has splashed up from the porch roof and really taken a toll on the wood shingles. Where can I buy some new shingles?

Comment by Mark Sweetland on April 7, 2012 at 2:54am: What ever happened with this? The time is now when people need tools, or coming up soon.

Comment by Mark Sweetland on December 6, 2011 at 12:13am: I could meet on Dec. 15 or 16. Let's see what others availability may be --- any time during those days.

Mark

Comment by Robert Cooke on December 5, 2011 at 11:38pm: Sorry for my absence. Yes, I would agree a meeting to discuss the details would be a good first step. I can meet Tuesday evening, at any time on Wednesday or Thursday morning. Anyone else?

Comment by Mark Sweetland on December 5, 2011 at 11:33pm: What is the next step on this? Maybe a meeting?

Comment by DK Miller on November 22, 2011 at 12:49pm: We had a group like this once back in the 80's. Peter Evans led it, and our first task was to build a tool cage in the basement of the old office at 541 Thurston for the tool library. When we moved to a smaller office, the tools were stored at Hunt's, and eventually they were all lost, or broken. With no new funding to replace them, the library was shut down. I do not recall liability being an issue.

I would be willing to work on this also, let me know when the meeting will be. Ideally a membership fee for the tool library, or access as a benefit for paid membership in the Association would be ideal.

Comment by Mark Sweetland on November 13, 2011 at 11:35pm: DeWain, if people borrowing tools sign a liability release form when borrowing tools, I think that solves that problem. As far as office staffing goes, if you publish that people must pick up tools on X day to borrow, and return on X day, should work. It may also be possible that heavy tools could be stored at Crowley's, if they agree. Most tools would not be a problem at the office, I think.

This is a very positive and attractive thing to pursue, would be a great value to the neighborhood.

Comment by DeWain Feller on November 13, 2011 at 9:39pm: Robert,

The 19th Ward Community Association was considering re-starting a tool library for members. Is there a way to incorporate or morph what you were thinking of into a 19th WCA tool library. The 19th WCA could try to apply for grants for tools (and the deadline for our best opportunity is looming on Friday, November 18th).

We could house the tools at our office. There is plenty of room on the 2nd floor to store the tools, but it would be a pain to lug heavy tools down stairs. The other draw back is that our office is only staffed 20 hours a week during the day.

The 19th WCA used to have a tool library, but it was discontinued apparently due to liability concerns. However (as you pointed out), the SWPC has an active tool library, so they must have found a way around liability issues.

We have been trying to come up with things that would add value to paid 19th WCA membership, and the tool library would be of value to a lot of people.

Any thoughts?