Classes

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Notice: Online sign up for our classes is currently under construction. Please email us at neseattletoollibrary@gmail.com if you are interested in one of these offerings.

Workshop Safety & Certification

This class is required to use NESTL workshop. After completion, you will be able to rent the space out ($25/hour) with the guidance/support of one of our exceptional shop stewards
Date: Mondays, 6-9 PM and Some Sundays 11 AM- 2 PM
Location: Northeast Seattle Tool Library (10228 Fischer PL. NE, Seattle, WA 98125)
Cost:  $25 for members
Attendance Limit: 2

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Hand Sewing Repair Basics

Learn how to make the three most commonly-needed, hand sewn repairs: button replacement, patches, and seam repair. We’ll cover several stitches and when to use them, as well as a bunch of tips for smooth sewing. 

Location: Northeast Seattle Tool Library (10228 Fischer PL. NE, Seattle, WA 98125)
Cost:  $25 for members
Attendance Limit: 8

Make your own stool!- Basic Stool Design Build

This is a four week class where you will learn about the process of designing and building your own stool from scratch. The class is for people who have taken the shop orientation or have some previous experience with power tools, and just need an excuse to come in and make something.  The first meeting will be mostly talking about design and material.  Some ideas and pictures for relatively simple stools that could be built in this class will be provided, but if you have an idea of something you want to make, all the better.  We will talk about materials and where you can get the wood you need, but if you have the wood you want to use, you can bring it to class and start planning how you will be cutting the parts you need the for stool.  The next three classes will be spent on making the design you create or choose into reality.  We will be using the tools in the wood shop, and if needed tools from the library as well.  We will also talk about finishing choices to complete your project.

Location: Northeast Seattle Tool Library (10228 Fischer PL. NE, Seattle, WA 98125)
Cost:  $100 for members
Attendance Limit: 4 

Basic Bike Maintenance

Bring your bike and perform your own tune-up – gear, brake and bearing adjustments along with wheel truing and common noises and their causes and solutions. 2 hours.

Location: Northeast Seattle Tool Library (10228 Fischer PL. NE, Seattle, WA 98125)
Cost:  $25 for members
Attendance Limit: 4 

Gardening Tool Tune-up

Have you recently unearthed a beloved tool that was left to overwinter in your garden? Don’t worry, it’s probably revivable and could be ready for work in no time. Bring a couple of your favorite tools, (clippers, loppers, shovels, hoes etc.) to class and you will learn how to sharpen, oil and repair them so you can enjoy them for seasons to come. Bring tools, gloves and questions to the class.

Location: Northeast Seattle Tool Library (10228 Fischer PL. NE, Seattle, WA 98125)
Cost:  $25 for members
Attendance Limit: 8

A Beginner’s Introduction to Wood Routers

This beginner class will give you the fundamentals for using this versatile and sometimes intimidating tool.

Location: Northeast Seattle Tool Library (10228 Fischer PL. NE, Seattle, WA 98125)
Cost: $25 for members
Attendance Limit: 5

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Intro to Sketchup

Learn the basics of Sketchp – a free, online ‘CAD’ program- to help plan and visualize your next project.  We will sketch a plywood bookshelf, but your skills can be applied to kitchen/bath remodels, room layout, furniture design, and more!  Prevent mistakes by planning your cuts, and making an assembly list.  No previous CAD or drafting experience required at all.   Required – a computer and a mouse (scrolling wheel on mouse strongly recommended).

Location: Northeast Seattle Tool Library
Cost:  $25 for members
Attendance Limit: 5

How to Sew with a Pattern

Have you ever wondered how to follow a sewing pattern? Come learn! This two-hour demonstration will take you through the ins and outs of measuring, fabric selection, and how to understand all those funny markings and directions. You’ll leave with the confidence to begin a project on your own. (Basic machine sewing knowledge is recommended, but not required.)

Location: Northeast Seattle Tool Library (10228 Fischer PL. NE, Seattle, WA 98125)
Cost:  $25 for members
Attendance Limit: 8

Intro to Power Tools

This three part series is an excellent introduction to all the basic power tools needed to accomplish most wood projects. Get hands on instruction and practice with circular saws, jig saws, reciprocating saws, miter saws, table saws, drill presses, planers, jointers, and maybe a even some bonus tools!

Date: TBD
Location: Northeast Seattle Tool Library (10228 Fischer PL. NE, Seattle, WA 98125)
Cost:  $75 for members
Attendance Limit: 7

Home Maintenance 101

with Carl Menconi
Date: TBD
Location: Northeast Seattle Tool Library (10228 Fischer PL. NE, Seattle, WA 98125)
Cost:  $25 for members
Attendance Limit: 7

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We do have two classes that we require participation in, as a condition for check out of these items. There is no formal scheduling needed for these events, but please plan to have time for these helpful offerings prior to coming in.

Chainsaw Safety Class
Held during our open hours when staff are available @ the Tool Library, Duration: 15-20 min. (mid-shift -preferred)
There is $10 suggested fee for this class.

Pressure Washer Tips
Held when members check out a washer during open hours @ the Tool Library
There is a $10 suggested fee for all loans of this item (funds go to upkeep of the machines)

Past Classes: Sharpening Garden Tools, Understanding Electricity, Manual Lawnmower Blade Sharpening. Worm bin building, Make a lamp.

Have an idea for a class you would like to see at the Tool Library? Let us know! Send us an email at neseattletoollibrary@gmail.com