Classes

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Group Class Offerings

We are now hosting limited in-person classes at the Tool Library.

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Workshop Safety & Certification

This class is required to use NESTL workshop. After completion, you will be able to rent the space out ($35/hour) with the guidance/support of one of our exceptional shop stewards
Date: Mondays, 6-9 PM
Location: Northeast Seattle Tool Library (10228 Fischer PL. NE, Seattle, WA 98125)
Cost:  $25 for members
Attendance Limit: 2

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).

Date: Saturday 2/12 1-3PM
Location: Northeast Seattle Tool Library (10228 Fischer PL. NE, Seattle, WA 98125)
Cost:  $25 for members
Attendance Limit: 5

Gardening Tool Tune-up

Did you just find last years pruners under the snow? Whether you did or they were hanging where you left them, bring them to this class to clean and sharpen for a new year of gardening. We’ll work on pruners, loppers, hedge clippers, shovels, hoes and axes. We will supply files and sharpening stones but you are welcome to bring the ones you like to use. Some gloves would be good to have as well. 

Date: Wednesday 2/23 6-8 PM
Location: Northeast Seattle Tool Library (10228 Fischer PL. NE, Seattle, WA 98125)
Cost:  $25 for members
Attendance Limit: 8

Home Energy Efficiency Class

Is your home energy-efficient? It’s cold and energy costs money. Learn how to use a blower door (like the one we loan for free) to check for leaks in your house and other useful energy and money saving skills.

Date: Wednesday 2/9 6-9 PM
Location: Northeast Seattle Tool Library (10228 Fischer PL. NE, Seattle, WA 98125)
Cost:  $25 for members
Attendance Limit: 8

Welding 101

Intro to welding for home and garden. We will cover:
-Types of welding processes & pros and cons of each.
-Types of weldable metal and challenges .
-Safety, protection gear, fumes, grinding and cutting metal.
-Preparing mild steel for welding
-Comparing Stick, MIG, TIG processes on mild steel

Date: Sunday 3/6 1-5 PM
Location: Northeast Seattle Tool Library (10228 Fischer PL. NE, Seattle, WA 98125)
Cost:  $40 for members
Attendance Limit: 4

Hand Sewing Basics 201/101

with Amelia Kai-Roberts
Date: TBD
Location: Northeast Seattle Tool Library (10228 Fischer PL. NE, Seattle, WA 98125)
Cost:  $25 for members
Attendance Limit: 5

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Routers Basics

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

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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: 5

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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: 20-30 min. (mid-shift preferred)
There is $10 suggested donation for this class.

Pressure Washer Tips
Held when members check out a washer during open hours @ the Tool Library
There is a $10 suggested donation 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