Tool Lending Center
The San Francisco Tool Lending Center lends hand tools and provides educational workshops to San Francisco residents.
The San Francisco Tool Lending Center is currently transitioning to a new location and is not open to the public. We anticipate this transition to take several months. Sorry for any inconvenience and we thank you for your continued support. Please check this website for any updates.
The Tool Lending Center is currently closed to the public.
Please check back for further updates!
Services
- Lends hand tools to residents and property owners of San Francisco
- Offers a limited selection of power tools
- Tool information materials
- Reference collection of books, manuals, magazines and instructional videos
- Referrals to other community organizations
- Video viewing workstation
- Public bulletin board with information about upcoming workshops, classes and do-it-yourself tips
Tool Reference Library
The Tool Lending Center has a reference library that includes books, periodicals, and videotapes on do-it-yourself projects, including remodeling and home repair, wood crafting, wiring, tool use, gardening, furniture making, ceramic tile work and more.
Types of Tools
The Tool Lending Center maintains an extensive collection of hand tools, as well as a small selection of power tools. This tool inventory tools covers the areas of carpentry, concrete, electrical, floor & wall, gardening, mechanical, and plumbing. See the complete tool list.
Educational Workshops
Various educational workshops, ranging from home repair to sustainable building, are also frequently offered.
Download the Tool Lending Center workshop application form (PDF).