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WBNA Tool Bank for Home and Gardening Tools PDF Print E-mail
Thursday, 12 May 2005 17:31

The West Broadway Neighborhood Association (WBNA) has collected a supply of tools that neighbors can share for a small fee. WBNA members can borrow tools at a low rental fee for home and yard projects.

Only WBNA Members are allowed to rent tools. Become a Member Today!

It's just $5.00 to become a WBNA member and the Tool Bank is only one of the great community services the WBNA has to offer. The Tool Bank has been established to serve the community members of the WBNA. The purpose is to make available a wide assortment of tools at a nominal fee.

Requirements for Tool Use

  • WBNA member in good standing. You may become a member for $5.00.
  • Cash/Check deposit for each item requested.
  • Adhere to tool use specifications. (Must be 18 yrs. old to rent power tools.).
  • There is also a list of rules and waiver forms that you can fill out to rent tools.


The Lending Policy

A signup sheet will be available during normal WBNA hours, listing the tools checked in and available. The minimum lending period is one day and shall not exceed two weeks. If further use is necessary, persons must resubmit for further use. Extensions shall be granted subject to prior waiting list and availability.

Tools are available for a fee of $1.00 - $5.00/day, depending on the item. The borrower is responsible for gas, oil, etc.

A deposit is required for each item (to be refunded when the tool is returned). Borrowers are allowed 6 items per week maximum, unless otherwise arranged.

All persons must sign a Liability Waiver Form.

Responsibility of tool operation must be demonstrated for power tools (i.e.: proper operation and use).

Tools are to be used in the manner for which they were designed for and proper care must be maintained and adhered to. You will be responsible for repair or replacement, if tools are misused and/or damaged.

Tools must be returned in a timely manner. If tool or item is not returned, borrower is liable for the cost of replacement and is subject to Community Police action.


Available Tools

 

Tool # Tool Quantity 
Deposit Fee/Day
1a plastic fan (lawn) rake 1 $2.00 $1.00
2 a-i metal fan (lawn) rake(s) 9 $2.00 $1.00
3 small metal fan rake 1 $2.00 $1.00
4 a-j metal garden rake 10 $2.00 $1.00
5 sm metal garden rake 1 $2.00 $1.00
6 a-j Lg push brooms 10 $5.00 $1.00
7 a-b sm push broom 2 $5.00 $1.00
8 a-f long garden shovels 6 $2.00 $1.00
9 a-c short garden shovels 3 $2.00 $1.00
10 a-g long square shovels 7 $2.00 $1.00
11a aluminum shovel 1 $2.00 $1.00
18a-d plastic snow shovels 4 $2.00 $1.00
19a-b metal snow shovels 2 $2.00 $1.00
13a-b garden hoes 2 $2.00 $1.00
14a-b weeding hoes 2 $2.00 $1.00
12a-b sledge hammers 2 $2.00 $1.00
17a-c electric hedge shears 3 $2.00 $1.00
16a electric weed wacker 1 $2.00 $1.00
33a 5lbs pick mattock 1 $2.00 $1.00
34a post hole digger 1 $10.00 $2.00
35a weed puller (unknown) 1 $2.00 $1.00
36a grader (unknown) 1 $2.00 $2.00
15a lawn edger 1 $2.00 $2.00
20a-c Scrub brush brooms 3 $2.00 $2.00
21 a 14' tree pruner 1 $2.00 $2.00
22 a bulb planter 1 $2.00 $2.00
23 a seeder 1 $10.00 $2.00
37a 4in1 vaccum-shredder-chipper-blower 1 $75.00 $5.00
58a 8hp  Roto Tiller 1 $75.00 $5.00
24 a 5hp RotoTiller 1 $75.00 $5.00
25 a animal trap 1 $25.00 $3.00
26 a level 1 $2.00 $1.00
27 a-b ladders (folding) 2 $25.00 $3.00
28 a stabilizer 1 $2.00 $1.00
29 a lg. crow bar 1 $2.00 $2.00
38a sm. crow bar 1 $2.00 $2.00
30 a gas can 1 $1.00 $1.00
39a-c graffiti kits 3 $1.00 $1.00
31 a hand truck 1 $10.00 $2.00
40a 20" short cut saw 1 $15.00 $2.00
41a-b electric drill 2 $15.00 $2.00
42a cordless drill w/battery 1 $15.00 $2.00
43a-b circular saw 2 $15.00 $2.00
44a 3/21' sander 1 $50.00 $2.00
45a hack saw 1 $2.00 $1.00
46a 6' step ladder 1 $15.00 $2.00
47a 40' ladder 1 $75.00 $5.00
48a-h Tables 8 $5/per  2 $1.00
49a-al Chairs 38 $5/per10 $1.00
50a Mega Phone 1 $2.00 $2.00
52a Wheel barrel 1 $2.00 $2.00
56a 25ft Electrical Cord 3 prong 1 $2.00 $1.00
57a 100ft  Electrical Cord 3 prong 1 $2.00 $1.00
51a Yard cart 1 $5.00 $2.00
54a-b Quick grip clamps 2 $1.00 $0.50
32 a-b Garden watering barrel 2 $5.00 $2.00
53a Lawn mower (Electric charged) 1 $75.00 $5.00
59a Gazebo(tent) 1 $5.00 $2.00
55a Popcorn Machine 1 $10.00 $2.00
Last Updated on Tuesday, 19 April 2011 08:49
 
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The WBNA organizes neighbors and businesses on the West Side of Providence to preserve and promote our diverse, historic, urban community as a safe, vibrant, and sustainable place to live, work, and play.

Upcoming Events

Tue Feb 28 @ 6:30PM - 07:30PM
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Thu Mar 01 @ 2:00PM - 05:00PM
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WBNA Business Hours
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Closed Friday, Saturday, Sunday
(P): 401.831.9344
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E-mail: wbna@wbna.org