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Posted by Bob on May 5, 2008, 6:44 am
There was an article in Saturday's paper about our local library
considering lending tools as well as books. It mentioned such
things as cement mixers, saws, etc.
At first, I thought it was an interesting idea, but on second
thought I imagined how those tools could, and probably would, be
abused by people who don't know how to use them or care for them, or
just don't care.
For example:
"I didn't know you weren't supposed to cut tile with a skill saw".
"I didn't realize there were nails in that old 2 X 4 - but the saw
cut them pretty good".
"Rain wasn't forecast, so I thought it would be okay to leave the
miter saw outside since I was going to use it in the morning".
"I thought I'd washed the concrete mixer pretty good - guess not".
Etc - etc.
Then there is the liability problem:
"Your Honor, nobody showed me how to use that router well enough,
and that's how I lost a finger, and why I am suing the city".
The article said there are other libraries that loan tools. Is
anyone aware of this practice and how it works in reality?
Just curious - Bob-tx
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Posted by virtuPIC on May 5, 2008, 7:12 am
Sorry, don't know any library lending tools. However, I know hardware
stores where you can rent tools at low rates. Not only for material
you bought there.
Oh, BTW, I am in Germany.
virtuPIC
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http://www.airspace-v.com/ggadgets for tools & toys
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Posted by HeyBub on May 5, 2008, 7:49 am
Bob wrote:
> There was an article in Saturday's paper about our local library
> considering lending tools as well as books. It mentioned such
> things as cement mixers, saws, etc.
>
> At first, I thought it was an interesting idea, but on second
> thought I imagined how those tools could, and probably would, be
> abused by people who don't know how to use them or care for them, or
> just don't care.
>
> For example:
> "I didn't know you weren't supposed to cut tile with a skill saw".
> "I didn't realize there were nails in that old 2 X 4 - but the saw
> cut them pretty good".
> "Rain wasn't forecast, so I thought it would be okay to leave the
> miter saw outside since I was going to use it in the morning".
> "I thought I'd washed the concrete mixer pretty good - guess not".
> Etc - etc.
>
> Then there is the liability problem:
> "Your Honor, nobody showed me how to use that router well enough,
> and that's how I lost a finger, and why I am suing the city".
>
> The article said there are other libraries that loan tools. Is
> anyone aware of this practice and how it works in reality?
>
The Berkeley library has a branch that loans tools. Post-hole diggers,
scaffolding, pressure washers, ladders, hand tools, whatever.
Consequently, there are no tool rental stores in Berkeley.
How about libraries loaning tables and chairs for a reception? Trucks or
trailers for that one-time move? Heck, why not limousines for the prom?
Small airplanes for drilling holes in the sky on a lazy weekend? Deep-sea
fishing boats? Clowns for your three-year-old's birthday party?
I am not in favor of buring books. Most library administrators, however,
should be herded together then somebody strike a flint.
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Posted by David Nebenzahl on May 5, 2008, 1:28 pm
On 5/5/2008 4:49 AM HeyBub spake thus:
> Bob wrote:
>
>> There was an article in Saturday's paper about our local library
>> considering lending tools as well as books. It mentioned such
>> things as cement mixers, saws, etc.
>
> The Berkeley library has a branch that loans tools. Post-hole diggers,
> scaffolding, pressure washers, ladders, hand tools, whatever.
>
> Consequently, there are no tool rental stores in Berkeley.
Not true, actually, as a glance at the yellow pages shows Big 4 and
Hertz Equipment Rental branches in Berkeley.
--
The best argument against democracy is a five-minute
conversation with the average voter.
- Attributed to Winston Churchill
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Posted by HeyBub on May 5, 2008, 5:06 pm
David Nebenzahl wrote:
> On 5/5/2008 4:49 AM HeyBub spake thus:
>
>> Bob wrote:
>>
>>> There was an article in Saturday's paper about our local library
>>> considering lending tools as well as books. It mentioned such
>>> things as cement mixers, saws, etc.
>>
>> The Berkeley library has a branch that loans tools. Post-hole
>> diggers, scaffolding, pressure washers, ladders, hand tools,
>> whatever. Consequently, there are no tool rental stores in Berkeley.
>
> Not true, actually, as a glance at the yellow pages shows Big 4 and
> Hertz Equipment Rental branches in Berkeley.
I stand corrected. Thank you for the information.
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