Who are we?
The West Philly Tool Library loans tools to community members so they can perform simple home maintenance, tend their yards and gardens, build furniture, start projects, and learn new skills in a safe and affordable manner. We aim to be a community resource to provide home owners, tenants, long-time residents, and newcomers with the tools (and the knowledge to work the tools!) they need.When are we open?
We are open every Monday through Thursday from 5:30pm to 8:30pm and Saturdays from 9:00am to 3:00pm.Where are we?
We are located at 1314 South 47th Street, Philadelphia, PA. We are in a warehouse on the east side of South 47th Street about 200 feet south of Woodland Ave.
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Category Archives: Featured Tools
Tool Spotlight: The Fence Stretcher
This is one of those tools that really illustrates the value of the tool library. Until you need to put up a chain link fence, you probably have no idea it exists. You’ll only ever use one once or twice, … Continue reading
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Light duty drain snake fails in 3″ or larger drain pipes
All but the largest drain snakes may be damaged by use on drains larger than 2″. As a rule of thumb, this means you should not use a snake on soil lines (like through a toilet) unless you have verified … Continue reading
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Tagged drain cleaning, drain snake, plumbing, tool care, tool misuse
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