Atlanta Community Tool Bank (Tool Rental for Non-Profits, Free Consumable Supplies for Members)

6/2011 from the website (NOTE the "weekly tool handling fee":

avails, inventory list: http://www.toolbank.org/toollist/ATL_Inventory.pdf

Item, Type, # available, weekly tool handling fee
Tool Type Total Inventory Weekly Tool Handling Fee
Extension cord: 50 ft 103 $0.27
Extension ladder: 16 foot 52 $2.37
Extension ladder: 24 foot 35 $5.16
Extension pole: 4ft 395 $0.12
Floor scraper 37 $0.43
Folding chair 47 $0.75
Folding table: 30" x 6 feet 45 $1.65
Generator: 3000W/120V 6 $26.97
Generator: 3500W/240V 8 $36.87
Hack saw 50 $0.30
Hammer drill: corded 7 $4.80
Hammer: 2-4 lb demolition 45 $0.52
Hammer: framing 21 $0.40
Hammer: standard claw 334 $0.22
Hand Cultivator 247 $0.12
Hand sander (sheetrock) 39 $0.19
Hand trowel 691 $0.12
Hand truck 23 $1.47
Hand weeder 131 $0.09
Hard hat 148 $0.21
Hedge shears 163 $0.60
Hex wrench set: English and metric 34 $0.24
Hoe: garden 174 $0.30
Ice chest / cooler 35 $0.99
Jackhammer: electric 1 $38.97
Jig saw 9 $2.07
Kneepads (pair) 161 $0.33
Level: 2ft 80 $0.33
Level: 4ft 77 $0.48
Level: post 19 $0.12
Level: torpedo 45 $0.12
Lopper 259 $0.80
Mallet: rubber 41 $0.15
Mitre saw (and mitre box) 18 $0.40
Mitre saw: compound 9 $4.50
Mixing tub 5 $0.12
Mortar hoe 10 $0.90
Mud tray 65 $0.13
Nail apron (cloth) 196 $0.06
Paint can hook 55 $0.06
Paint can key 308 $0.03
Paint scraper 129 $0.24
Paint tray 401 $0.04
Palm sander: 4in square pad 15 $1.20
Pick mattox / pick axe 115 $0.96
Pipe wrench: large 17 $0.33
Pipe wrench: small 32 $0.24
Pitchfork: long handle 104 $1.05
Pitchfork: short D-handle 138 $0.75
Plastic bucket: 10 qt 93 $0.13
Plastic bucket: 2.5 qt 183 $0.05
Plastic bucket: 5 gal 323 $0.15
Plastic bucket: 5 qt 35 $0.08
Pliers: channel lock 127 $0.39
Pliers: needle nose 72 $0.27
Pliers: regular 173 $0.18
Pliers: vise grip 39 $0.39
Pole saw (tree pruner) 11 $1.20
post driver 3 $0.78
Post hole digger 99 $0.75
Power strip (6 outlets) 301 $0.09
Pruner (hand-held) 179 $0.51
Pruning saw: folding 77 $0.60
Putty knife: 1-2in wide 258 $0.18
Putty knife: 3-4in wide 207 $0.21
Rake: bow / iron 679 $0.30
Rake: leaf 594 $0.30
Reciprocating saw 12 $2.97
Roller cage: 4in 200 $0.05
Roller cage: 9in 1,066 $0.08
Roofing shovel 14 $0.60
Rubber boots 43 $0.49
Safety cone 111 $0.40
Safety goggles 413 $0.18
Safety vest: orange 92 $0.23
Sanding block 68 $0.15
Sawhorse: single 72 $0.45
Screwdriver: flat head 351 $0.12
Screwdriver: phillips head 353 $0.12
Scrub brush 254 $0.12
Sheetrock saw 20 $0.22
Shovel: round head 1,101 $0.30
Shovel: square head 585 $0.30
Shovel: wide mouth 72 $0.69
Sledgehammer 46 $0.69
Socket set 30 $1.02
Spade: drain / trenching 97 $0.75
Spade: round head 60 $0.45
Spade: square head 120 $0.45
Spray nozzle (for hose) 68 $0.15
Square: 12in 15 $0.12
Square: 24in 48 $0.25
Square: adjustable 12in 26 $0.19
Square: speed 40 $0.21
Squeegee: floor 34 $0.59
Squeegee: window 26 $0.44
Staple gun 15 $0.49
Step ladder: 12 ft 2 $9.00
Step ladder: 4 ft 39 $1.20
Step ladder: 6 ft 122 $1.47
Step ladder: 8 ft 60 $2.46
Step ladder: Little Giant 18 $11.99
Stone chisel: narrow 29 $0.16
Stone chisel: wide 8 $0.34
Survey tape: 100ft 56 $0.51
Swing blade / weedcutter 90 $0.51
Tape measure: 25ft 185 $0.27
Tarp 333 $0.25
Telescope pole: 8ft 55 $0.37
Tiller: heavy duty 1 $19.50
Tin snips/aviator snips 87 $0.39
Tool pouch/belt 38 $0.60
Trash can: event 91 $0.60
Trash can: recycle 30 $0.60
Trash grabbers 150 $0.60
Utility knife 131 $0.10
Water cooler: 5 gallon 25 $0.66
Water hose (50 foot) 79 $0.48
Weed Wrench 4 $5.73
Weedeater: electric with spool 10 $4.47
Wet/dry vacuum 18 $2.52
Wheelbarrow: 4 cubic ft 68 $0.90
Wheelbarrow: 6 cubic ft 79 $1.50
Window scraper 44 $0.10
Window scrubber 24 $0.44
Wire brush 240 $0.12
Wire cutters 132 $0.25
Wonder bar: 12 in 34 $0.30
Wood chisel: narrow 54 $0.25
Wood chisel: wide 1+ in 61 $0.30
Work gloves - cloth (pair) 3,403 $0.06
Work gloves: leather/suede 455 $0.09
Work gloves: rubber 500 $0.15
Work light: halogen 500w 51 $0.45
Wrecking bar: 24 inch 30 $0.30

The Atlanta Community ToolBank is pleased to present our new complimentary consumable project supply list. These products are designed to enhance tool usage, while also enabling our member agencies to complete more community improvement projects with maximum cost savings. Please note, supplies are only available to active member agencies at the time of tool check out and can only be picked up in conjunction with a tool order.

Supplies are donated by corporate partners and not all items will be in stock at all times. Updates will be posted via the monthly E-News Blast.

Please contact the ToolBank at 404.880.0054 x12 with any questions.
Happy Volunteering!

Consumable Project Supplies
Dust Masks – One mask per volunteer with dusty projects
Lawn/Leaf Bags – One bag per rake
Contractor Bags – 2 bags per volunteer with brooms, rakes, trash grabbers, 5G buckets, or dust pans
Paint Tray Liners – 1 per paint tray
Paintbrushes – 1 brush per 3 volunteers with 2 ½ Qt bucket, paint trays, or roller cages
Painters Tape - 1 roll per 3 volunteers with 2 ½ Qt bucket, paint trays, or roller cages
Roller Covers (4 “& 9”) – 1 cover per roller cage
Sanding Paper (standard sheet, all grits) – 1 sheet per sanding block or 3 sheets per palm sander
Builder’s/Rosin Paper – 2 rolls per project with roller cages, paint trays, or 2 ½ qt buckets
Latex Caulk (paintable) – 1 tube per caulk gun
Bleach – 1 gallon per 3 volunteers with scrub brushes, buckets, or water hose
Window Cleaner – 1 bottle per squeegee
General Purpose Cleaner – 1 bottle per 3 volunteers with scrub brushes, buckets, or water hose
Sponges or Rags – 1 per volunteer with scrub brushes, buckets, or water hose
Shop Towels/paper towels - 1 roll per 3 volunteers with scrub brushes, buckets, or water hose

OLD NOTES:

Atlanta Community Tool Bank

Greatest need: new and gently used tools that will be provided to groups involved in clean-up efforts.

Where to donate: Call 404.880.0054 ext. 12 or e-mail cj@toolbank.org to discuss donation as ACTB cannot accept some items. ACTB requires appointments prior to drop-off. Visit www.atlanta.toolbank.org

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FROM THE WEBSITE:

TOOLS TO AID FLOOD RECOVERY

Due to the recent climate crisis, your Atlanta Community ToolBank will waive all handling fees for projects directly related to flood recovery efforts.This offer will be active September 25-October 15, 2009. Please note, 48 hours notice on all tool requests and confirmed pick-up and return appointments are still required.

Current Members:
*Submit the standard on-line Tool Request Form
List Your Agency Name-Flood Recovery
Non-ToolBank Members:
*Contact Gina Chaves, Communications & Outreach Director (404.880.0054 x11 or gina@toolbank.org) to renew or set-up your ToolBank membership.

The official press release is listed below and will be running throughout the week on local newscasts and in print media. However, as always we wanted our partners and closest supporters to hear the word straight from us. Please forward this message to any charitable group who may be in need of tools to aid in flood clean-up and repair projects or any media contacts who may have an interest in promoting this special offer. As always, thank you for your patronage.


Sept. 22, 2009 NEWS RELEASE

CONTACT: Gina Chaves
Director, Communications and Outreach
404.880.0054 x11
gina@toolbank.orgTOOLBANK TO AID FLOOD RECOVERY EFFORTS

ATLANTA (Sept. 22, 2009) -The Atlanta Community ToolBank is extending free tool usage to groups participating in flood related clean-up efforts. Nonprofits, neighborhood associations, schools, faith-based organizations and other eligible charitable groups can borrow equipment for up to two weeks. The ToolBank inventory includes over 150 tool types with everything from trash grabbers to large ladders ready for action.

"The Atlanta Community ToolBank is a nonprofit for nonprofits," said Patty Russart, ToolBank's Executive Director. "Our Tool Lending Program enables groups across greater Atlanta to complete more projects, while saving crucial funds for use in their respective core missions. When unexpected emergencies such as this arise, we feel compelled to help meet the urgent needs our charitable sector may not have the funding in place to support. "

The ToolBank operates as an agency membership program, with eligible groups paying a nominal annual fee to access the inventory. Typically, members pay a small handling fee to borrow tools in order to help repair and maintain tools. Due to the anticipated need for clean-up resources, all handling fees will be waived for any project directly related to the recent flood damage. Agencies will need join the ToolBank in order to borrow tools, with the added benefit of year-round inventory access!

"ToolBank membership enables eligible charitable groups to use tools throughout the year and shop our Rescue & Reuse program, which features a variety of new and gently used sundries including small hardware, cleaning products and painting accessories at 90% below retail pricing," Russart explained. "Membership is required for any tool usage in order to ensure accountability and proper tracking. Fortunately, the generosity of our community donors and corporate sponsors enables us to maintain low cost membership range of $10-$100, with annual membership dues based on each organization's individual budget."

In addition to monetary support, the Atlanta Community ToolBank accepts new and gently used tool donations year-round. "Neighbor helping neighbor is the founding principle behind all ToolBank operations," stated Jessica Pohto, ToolBank Board President. "A crisis such as the current flooding throughout Georgia illustrates why ToolBank inventory is so vital and must continue to place safe, appropriate equipment in the hands of working volunteers."

The ToolBank has developed a top ten list of available flood recovery tools which are ready for check-out:
1) Trash grabbers
2) Buckets of all sizes
3) Ladders (4-24 ft)
4) Wheelbarrows (4 and 6)
5) Industrial push brooms
6) Loppers
7) Wide mouth shovels
8) Tarps
9) Bow saws
10) Shop vac

The following items are also tops on the current ToolBank wish list:
1) Safety vests
2) Work gloves
3) Folding pruning Saws
4) Hand weeders
5) Solid rubber, universal wheelbarrow replacement tires

For more information on ToolBank programs and services, contact Gina Chaves, Director of Communications and Outreach at 404.880.0054 x11 or gina@toolbank.org. Please visit www.atlanta.toolbank.org for additional information.