How much is membership?
Membership to the Collective Shed is $60 for members. You'll need a credit card to sign up for membership. Go to our sign up page to grab yours now. https://collectiveshed.myturn.com/library/createUser/
What if someone chops their arm off?
Using tools brings some risks - we've had the legal advice and have insurance for coverage. When you borrow a tool, we'll ask you if you are capable of using it safely, and you'll sign a waiver. Once you've done that, your safety is your responsibility.
What happens if I break a tool?
Depends on the context here - if you've obviously behaved like a numpty and used it innaproriately, you'll have to pay for it. If it just gives up the ghost, we'll use our warranties to sort it out. We'll be asking for a gold coin donation if the tool uses consumables (like saw blades or drill bits) when they go blunt or break.
How will I book a tool?
We' use an online platform for tool booking. Its called My Turn and its designed specifically for Libraries like ours. *if you don't have the internet (how are you reading this tho?), you can borrow at the door during opening hours. Once you've booked it you can pick it up during opening hours.
When will you be open?
We are open Saturday and Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings
Can I donate a tool or something else?
We often say no, however, if you've got something that you think could be great for our Library, let us know about it . Our philosophy is better than buying and we don't have heaps of space, so if its a) a joy to use and b) you'd happily gift it to a good friend and c) it's something others might like to borrow, then it could be a great addition. Take a photo of it and send it through to collectiveshed@vicparkcollective.com and we can follow up from there. But please don't be offended if we can't take it. Go to our donations page for more info.
What happens if I return it late?
If a tool isnt booked, you can rebook it out. If someone has it booked and you return it late, that would really suck.. We'll give you a call to work out what's happening and see if we can help get the tool returned.
Do you need any volunteers?
Right now, we have a solid crew, but please reach out if you think you have something to offer.
Can you teach me how to use a specific tool?
See our answer about 'what if i chop my arm off' - unfortunately we can't give this kind of advice, but on the website the manuals are all attached. Also youtube is your friend, and often the manufacturer has a video that they've created. (we can not vouch for youtubers!). In the future we'd love to set up some workshops, but thats a long term plan.