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0 pointsruined10mo ago0 comments

you might consider contributing to your local tool library or hackerspace

0 pointsruined10mo ago0 comments

you might consider contributing to your local tool library or hackerspace

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njovin10mo ago· 2 in thread

We both know that approximately 24 hours after donating something he will BADLY need it for an unexpected repair.

loloquwowndueo10mo ago

Then he can borrow it from the library he donated it to :)

jimnotgym10mo ago

I'm always worried that some less skilled user will have broken or not maintained it. I don't know how maker spaces get around this

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thiht10mo ago· 1 in thread

Is a local tool library or hackerspace something common? I’ve never heard of that but that sounds cool

ruinedOP10mo ago

tool libraries exist in most cities and a lot of rural areas. many hackerspaces also function as a tool library even if they don’t use the term.

Aurornis10mo ago

This is easier than many assume: If you can find the Discord or even an e-mail for your local makerspace and send them a photo, they might urgently send someone to pick it up from you if it's useful to them.

ctippett10mo ago

Great suggestion.

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