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0 pointsruined7mo ago0 comments

you might consider contributing to your local tool library or hackerspace

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

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

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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Aurornis7mo 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.

thiht7mo ago

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

ruinedOP7mo 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.

ctippett7mo ago

Great suggestion.

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