ToolBox--Tool Lending Library ...

The Tool Box, UNA's tool lending library, enables neighborhood residents to fix up their home using tools acquired by the Urban Neighborhoods Alliance through grants & donations.  There are small fees for joining the tool lending library but once the resident becomes a member, the only fee associated with the program is a refundable deposit on larger items and late and/or damage fees.
                                           Yearly Memberhsip Fees
                             $25 Residents Outside of UNA Footprint
                               $15 Residents Inside of UNA Footprint
                  $5 Discount For Neighborhood Association Members
 
The News-Leader recently had an article on the ToolBox.  Click on the logo below for a copy of the article.
                                           
Click on the link below for a flyer of the program.

                        LIBRARY NEWEST ADDITION

                                                                   
                                                    Electric Tiller

As of October 1, 2009, the following tools are available for residents to check out:
                                           
             Power Washer             Pole Saw                Hedge Trimmer

                                   

           Electric Loppers          Circular Saw             Air Compressor

                                Jigsaw                 NEUTON Mower       Reciprocating Saw

      
                                      
                 Miter Saw                  Wet/Dry Vac            Paint Spray Gun

                                      
             Wood Chipper            Trimmer/Edger             Table Saw

                                         
                  Drill Kit                           Tile Cutter             Halogen Light

                   
              Basic Spreader

Thanks to a very generous donation from the Woodland Heights Neighborhood Association, the tool lending library hass expanded to include the following tools and accessories:

There are just a few of the tools able to be purchased from their donation.   Others will be posted here when they are received.

                                                   
                                  JUST ARRIVED IN THE TOOLBOX!
                                Neuton 5.2 Battery-Powered Mower
This model is perfect for lawns up to ¼ acre on a single charge. If you need more time, just drop in an optional spare battery.  According to a study conducted by the Noise Pollution Clearinghouse, the Neuton is the quietest rotary mower available.
At only 48 pounds with the battery, the Neuton CE 5.2 Mower is very easy to push. And because there is no gas or oil to spill or dangerous fumes to avoid, the Neuton is a snap to transport and store.

Neuton mowers have attachments and accessories like no other mowers. The optional Trimmer/Edger attachment eliminates the need for a second piece of equipment and gives your yard and walkways a beautiful, clean finish (currently not available in model that is part of the ToolBox).  The Neuton CE 5.2 Mower comes with everything you need to start mowing: a rear grass collection bag, a side discharge chute, a mulching plug, a 240 watt-hour battery, a battery charger and a safety key.
Click on the logo below to learn more about the Neuton company.
                                                  

Click on the link below to access the operating policies & procedures document that tells more about the tool lending library.
                        ToolBox Operating Policies & Procedures

Click on the link below for a copy of the ToolBox application.
                        ToolBox Tool Lending Library Application

Click on the link below for a copy of the ToolBox Lending Agreement.
                                   ToolBox Lending Agreement

For more information on the ToolBox program, call the Urban Neighborhoods Alliance at 417-865-4774.