Hand Tools
Hand Tools
These hand tools can be used for a variety of DIY projects. Whether you are just interested in learning how to use a particular piece of equipment or kit, or have a specific project in mind, we can help you. Or hand tools include but are not limited to tools such as foil quills, wood burning irons, soldering irons and leather working supplies. Some equipment may require training completion so please check out our guidelines to see what is required of each piece of equipment. Some equipment may require patrons to bring in their own supplies.
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Leather Working Yellow Training Required to use
- Want to start learning to work with leather, but not sure where to start? Come test out our leather working kit and learn how to stamp, sew and cut leather safely. Follow the included kit guide for more information on how to safely use each tool. What kit includes: ""Get Started in Leather Crafting"" book, Colored Wax Thread, Leather, Nail Files , Leather Stamp Kits, Yarn Scissors, Wool Dauber, AWL , Seam Rippers, Copper Thimble, Prong Punch, Leather Swivel Knife, Cutting Mat, Leather Cutting Knife, Beeswax, Safety Beveler, Stitching Groover, Needles, Scratch Wire Wheel, Finger Cot, Adjustable Groover.
- Patrons must bring in their own leather and leather projects to use our tools. There are a few scraps available for practice.
- Free to use the kit.
Wood Chisel Set Yellow Training Required to use
- Want to get started learning to chisel wood? Take a stab at it using our array of chisels. What kit includes: 1/4"" Chisel 1-1/2"" , Honing guide , 1-1/2"" Chisel, 1/2” Chisel , Harpening stone (120/200 grit), 1-1/4"" Chisel, ¾” Chisel 1"" Chisel
- Patrons must bring in their own wood to be used with the tools.
- Free to use the kit.
Embossing Kit Yellow Training Required to use
- Add a unique and striking design to any art project by adding a colorful embossing powder design. Each design uses heat to melt the design to the paper, leather, or vinyl.
- Patrons must bring in their own paper or projects to emboss.
- Free to use the kit.
Wood Burning Kit Yellow Training Required to use
- Ready to start wood burning, embossing leather or soldering? Learn the basics with this easy to use kit.
- Patrons must bring in their own wood or other materials to burn or emboss.
- Free to use the kit.
GOXAWEE Hand Rotary Tool Yellow Training Required to use
- This mini hand tool is great for cutting, sanding, grinding, and carving wood (among other materials). Patrons must complete training in order to use this tool.
- Patrons must bring in their own projects to use the rotary tool on.
- Free to use the kit.
Die Cut Machine Green No Training Required
- This machine uses dies to cut out differnet shapes, letters and numbers out of paper or fabric. This simple machine makes cutting easy and fun!
- Patrons must bring in their own paper or fabric to cut out.
- Free to use this machine.
Foil Quill Yellow Training Required to use
- A Foil Quill is a heat activated pen that works in combination with heat activated foil to create striking, original designs. Patrons can use it in collaboration with our Cricut Explore Air 2 or Silhouette Cameo 3 machines or they can create original designs using our free style pen. The foil can be adhered to paper, leather, vinyl and wood etc.
- Patrons may bring in their own foil and use the quills at no additional charge
- $1.00 per 1 12x12 sheet/144 square inches
- $0.25 per 4x6 sheet of foil/24 square inches
- Additional sheets/colors will incur additional charges.
Soldering Iron Yellow Training Required to use
- A soldering iron is a hand tool used to heat solder and join two metal pieces. Using an electrical supply to power the machine at temperatures high above the melting point, the soldering iron uses the flow of solder between the two workpieces to bond them together. Patrons must complete training before using the soldering irons.
- Patrons may bring in their own solder or use ours at no additional cost.
- Free to use the machine.