Member Projects
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A Backyard Upgrade: DIY Aluminum Fence Installation Made Easy
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Fences do more than mark a boundary. They define a space, add privacy, and pull a yard together. One of our most active members, Matt, recently installed a sleek black aluminum fence in their backyard, and thanks to the Cville Tool Library, he was able to take on the entire project without purchasing a single…
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A Colorful Puzzle for a Baby Nephew — Made Smoother With a Dremel
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Some projects are extra special because they’re made for someone you love. Jon, one of our members, recently created a vibrant, ammonite-shaped wooden puzzle for their baby nephew. It’s a 24-piece keepsake that’s as delightful as it is unique. But as any woodworker knows, 90% of every project is sanding, and this one was no…
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Five Minutes, One Tool, and a Fully Functioning E-Bike
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Sometimes the only thing standing between a broken gadget and a satisfying fix is one very specific tool. One of our members recently discovered this the hard way while refurbishing a used electric bike. They had most of the soldering equipment they needed—except the one tool that mattered most. To repair a circuit board, they…