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About the Shandon Tool Library

One of 20 California libraries to be awarded the California State Library’s California Sustainable Libraries Grant, Shandon Library now hosts a collection of handy tools for the rural, agriculture-based community of Shandon.

This battery-powered collection includes everything from air compressors to Miter Saws. Find more information on the collection of tools available in the sections below!

 

Available Tools

Below is a list of the tools available at the Shandon Tool Library. You can also search the tools available on our library catalog here using the key phrase "Shandon Tool Library" followed by the name of the tool you are searching for.

Note: The images and descriptions provided below are for illustrative purposes only; the actual make/model of the tools may vary. 

 

Cordless Power Tools

Reserve on Catalog

Air Compressor

Description:
 
2.5 Gallon, cordless air compressor. Set includes battery, battery charger and a safety kit.

battery

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Battery

Description:

Individual, 20 volt rechargable battery. For use with coordless tools.

battery

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Drill, Compact Power Drill

Description:

Cordless power drill. Set includes driver bits, a battery, battery charger, and safety gear.

impact drill kit

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Drill, Compact & Impact Set

Description:

Cordless power drill and impact driver set. Set includes driver and impact bits, a battery for each tool, a battery charger, and safety gear.

nailer

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Nailer, Angled Finish

Description:

Cordless, 16 gauge angled finish nailer. Set includes battery, battery charger, and safety gear.

router

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Router

Description:

Cordless, compact woodworking router with a versatile 1/4" collet and multiple bits. Set includes a set of woodworking bits, a battery, battery charger, and safety gear.

orbital sander

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Sander, Random Orbital

Description:

Cordless, 5" random oribital sander. Set includes a battery, battery charger, and safety gear.

sheet sander

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Sander, Sheet

Description:

Cordless, 1/4" sheet sander. Set includes a battery, battery charger, and safety gear.

jigsaw

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Saw, Jig Saw

Description:

Cordless jig saw with 4-position orbital action. Set includes a battery, battery charger, and safety gear.

reciprocating saw

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Saw, Reciprocating

Description:

Cordless reciprocating saw. Set includes a 10 piece saw blade set, a battery, battery charger, and safety gear.

miter saw

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Saw, Sliding Miter

Description:

Cordless 7.25" diameter sliding miter saw.

Must be checked out with a safety gear kit. See the tool section labled, "Toolbox" or follow the "Reserve on Catalog" link for more info.

tripod light deployed

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Tripod Light

Description:

Cordless 3,000 lumen LED light. Comes with a tripod base with telescoping extension that can raise up to 7'. 

Must be checked out with a safety gear kit. See the tool section labled, "Toolbox" or follow the "Reserve on Catalog" link for more info.

wet dry vac2

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Wet/Dry Vac

Description:

Cordless 1/2 gallon wet/dry vacuum. Set includes a battery, battery charger, and safety gear.

 

Manual Tools

dolly

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Dolly

Description:
 
18x30" wooden dolly. Capacity of up to 850 lbs.

battery

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Hand Truck

Description:

Manual hand truck mover with an 800 lb. capacity. 

battery

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Ladder, 8' fiberglass 

Description:

8' Fiberglass step ladder. Capacity of up to 300 lb.

impact drill kit

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Ladder, 20' Aluminum

Description:

20' Aluminum extension ladder. Capacity of up to 250 lb.

nailer

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Level, 24", 48", 72"

Description:

24", 48", and 72" box beam levels are available.

router

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Level, 40' Laser

Description:

Self-leveling green-laser level with sectional cross-line. Kit includes a carry case and mount.

orbital sander

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Sawhorse

Description:

Compact, folding sawhorse. Capacity of up to 2000 lb.

sheet sander

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Saw, Manual Hand Saw

Description:

15" steel hand saw.

jigsaw

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Sledgehammer

Description:

Sledgehammer with a 10 lb. steel head. 

reciprocating saw

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Tamper

Description:

8" x 8" steel tamper.

miter saw

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Workbench

Description:

Folding workbench. Measures 23" x 33". Capacity of up to 1000 lb.

 

Outdoor Cordless Power Tools

dolly

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Blower

Description:
 
Coordless blower. Up to 450 CFM airflow.
 
Must be checked out with a safety gear kit. See the tool section labled, "Toolbox" or follow the "Reserve on Catalog" link for more info.

battery

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Pole Saw

Description:

Coordless pole saw with up to 15' of reach with included handle. Set includes blade, handle, and extender.

Must be checked out with a safety gear kit. See the tool section labled, "Toolbox" or follow the "Reserve on Catalog" link for more info.

battery

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Trimmer, Hedge

Description:

Hedge trimmer with 22" blade.

Must be checked out with a safety gear kit. See the tool section labled, "Toolbox" or follow the "Reserve on Catalog" link for more info.

impact drill kit

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Trimmer, String

Description:

Cordless,14" string trimmer.

Must be checked out with a safety gear kit. See the tool section labled, "Toolbox" or follow the "Reserve on Catalog" link for more info.

 

Outdoor Manual Tools

push broom

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Broom

Description:
 
Push broom with 24" head.

battery

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Garden Hoe

Description:

Gardening hoe with a 6" blade head.

battery

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Hand Cultivator

Description:

Hand cultivator, 3 tine with wooden handle.

impact drill kit

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Hand transplanter

Description:

Hand transplanter shovel, 12".

nailer

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Hand Trowels

Description:

Hand trowel shovel, 12".

router

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Hand Weeder

Description:

Steel blade hand weeder, 12".

sheet sander

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Posthole Digger

Description:

57" steel posthold digger with measurement markings on handles.

jigsaw

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Rake

Description:

Rake with 16 tine steel head.

reciprocating saw

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Shears, Hedge

Description:

hedge shears with 9" steel blades.

miter saw

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Shears, Pruning

Description:

Pruning shears with 4 1/2 steel blades.

tripod light deployed

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Shovel, Round Point

Description:

58" round point shovel.

wet dry vac2

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Shovel, Square Point

Description:

58" square point shovel.

wet dry vac2

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Wheelbarrow

Description:

6 cubic feet steel wheelbarrow with 16" solid tire.

 

Tool Box Items

drillbits

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Drill Bit Set

Description:
 
14 piece drill bit set.

battery

Reserve on Catalog

Extension Cord

Description:

50' orange extension cord.

battery

Reserve on Catalog

Hammer

Description:

Claw hammer with wood handle.

impact drill kit

Reserve on Catalog

Saw Blade Set

Description:

10-piece reciprocating bi-metal saw blade set, ranging from 6-18 TPI.

impact drill kit

Safety Gear Kit

Description:

Safety kit to be checked out at the Tool Library with specific tools as required. Includes a 20v battery, battery charger, safety googles, and protective ear muffs.

nailer

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Tape Measure

Description:

25' tape measure.

router

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Toolbox

Description:

Large toolbox containing various tools including, flat head and phillips screwdrivers, pliers (tongue and groove, needle, slip joint, linesmen), wire cutters, measuring tape, adjustable wrenches, and a claw hammer.

 

 

Rules and Regulations

There are several forms you will need to read and fill out before checking out tools from the Shandon Library. These forms are available below or on our main policies page. These forms can be downloaded and printed so you can fill them out in advance, or you can request copies of these forms at the Shandon Library.

 

Tool Library Workshops

Please see the listings below to see when Tool Library training may be offered:

 

 

 

 

 

For more information about Sustainable California Libraries projects and grant awards, visit www.library.ca.gov/services/to-libraries/sustainable/.

This project is supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.

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Branch Manager: Joey Ley

Information: 805-237-3009

Email

 

Hours:

Tuesday 11AM - 6PM

Wednesday 11AM - 6PM

Thursday 10AM - 5PM

Friday Closed

Saturday 10AM - 5 PM

Closed for lunch 12:30PM - 1PM

 

 

Contact Information

195 N 2nd St

PO Box 196

Shandon CA

93461

 

 

Circulation: 805-237-3009

Fax: 805-237-3022

 

 

County Supervisor District 1

John Peschong