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The Walsall Tool Shack tool hire service is a convenient and cost-effective solution for local residents to access a wide range of tools for DIY projects, home improvement & for hobby and leisure.
The Walsall Tool Shack tool hire service is a convenient and cost-effective solution for local residents and community groups to access a wide range of tools for DIY projects, home and premises improvement, gardening, and for helping with hobbies and interests. The service provides a variety of tools, competitive pricing, easy collection, maintenance and servicing, training and support, and flexible rental periods. The benefits to the community include cost savings, access to a wide range of tools, reduced waste, convenience, expertise & training, helping residents to become more active and community building. Overall, the tool hire service provides a valuable resource for the community to complete projects safely and successfully.
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Why it's a great idea:
There are a number of benefits including: 1. Cost savings: renting tools is more cost-effective than purchasing them outright 2. Access to a wide range of tools including specialised and expensive equipment 3. Reduced waste: renting tools can help reduce waste by reducing the need for residents to purchase and store tools thus reducing the trend to a throwaway culture 4. Maintenance and servicing: the tools will be regularly maintained ensuring they are in good condition and safe to use 5. Expertise and training: the service will provide training and support to customers on how to use the tools they rent safely and effectively 6. Community Building: the tool hire service can bring together members of the community who share common interests in DIY projects, home improvement, and other activities. This can help build relationships and a sense of community 7. Upskilling the local community so that they are more active and more independent 8. Giving people a greater sense of achievement
Steps to get it done:
Walsall Tool Shack is the first phase in the Urban Hax strategy to address the sustainability agenda. Under the title of "Fix, Share, and Reuse: The Walsall Sustainable Solutions Hub" future activities will see the development of a Repair Cafe and a Community Scrapstore to help and support local residents adopt a healthier, more active and sustainable lifestyle.
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Imagine. Create. Fund. Proud to be Walsall.
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VolunteerUrban Hax CIC is a community makerspace and creative incubator based just north of Walsall town centre. It is home to a wide variety of creative enterprises but also houses a makerspace where local residents can access and make use of the tools and facilities to design, make, repair and recycle/upcycle things using our workshop facilities and our extensive range of tools, equipment and machinery. We also undertake creative projects including those which help raise the profile of the town, help to promote environmental best practice or which involve local artists and other creatives.
We've been in existence for over six years and employ local people to improve their skills and run a wide variety of creative courses for people especially those who are unemployed or disadvantaged.
Our plans going forward include setting up the Walsall Tool Shack, a repair cafe where local residents can bring along items to be fixed and a scrapstore for the efficient recycling of a wide range of materials.
Project Owner: Urban Hax CIC The Project Owner takes legal responsibility for receiving and spending the funds raised and ensuring the project is delivered.
