July Newsletter

Summer is here! We hope you enjoyed the solstice! Supplement your skills with classes at WSTL! Tackle that project you've been putting off until the weather gets better!


Hello all! July is a little shorter month, so we have a few new options for classes and as always, please join us for our Wednesday Fix-It Night. We are bringing back Basic Crochet at the end of the month!

Interested in Volunteering?


At the West Seattle Tool Library, the two things that have been keeping us going on this adventure since 2010 have been our members and our volunteers. Our community. Our neighbors. If you have ever thought about getting involved and don't know where to start, there's no better time than the present! If you ever have any questions about what that entails, or how you can put your talents and skills to use, please feel free to drop by and chat!

Library will be closed for the July 4th Holiday


We'll be open again on Sunday, July 5th! Stay safe, keep all your fingers and toes!

July Classes

Beginner Crochet Class

We had a lot of interest in our first class, so we're bringing it back!


In this class, This beginner-friendly class introduces the fundamentals of crochet through a simple, guided project. Participants will learn core techniques and complete a small bookmark using basic stitches. The class is designed to be approachable, hands-on, and confidence-building. All materials are provided.

Milling 101

While much of woodworking revolves around angles and corners, often you'll need to get some rougher lumber into a square and even piece that you can then make your project out of.


In this class, you will learn how to safely and effectively operate a planer and jointer, preparing a rough piece of wood to square and straight.


This is an intermediate level class. Materials will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own rough pieces.

A man takes a measurement on a table saw.

Table Saw Techniques 101


The table saw is the heart of a woodshop, used for everything from trimming 2x4s to finish joinery. This is proving to be our most popular class, so snag your spot now before they fill up!


In this class, you will learn how to safely and accurately perform basic table saw operations. We'll cover the parts and controls of the saw, rip cutting, and crosscutting. This is a beginner-level class: no prior experience necessary. All materials are provided.

Interested in teaching a class?


If you've got experience you'd like to share with the community, drop us a line! We're always looking to expand our class offerings, so if you'd like to teach a class, host an event, or otherwise collaborate with us, don't hesitate to reach out. You can get in touch with us via email at info@wstools.org, or through the volunteer form on our website. We look forward to hearing from you!

Cheers,


Sean Isom

WSTL Operations Manager

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