Newtown Tool Library

The Tool Library got an upgrade! 💻💡🛠️

Thank you so much Te Aro Zero Waste and Dev Academy Aotearoa for our new monitors and computers!

Our set-up has never looked better 🤩

✂️ Slice through fibre cement like a pro ✂️

Got a DIY job that needs cutting through fibre cement sheets up to 10mm thick? Say kia ora to our manual fibre cement board cutter, it’s all muscle, no mess! Just line it up, press down and boom, you’re a DIY legend.

💡 Heads up: If you're working with old fibre cement (like pre-90s Hardies), there’s a chance it may contain asbestos. If in doubt, don’t muck about — get it tested or leave it to the pros.

🛠️ Borrow it from the Newtown Tool Library — it’s waiting here with the rest of our handy gear for your next reno, fix-up, or crafty mission.

♦️ Gravity: still the best measuring tool around! ♦️

Need to check if something’s truly upright, like a post or wall? A plumb bob keeps it honest.

It might just be a weight on a string, but it’s been doing the job for centuries.
✅ No batteries
✅ No buttons
✅ Just gravity doing its thing

Borrow it from the Newtown Tool Library today!

✨ Float like a hovercraft, mow like a champ ✨

Our Flymo is the classic Kiwi grass mower! It's light, zippy, and floats across the lawn like it’s late for smoko.

Pop in to the Newtown Tool Library and borrow it. Your lawn (and maybe your neighbours) will thank you!

The Newtown Tool Library is closed this evening!

Sorry for any inconvenience, folks. We're in need of more volunteers to cover our open hours. If you're interested in being volunteer Tool Librarian, you can sign up here: bit.ly/ntlvolunteer

Or get in touch at: [email protected]

We should be back to our regular open hours on Saturday from 11am to 1pm 🛠

🧵 Need to check if things are level over a long stretch? 🧵

Our string line level is a simple little tool that clips onto a tight string and helps you see if things are straight. It's handy for fences, paths, garden beds, and other outdoor jobs.

You can borrow one anytime from the Newtown Tool Library. It’s sitting here waiting with the rest of the gear!