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.
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Air Compressor Description:
2.5 Gallon, cordless air compressor. Set includes battery, battery charger and a safety kit.
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Battery Description: Individual, 20 volt rechargable battery. For use with coordless tools. |
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Drill, Compact Power Drill Description: Cordless power drill. Set includes driver bits, a battery, battery charger, and safety gear. |
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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. |
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Nailer, Angled Finish Description: Cordless, 16 gauge angled finish nailer. Set includes battery, battery charger, and safety gear. |
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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. |
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Sander, Random Orbital Description: Cordless, 5" random oribital sander. Set includes a battery, battery charger, and safety gear. |
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Sander, Sheet Description: Cordless, 1/4" sheet sander. Set includes a battery, battery charger, and safety gear. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Wet/Dry Vac Description: Cordless 1/2 gallon wet/dry vacuum. Set includes a battery, battery charger, and safety gear. |
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Dolly Description:
18x30" wooden dolly. Capacity of up to 850 lbs.
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Hand Truck Description: Manual hand truck mover with an 800 lb. capacity. |
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Ladder, 8' fiberglass Description: 8' Fiberglass step ladder. Capacity of up to 300 lb. |
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Ladder, 20' Aluminum Description: 20' Aluminum extension ladder. Capacity of up to 250 lb. |
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Level, 24", 48", 72" Description: 24", 48", and 72" box beam levels are available. |
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Level, 40' Laser Description: Self-leveling green-laser level with sectional cross-line. Kit includes a carry case and mount. |
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Sawhorse Description: Compact, folding sawhorse. Capacity of up to 2000 lb. |
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Saw, Manual Hand Saw Description: 15" steel hand saw. |
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Sledgehammer Description: Sledgehammer with a 10 lb. steel head. |
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Tamper Description: 8" x 8" steel tamper. |
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Workbench Description: Folding workbench. Measures 23" x 33". Capacity of up to 1000 lb. |
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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.
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Broom Description:
Push broom with 24" head.
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Garden Hoe Description: Gardening hoe with a 6" blade head. |
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Hand Cultivator Description: Hand cultivator, 3 tine with wooden handle. |
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Hand transplanter Description: Hand transplanter shovel, 12". |
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Hand Trowels Description: Hand trowel shovel, 12". |
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Hand Weeder Description: Steel blade hand weeder, 12". |
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Posthole Digger Description: 57" steel posthold digger with measurement markings on handles. |
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Rake Description: Rake with 16 tine steel head. |
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Shears, Hedge Description: hedge shears with 9" steel blades. |
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Shears, Pruning Description: Pruning shears with 4 1/2 steel blades. |
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Shovel, Round Point Description: 58" round point shovel. |
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Shovel, Square Point Description: 58" square point shovel. |
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Wheelbarrow Description: 6 cubic feet steel wheelbarrow with 16" solid tire. |
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Drill Bit Set Description:
14 piece drill bit set.
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Extension Cord Description: 50' orange extension cord. |
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Hammer Description: Claw hammer with wood handle. |
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Saw Blade Set Description: 10-piece reciprocating bi-metal saw blade set, ranging from 6-18 TPI. |
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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. |
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Tape Measure Description: 25' tape measure. |
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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 Lending Library Use Policy
- Tool Lending Library Use Policy (Español)
- Tool Lending Library Policy Acknowledgement
- Tool Lending Library Policy Acknowledgement (Español)
- Tool Lending Library Liability Waiver and Indemnification
- Tool Lending Library Liability Waiver and Indemnification (Español)
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.
