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A photograph of hands wearing work gloves using an electric chain saw.
Chain saws and pole saws are similar tools. They both have a motor, and a chain that has cutting teeth. You use a chain saw for cutting wood that's right in front of you. You use a pole saw to cut branches that are high above you, while you are standing on the ground. The Tacoma Tool Library has several chain saws and pole saws. This article will help you understand which one to choose for the job you need
We are so thankful for Tacoma TV making a video about Tacoma Tool Library!
This article discusses how to solve any problems you might have when you use a pressure washer.
This article discusses how to set up, use, and troubleshoot the pressure washer.
A photograph of someone using a Greenworks pressure washer on a brick surface.
A pressure washer is a machine that pressurizes water so that you can spray it with a lot of force. This high-pressure water can remove mud, dirt, mold, moss, loose paint, and other debris. You can use it to clean your house or other buildings, including siding, windows, gutters, patios, brick, stone, sidewalks, and other concrete surfaces. If you are careful and use the right spray tip, you can also use it to clean cars, boats, other vehicles, and other

Virginia Phelps started as a volunteer with the Tacoma Tool Library in the summer of 2024 because they wanted to feel like they were “making an investment in their community outside of their job and wanted to make more friends.” Since then, they have done both. As a volunteer, Virginia will do “whatever is needed” […]

Tacoma Tool Library is funded by WA State Department of Ecology with funding from Washington’s Climate Commitment Act. The CCA supports Washington’s climate action efforts by putting cap-and-invest dollars to work reducing climate pollution, creating jobs, and improving public health. Information about the CCA is available at www.climate.wa.gov.

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