Tools and Tool Drive
Got Extra Tools?
Give them a second life with local makers!
Tool Drive: October 28 – 29, 2025
About the tool drive
Help us equip Winona’s first community makerspace by donating your unneeded tools. From hammers and screwdrivers to bandsaws and sewing machines, we welcome any functional tools related to fiber arts, woodworking, metals, electronics, glass, and ceramics. Donations to our nonprofit are tax deductible!
How will tools be used?
Tools that can be used by our eight studio areas will become a part of the makerspace. Other tools that are best for home use (rakes, small power tools, etc.) will become part of a take-home tool library. Any tools that can’t be used by the nonprofit will either be donated to another nonprofit, or sold to raise funds for new tools.
Sat Oct. 18
10a – 3p
Sun Oct. 19
1p – 5p
Sat Oct. 25
10a – 3p
Sun Oct. 26
1p – 5p
Weds Oct. 29
10a – 3p
| Area | Specific | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coworking | Mailboxes | 1 | 20 boxes |
| Coworking | MFP | 1 | |
| Coworking | Tables | 5 | |
| Coworking | Chairs | 20 | |
| Coworking | Wide Format Printer | 1 | |
| Coworking | Phone Booth for Calls | 1 | |
| Fabric Arts | Sewing Machine | 2 | |
| Fabric Arts | Industrial Sewing Machine | 1 | |
| Fabric Arts | Serger | 1 | |
| Fabric Arts | Embroidery Machine | 1 | |
| Fabric Arts | Heat Press | 1 | |
| Fabric Arts | Screen Printing RIg | 1 | |
| Fabric Arts | Sublimation Printer | 1 | |
| Front Office | PC | 1 | |
| Front Office | Label Maker | 1 | |
| Front Office | Printer | 1 | |
| Front Office | Phone | 1 | |
| Glass Studio | Hand Tools | 5 | |
| Glass Studio | Soldering Irons | 5 | |
| Glass Studio | Fume Hood | 1 | |
| Glass Studio | Kiln | 1 | |
| Metalworking | Welding Supplies | 1 | PPE |
| Metalworking | Tig Welder | 2 | One for steel, one for aluminum, can use both for classes. 1/2″ welds |
| Metalworking | Mig Welder | 2 | One for steel, one for aluminum, can use both for classes. Maybe have spool gun for aluminum? 1/2″ welds |
| Metalworking | Box Brake | 1 | Brake that can fold pans and boxes too. Aim for 16 gauge for middle of the road. Electric is nice to have |
| Metalworking | Metal Lathe | 1 | |
| Metalworking | Plasma Table | 1 | |
| Metalworking | Forge | 1 | |
| Metalworking | Bench Grinder | 1 | 1hp 8″ dual. Throw a wire wheel on one side |
| Metalworking | Slip Roll | 1 | |
| Metalworking | Drill Press | 1 | |
| Metalworking | Band Saw Horizontal | 1 | Wet=nice, try and get one with swivel head for angle cuts instead of moving vice |
| Metalworking | Band Saw Vertical | 1 | Slow speed, 1.5hp, try for 15″ or more throat/table size and 90-340 fpm |
| Metalworking | Mill? | 1 | |
| Metalworking | Welding Table | 1 | |
| Metalworking | Welding Exhaust Solution | 1 | |
| Metalworking | Belt & Disc Sander | 1 | Try for 12″ disc, should have belt too |
| Metalworking | Hassfield Bender | 1 | Comes with dies, go for a few basics |
| Painting | Paint Room | 1 | |
| Painting | Paint Sprayer | ||
| Pottery | Wheels | 4 | |
| Pottery | Kiln | 1 | |
| Pottery | Racks | ||
| Pottery | Brushes / Hand Tools | 4 | |
| Prototyping | 3d Printer | 4 | |
| Prototyping | Laser Engraver | 2 | Maybe one fiber, one CO2 100w. Xtool F1 Ultra does both. Can use Lightburn software on many machines |
| Prototyping | CNC | 1 | Used machine, new Grizzley 4x8ft is 18000. Could go with Onefinity – OpenFrame. Aim for 4×8 size |
| Prototyping | PCs | 4 | One per major machine, might need more |
| Prototyping | Cricut Pro | 1 | |
| Prototyping | Small Tools | 1 | |
| Prototyping | Soldering Station | 1 | |
| Site | Wireless | 1 | |
| Site | Badge Equipment | 3 | |
| Site | Cameras | 10 | |
| Site | Fridge | 1 | |
| Site | Microwave | 1 | |
| Site | Fire Extinguishers | 5 | Cabinet + extinguisher from ULine |
| Site | Dust Collection | 1 | Half for plumbing, gates. Figure $1k for piping and go for seamless/conduit |
| Site | Compressor | 1 | Half for plumbing. Quoted for single stage, 60 gal. |
| Site | Workbenches (Simple) | 10 | For around space, no tool storage |
| Site | Stools | 20 | 24″ with backrest quoted, maybe we get a mix of sizes? |
| Site | Whiteboards | 4 | |
| Site | Lockers | 0 | Already in space |
| Site | Projector | 1 | |
| Site | Digital Signage | 1 | |
| Site | Outdoor Signage | 1 | |
| Studio | Podcasting Studio | 1 | |
| Woodworking | Table Saw | 1 | SawStop |
| Woodworking | Panel Saw | 1 | |
| Woodworking | Band Saw | 1 | Powermatic |
| Woodworking | Planer | 1 | 20″ width 8″ thick |
| Woodworking | Jointer | 1 | With Helical blade if we can |
| Woodworking | Hand Tools | 1 | |
| Woodworking | Basic Power Tools | 1 | Drills, Circular Saws, etc |
| Woodworking | Compound Miter Saw | 1 | |
| Woodworking | Lathe | 1 | |
| Woodworking | Drill Press | 1 | Add after market fence w/ dust collection |
| Woodworking | Table Top Oscillating Sander | 1 | |
| Woodworking | Disc Sander with belt | 1 | Same as metal one |
| Woodworking | Router Table | 1 | Maybe two later. Aim for 3hp |
| Woodworking | Drum Sander | 1 | Aim for 19″ where you can flip item (38″ total). |
| Woodworking | Rotary Tool (Dremel) | 2 | |
| Woodworking | Tool Chest | 1 | |
| Woodworking | Sandblaster cabinet | 1 | |
| Woodworking | Pocket Hole Jig | 1 |
Last updated 7/6/2025
What do we need?
Our needs are wide: not only are we looking for tools for our studios, we need some furniture and a few appliances as well! Take a look at the list for our top priorities for the space.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where should I drop off tools?
Drop off tools at our space, 850 W 3rd St in Winona. You can pull to the back of the building and drop off at our loading door.
Can I drop off broken tools, or tools missing parts?
Sorry, but we can only accept working tools that have their safety devices intact.
I have a tool to donate that isn’t listed – can I donate it?
Possibly! If it’s a smaller tool, bring it to the event and we can decide if we can accept it. If it’s a large tool, send a photo to info@winonacreators.org so you don’t load it up in a truck for nothing.
I have a large tool to donate and no truck – can you pick up tools?
Winona Creators Collective does not have our own truck yet, so picking up tools at a house is difficult. Please reach out to info@winonacreators.org with a photo and information on the tools you want picked up and donated.
Are you taking supplies? (Wood, bolts, etc.)
We need some construction supplies, but they are very specific needs. Please contact us at info@winonacreators.org and let us know what you have!
Help at event
Want to volunteer at our tool drive? We need help taking in tools, evaluating their function, and more. Join us for a volunteer shift!