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Get your items fixed, from clothing to bike repairs to the wiring in your favourite lamp, our fixers and menders will be sharing their knowledge and fixing your items! Repair Cafés reduce landfill waste while also building community and teaching people new skills. Come and join us! Saturday, October 5th from 10am - 2pm Walter Baker Sports Centre 100 Malvern Drive, Ottawa Sponsored by the City of Ottawa No registration required! |
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Last OTL Garage Sale of 2024 |
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Don't miss out on our LAST Garage Sale of the year, happening October 19th! Now is the time to get tools for your fall projects or holiday gifts for your loved ones! All of our tools have been tested by our tool doctors, so you know what you're buying works. Saturday, October 19th from 10am - 2pm At the OTL 877a Boyd Avenue Ottawa Rain or shine. No registration required! |
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Sign up for our Upcoming Workshops |
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Workspace Safety 101 & 201 Workshops Discover the world of power tools with our comprehensive safety courses! Our OTL Safety 101 and 201 classes introduce you to a variety of tools, including band saws, mitre saws, drills, table saws, and planers. Learn proper handling techniques and safety protocols to confidently use these tools. You learn different tools in each workshop, so take a look to see what you’re interested in learning! Important note: Completing at least one of the two OTL Workspace Safety courses is mandatory for those wishing to use our WorkSpace. |
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Demo Night: Introduction to 3D Printing Dive into 3D printing with this workshop! Learn to use OTL's 3D printer, covering maintenance, setup, filament, 3D modelling basics, and more. Gain skills to confidently use this innovative tool and expand your maker abilities. Sign up now! |
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Basic Electrical Safety for the Home Owner In this workshop, you'll learn how to identify electrical hazards and protect yourself while undertaking renovation projects. Sign up now to be prepared for your next home improvement project! |
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Make a Leather Credit Card Holder Join us for an evening of leatherwork and make a beautiful leather wallet! In this beginner workshop lead by Chris, you'll be using vegetable-tanned leather to create a beautiful finished product. |
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Woodworking Workshop for Members of the LGBTQI2SL+ Community (ages 55+) We're excited to be hosting another workshop for members of the LGBTQI2SL+ community (ages 55+) supported by the New Horizons for Seniors Program! This workshop will provide training on the following tools: band saw, mitre saw, drill press, and drill. You'll be learning new skills while making a beautiful candle holder! Please don't book a ticket until you have confirmed that you can attend. Space is limited and we want to give as many people as possible the chance to attend. |
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Chisel and Blade Sharpening Workshop Join us for an informative workshop on sharpening edge tools like planes and chisels. We'll cover theory, techniques, and practical skills, including using various sharpening media and maintaining your newly sharpened tools. Bring your dull chisels to practice! We will be working on a variety of whetstones. |
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The Latest Buzz at the Tool Library |
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Book Reading: "Homing" by Alice Irene Whittaker Join us for an inspiring evening with author Alice Irene Whittaker as she reads from her memoir "Homing". Discover how she moves from a hectic commuter lifestyle to embracing imperfection, cultivating a deeper connection with nature and self. Of special interest to our OTL community, "Homing" includes the importance of lending libraries like ours in fostering sustainable and caring communities. Don't miss this special opportunity! |
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