Tools for Self Reliance

Rotarian Chris Crossley coordinates collection of old, unwanted tools.

To donate to the Tools for Self Reliance charity. (http:www.tfsr.org/)

Although the charity has suspended its work during the Covid crisis, hold on to the following types of tool for donation soon.

plumbing tools especially heavy duty floor-standing pipe benders
arc welders (240V, stick type) plus accessories
carpentry tools especially large carpenters vices, metal jack planes, tri-planes and drawknives
building tools, especially builders squares and corner trowels
engineering and metalworking tools especially HSS twist drills, metric taps & dies and hand-operated bench grinders
bicycle repair tools especially spoke spanners
shoe repair tools especially skiving knives
auto-mechanics tools especially heavy duty foot-pumps, tyre pressure gauges and piston ring compressors
electrical repair tools especially multi-meters and desoldering equipment
industrial/professional quality power tools especially heavy duty drills and bench grinders
blacksmiths tools especially anvils and leg vices
good quality Singer round-bobbin hand machines because spare parts are easily available in the UK and all over Africa for these old but solidly-built machines
electric sewing machines. These need to be in good working order and be capable of zig-zag stitching and embroidery. A foot controller and instruction manual, though preferable, are not essential