• BombOmOm@lemmy.world
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    I have seen what other people do to communal tools. I bought my own tools because I know they will function and actually exist every time I need them.

    I will not stop you from sharing tools, don’t stop me from using the fruits of my labor to buy my own tools.

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      I have seen what other people do to communal tools.

      Could you elaborate a bit on that? I used to be part of a maker space and the tools were generally well cared for, and members normally donated anything we were missing

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        The biggest thing is tools just going missing. Joe brings it home to work on whatever and never brings it back. It’s pretty common with hand tools if people are allowed to bring them to their homes.

        Other common problems are people not caring for stuff properly. Not changing the oil on lawn mowers, for example.

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          All that means is that you need a robust maintenance and tracking / checkout system.

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            I already have a robust maintenance and tracking system. The tools live on a specific shelf and they return to that shelf when unused. When spring rolls around, the lawn mower is getting its oil changed too.

            As I said, I won’t prevent you from using communal tools, don’t prevent me from using the fruits of my labor to purchase my own tools. One would think we could agree that is a fair system to all.