Share Tools with Your Portland Neighbors
Borrow what you need from people you trust. No rental fees, no deposits, no strangers. Just neighbors helping each other finish projects.
Sign Up FreeWhy Tool Sharing Works in Portland
Portland is full of craftsman bungalows, Tudors, and mid-century ranches that all need regular upkeep. Original wood windows that need sanding and re-glazing, fir floors that want refinishing, plaster walls that crack every few years. The housing stock keeps people busy, and the tools required for these jobs are not cheap.
Rain is the other half of the equation. Nine months of moisture means covered storage matters, and most Portland garages are already full. Sharing tools across a group means fewer things sitting unused in the damp and more access to what you need when a dry weekend finally shows up.
Started in Beaumont-Wilshire
FriendsWithTools got its start with neighbors in Beaumont-Wilshire who were already passing tools back and forth. The app just made it easier to remember who borrowed the orbital sander and when the extension ladder was coming back.
We are growing from there. Whether you are in Alameda, Grant Park, Rose City Park, or anywhere else in Portland, you can start a group with people you already know and begin sharing tools today.
How It Works
- Create a group — Invite your neighbors, coworkers, or friends. Only people you approve can join.
- Add your tools — List what you are willing to lend. Set your own availability and conditions.
- Borrow what you need — Browse your group's tools, send a request, and pick it up. Return it when you are done.
That is it. No payments between members, no platform fees for borrowing. Learn more about how it works.
Tools Portland Neighbors Share
- Random Orbit Sander
Refinishing fir floors, prepping trim for paint, smoothing window frames. Constant demand in older Portland homes.
- Miter Saw
Baseboards, crown molding, window casing. Every craftsman bungalow has trim work that needs doing.
- Pressure Washer
Moss on the driveway, algae on the siding. A spring ritual in the Pacific Northwest.
- Circular Saw
Raised beds, fence boards, shed projects. Portland loves a garden build.
- Reciprocating Saw
Pruning overgrown trees, cutting out old plumbing, demo work. Gets passed around the block.
- Tile Saw
Bathroom updates in a 1920s bungalow. You need it for three days, then it sits for years.
Free to Start
The basic plan is free and handles everything most groups need. If your group grows or you want features like calendar sync and maintenance tracking, there are paid tiers available. No pressure.
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