Share tools with people you trust
A simple way to organize and share tools within your trusted circle. No marketplace, no complexity—just neighbors helping neighbors.
Find the Right Tool
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Drills
Impact drivers, hammer drills, drill-drivers, and more
Saws
Circular, miter, table, jigsaw, and reciprocating saws
Sanders
Random orbital, belt, detail, and drum sanders
Wrenches
Impact wrenches, torque wrenches, ratchets, and more
Measuring
Laser measures, levels, stud finders, and tape measures
How it works
Create trusted groups
Start a private group for your neighborhood, family, or friends. Invite people via email or share a link. Groups are completely private and only visible to members.
Add your tools
Catalog what you own — add photos, descriptions, and categories. You control which groups see each tool, so you can share different tools with different circles.
Request to borrow
Browse tools in your groups and send a borrow request. Include a message and a return date. The owner gets notified and can approve or decline.
Track and return
Once approved, the tool shows in your active loans with reminders as the return date approaches. Mark it returned and it's available again.
Built on trust
Private by design
Your groups are invite-only. No public listings, no strangers, no marketplace noise.
Free for core features
Borrowing, lending, and group management are always free. Neighbors helping neighbors.
Simple and practical
No complex workflows or unnecessary features. Just the essentials for sharing tools with people you know.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is FriendsWithTools free?
Yes. Creating groups, listing tools, borrowing, lending, and group management are all free. We offer optional premium features for power users, but everything you need to share tools is free.
Who can see my tools?
Only people in groups you've shared them with. Groups are completely private and invite-only. There are no public listings, no marketplace, and no strangers.
What if something gets damaged?
We encourage lenders and borrowers to discuss expectations upfront using our built-in messaging. You control who you lend to — every borrower is someone you've invited or who was invited by someone you trust.
How is this different from Nextdoor or Facebook groups?
FriendsWithTools is purpose-built for tool sharing. It has built-in borrow requests, return date tracking, reminders, and tool catalogs — features that general-purpose social platforms don't offer. Plus, your groups are private by default.
Do I need to invite people, or can anyone join?
FriendsWithTools is invite-only. You create a group and invite people via email or a shared link. This keeps your circle trusted and your tools safe.
What kinds of tools can I share?
Anything you'd lend to a neighbor — power tools, hand tools, ladders, yard equipment, camping gear, kitchen appliances, and more. If you own it and someone nearby might need it, you can list it.
Take it anywhere
Manage tools, send requests, and coordinate with your group on the go. Native iOS and Android apps launching soon.
Ready to get started?
Join a trusted group or create your own to start sharing tools today.