Share tools with your Austin neighbors
Borrow what you need from people you trust. No rental fees, no deposits, no strangers — just neighbors helping each other finish projects.
Built for Austin heat and Austin projects
Austin's growth means a lot of first-time homeowners taking on first-time projects. Add the kind of summers that shorten the working day to a handful of cooler hours, and the math gets clear: borrow the right tool for the right weekend instead of stockpiling equipment that lives in the garage at 110°F.
Sharing also fits the city. Whether you're in East Austin, South Lamar, or out toward Pflugerville, FriendsWithTools keeps tools moving inside your circle — neighbors, friends, coworkers — so no one's renting from a big box for a four-hour job.
Three steps to your first borrow
- 1
Create a group
Invite your neighbors, coworkers, or friends. Only people you approve can join.
- 2
Add your tools
List what you're willing to lend. Set your own availability and conditions.
- 3
Borrow what you need
Browse your group's tools, send a request, and pick it up. Return it when you're done. No payments, no platform fees.
Tools Austin neighbors lend most
Chainsaw
Post-storm cleanup is a yearly thing. Borrow the saw, share the gas.
Pressure washer
Limestone driveways, deck restorations, patio cleaning. Always needed.
Tile saw
Backsplash, shower reno, patio pavers. Rents for $80/day at the box store.
Impact driver
Deck builds, fence repairs, anything into Austin clay soil.
Carpet cleaner
Rent house turnovers, post-party cleanups, pet accidents.
Truck bed extender
Hauling lumber from the Home Depot run nobody planned for.
Free to start in Austin
The basic plan is free and handles everything most groups need. Start your circle or join one in just a few minutes.