FriendsWithTools · Portland

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.

Why Portland

Built for Portland's project culture

Portland is a DIY town. Between bungalow bathroom remodels, raised-bed gardens, deck rebuilds, and the kind of weather that's hard on fences, most households cycle through the same dozen tools every year. The problem isn't access to projects — it's owning a $400 pressure washer you'll use twice.

Portland's tight neighborhoods make sharing natural. A short walk to pick up a sander beats a 20-minute drive to the rental counter, and keeps money in the neighborhood instead of going to a national chain.

How it works

Three steps to your first borrow

  1. 1

    Create a group

    Invite your neighbors, coworkers, or friends. Only people you approve can join.

  2. 2

    Add your tools

    List what you're willing to lend. Set your own availability and conditions.

  3. 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.

What gets shared

Tools Portland neighbors lend most

Pressure washer

Moss on the deck, mildew on siding. Wet winters give it work all year.

Reciprocating saw

Fence demo, root cutting, basement projects. Surfaces twice a year.

Orbital sander

Refinishing porch railings or stripping a thrifted dresser.

Wet/dry vac

Basement leak, car detail, sawdust cleanup. The all-purpose tool.

Drain auger

Old-house plumbing problems don't wait for a plumber.

Garden tiller

Spring bed prep. One tiller can plant the whole block.

Free to start in Portland

The basic plan is free and handles everything most groups need. Start your circle or join one in just a few minutes.