Requesting tool donations for youth based bicycle workshop in North Lawndale

Hello everyone!,

My name is Waymond Smith, I'm an instructor at The Better Boys Foundation http://www.betterboys.org/in North Lawndale on Chicago's West Side and I'm seeking donations of tools that are needed to help build a youth based bicycle mechanic program .

We currently have 8 benches that are 80-90% outfitted with standard bicycle mechanic tools, however, we need 'minor' tools in order to complete outfitting the shop.

I'm seeking in kind donations (no money)and these donations can be sent to:

BikeLAB

The Better Boys Foundation

1512 S. Pulaski Rd.

Chicago, IL 60629

Here's the list:

Park Tool#                      Description                Qty needed

SBC-1                          Spoke/Bearing Gauge                    4

FAG-2                          Frame Gauge                               2

CC-3.2                         Chain Checker                             5

CT-3.2                         Chain Tool                                  2

OBW-4                         Centering Tool                            4

OBW-3                         Offset Brake Wrench                    4

SPA-6                          Adjustable Spanner                      4

SPA-6                          Replacement pins for SPA-6           5

FR1.2                           Freewheel remover                       3

FR-2                            Freewheel remover                       3

FR-3                            Freewheel remover                       3

FR-4                            Freewheel remover                       3

FR-5                            Freewheel remover                       3

FR-6                            Freewheel remover                       3

FR-7                            Freewheel remover                       3

PFP-5             Pump rebuild kit for Park Tool shop pump        5

                                  4” bench vise                              1

Thank you,

Waymond Smith

waymondhsmith@gmail.com

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Permalink Reply by Anne Alt on January 27, 2015 at 5:15am

Let's help 'em out, folks!

Permalink Reply by S.Presley☠ on January 29, 2015 at 5:46am

Bump...

Waymond Rocks! The work this organization does is very important.

Let's make this happen Chainlinkers.

Permalink Reply by Yasmeen on February 4, 2015 at 5:42pm

We're adding this to Twitter, Facebook and the weekly Newsletter. Hope it helps!

Permalink Reply by Anne Alt on February 5, 2015 at 1:32am

I've sent some tools. Who else is in?

Permalink Reply by Waymond Smith on February 5, 2015 at 6:37am

I really appreciate the effort that everyone is making to help outfit The Better Boys Foundation BikeLAB a fully operating bike shop.

Thanks,

Waymond Smith

Permalink Reply by Jin Nam on February 5, 2015 at 9:48am

Posted to a large bike commuter community on Google+...many of whom I know have generous hearts and excess Park Tools which I hope they feel open to part with. :-) 

Permalink Reply by Mike Keating on February 5, 2015 at 1:28pm
Happy to contribute. Can we get an update as to what is still needed?
Permalink Reply by Waymond Smith on February 6, 2015 at 3:59am


Angela, Thank you for the tool donations! What did you send? I want to modify my list in order to reduce duplications of contributions.

Thank you,

Waymond Smith

waymondhsmith@gmail.com

Anne Alt said:

I've sent some tools. Who else is in?

Permalink Reply by Anne Alt on February 6, 2015 at 4:27am

Waymond - You've got 2 CC-3.2 chain wear indicators and 1 SPA-6 spanner on the way.

Permalink Reply by Waymond Smith on February 6, 2015 at 4:56am

Thank you Angela. I would like to talk to you about a potential project.

Permalink Reply by Anne Alt on February 6, 2015 at 6:00am

Hi Waymond - This Anne.  I'll also be in touch about a donation from Chicago Cycling Club - working on the details.

Waymond Smith said:

Thank you Angela. I would like to talk to you about a potential project.

Permalink Reply by Waymond Smith on February 6, 2015 at 6:07am

Hello Everyone! Here's a revised list tools requested for The Better Boys Foundation BikeLAB workshop.

 When you send a tool donation, could you tell me what was sent in order to prevent duplicates? You could also 'partner' with someone when donating an expensive item.

We really need the freewheel removers soon.

BikeLAB

The Better Boys Foundation

1512 S. Pulaski Rd.

Chicago, IL 60629

Here's the list:

Park Tool# Description Qty needed

SBC-1 Spoke/Bearing Gauge                                 4

FAG-2 Frame Gauge                                             2

CC-3.2 Chain Checker                                          3

CT-3.2 Chain Tool                                                2

OBW-4 Centering Tool                                         4

OBW-3 Offset Brake Wrench                                4

SPA-6 Adjustable Spanner                                    3

SPA-6 Replacement pins for SPA-6                         5

FR1.2 Freewheel remover                                      3

FR-2 Freewheel remover                                        3

FR-3 Freewheel remover                                        3

FR-4 Freewheel remover                                        3

FR-5 Freewheel remover                                        3

FR-6 Freewheel remover                                        3

FR-7 Freewheel remover                                        3

PFP-5 rebuild kit for Park Tool shop pump                5

4” bench vise                                                        1

Thank you,

waymond smith

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