This concept existed...may still exist....up north (Ohio)...in the sixties
for auto-repair. They supplied the lifts, tools, etc...and had a
knowledgeable person on site to assist without actually doing the labor.
They also had competitively priced common parts available on site.

I would assume that anything like this nowadays would be impossible from an
insurance perspective, and even if it were, the first insurance settlement
would destroy it.



wrote in message
ups.com...
Is anyone aware of any businesses or co-op's where a person can go in
and use woodworking, metal, or other types of tools and machinery for
personal or hobby use. A place designed for the person that doesn't
have the cash, space, or need for specialize tools but does like to
work with their hands. Any information would be appreciated.