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TOURNEVIE
the affordable and ecological tool library in Brussels
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Our offer
TOURNEVIE
the affordable and ecological tool library in Brussels
Sign up for membership! Become a volunteer! Support the project!
*** Holiday notice ***
The Tool Library will be closed in order to carry out an inventory check, followed by holidays.
The last opportunity to borrow tools in 2024 is on 12/12.
The last opportunity to bring back tools is on 17/12.
The tool library will reopen in 2025 is on 07/01.
Note that you cannot keep tools between 17/12 and 07/01, they need to be back for check-up!
What does Tournevie offer you ?
Borrow (lots of) tools
Use our workshop
Follow tool training
Buy local or Reused wood
Order tailor-made work
Rent our e-cargo bike
How does a tool library work ?
Our tool libraries work like a regular library (and not like a rental company charging a fee for each borrowed tool).
You take a subscription for a month or year, depending on your needs. That contribution allows us to maintain the tools.
You can then borrow quality tools without any restrictions. After one or two weeks, you bring everything back.
Drop by at our new 500 m² workshop situated at 15 Jacques de Lalaingstraat,
near metro station Maalbeek !
This is Tournevie in one minute
What is Tournevie?
What is Tournevie ?
What is Tournevie?
What is Tournevie ?
Photo: Yvonnic Coomans de Brachène
We are a non-profit initiative run almost entirely by a group of dedicated volunteers. We’re always on the lookout for new blood!
Photo: Arnaud Ghys
This is the vanguard of a 21st century economy: reducing waste, stimulating repair and creating an alternative to the throwaway society.
Tournevie is an affordable and ecological alternative to more expensive rental or sales outlets for repair or home renovation.
Photo: Sien Verstraeten
Tournevie is an open commons. The community itself manages the tools using a set of transparent rules. Anyone can join us.
Photo: Hugh Kelly
In these slides, we explain in more detail what we do and the benefits of our project.
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Attention: our antenna in Ixelles (Rue Gray 171) has been closed since 2021. Do you know a place where we can open a new antenna?
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Tournevie Maelbeek
Every Tuesday and Thursday
17h - 20h
(Is closed on holidays)
Rue Jacques de Lalaing 15
1000 Brussels
(Near metro Maalbeek)
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Five frequently asked questions
We ask our members to keep our tools in good working condition. These and other conditions can be consulted in our rules and regulations.
Reading the rules and regulations is mandatory before borrowing tools for the first time at Tournevie.
WHAT ARE THE RULES WHEN USING OUR TOOLS?
What is the standard loan duration?
Depending on your subscription, the default duration is one or two weeks. You can extend your loan once with another a week via your online account. More info in our extensive FAQ.
Are you looking for the right machine to screw, drill, chisel or mix? Our online manual will help you find the right tool in an instant.
WHICH TOOL SHOULD I USE / RESERVE?
DOES TOURNEVIE SELL TOOL CONSUMABLES?
We sell the most common consumables (like saw blades, sanding paper, …) applicable to the tools in our inventory at a fair price.
You can purchase our consumable apiece rather than taking home a full box. We buy back what you don’t use. Here is an overview of our consumables and corresponding prices.
Can i donate tools?
High quality tools that still function well, or tools that can be repaired with a reasonable effort, are always welcome. We don’t accept cheap and broken appliances.
Do you like our initiative, and have you got spare tools lying around? Then get in touch with Thomas, our main tool specialist.
Haven’t found what you are looking for?
Note: the extended FAQ is a ‘work in progress’. We continue to expand it as we go along.
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We are changing our membership fees. Discover here why we are doing this!