kaymccampbell
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Heat. Ventilation. Bright paint. No nooks or crannies.
Shop Basics - The Over Looked Items
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Verado1250
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Zip lock bags. Lots of good suggestions and though I have many, I will be adding a few of these. One thing I have not seen that I use, is 3 different sizes of Zip lock bags. They come in handy for a lot of uses and if I need to write what the part/hardware is for, for later use, I don't have to try to figure it out.
Nthill93
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Don’t think this has been said but a magnetic pick up tool is a life saver when you drop something into the abyss.
23ford
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Some of those cheap food containers for all kinds of loose things and they come in meny sizes with lids.
atch
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I've been retired for 6 years; took my watch off 1/2/2015 and haven't put it back on. HOWEVER, when sweetie says supper will be on the table at 5:30 I NEED to know when that is.
didit
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The clock in my garage has the correct time half the time. When the time changes come in the spring and fall, I never get around to changing it. Hasn't been a problem yet and you can tell by looking at me I haven't been missing any meals.
cousin eddie
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+1 on not changing clock. a mirror can be handy. sticky notes too. i would say camera, but phones and tablets take care of that. the ability to use the shop tv as an oversize computer monitor, so us old guys can see parts diagrams we google.
rayra
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steel bucket with lid as a rag bin. especially if you stain anything. Stop the fire right at the source.
I got an older husky bottom tool chest and fixed up the casters etc. Big bottom drawer and then 4 or 5 smaller depth ones. Typical lower tool box unit. Put a handle on one end. Now when I have a larger project, say motor rebuild, or reweld the trailer etc. (yes a welding cart is okay too) I can load up the tool chest with all the tools I need, it has a top for a mini work bench.
I actually don't currently have a workbench in our park the cars garage (yes I know, WTF. but.... it is what it is right now) So by using the rolling cart I can do a project at the location needed, then when done, put all the tools back into their locations.
It never stays loaded with tools, and if I need to start a new project, helps force me to finish the current one.
Several portable B&D work benches to use as extra space, hands etc.
Wax pencils to mark oily car parts.
I actually don't currently have a workbench in our park the cars garage (yes I know, WTF. but.... it is what it is right now) So by using the rolling cart I can do a project at the location needed, then when done, put all the tools back into their locations.
It never stays loaded with tools, and if I need to start a new project, helps force me to finish the current one.
Several portable B&D work benches to use as extra space, hands etc.
Wax pencils to mark oily car parts.
LeonardY
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As younger guys, we used to laugh at the older guys that had them mounted to their benches. One day we looked around and found we were the guys with the magnifier lamps.
Although, we all laughed at ourselves.My grandfather always had a magnifier at his desk. When he passed, mom asked what I would like that was his. I said the magnifier. It's on my desk now and gets used regularly.
BTW. A white board mounted to the door going into the house. That's where I write down the stuff I need to remember to get and do.
67CarGuy
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I strongly recommend a 3-ring binder for keeping manuals, etc. safely stored and accessible. Get a box of plastic sheet protectors from your local office supply store, and you can file everything you need to keep. And if you get a larger binder (3+" wide/tall), you may have enough room to add some blank, lined, and/or graph paper for doodles, schematics, designs, and whatnot.
bwringer
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Another one: a box of disposable "puppy pads" or "incontinence pads". I bought a box of 100 of these at Costco a few months ago, and they're incredibly flippin' handy for any little project that might get messy, or for stuff like storing chainsaws that always drool chain oil.
LS6 Tommy
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Great idea! Putting wee wee pads under my chainsaw storage "pan" and under my grease guns ASAP.
Tommy
Alchase
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OK, I have two more,
One a small white board and marker.
I have mine mounted above my work bench and use it to write down all my Honeydos, and wanttodos.
Two is 5 mil nitrile gloves!
Used for anything with paint or stain, grease, etc…
At the start of the pandemic I heard there was a shortage of nitrile gloves coming.
I bought four boxes of Black Widow Venom gloves. I still have 3 3/4 boxes.
LOL
One a small white board and marker.
I have mine mounted above my work bench and use it to write down all my Honeydos, and wanttodos.
Two is 5 mil nitrile gloves!
Used for anything with paint or stain, grease, etc…
At the start of the pandemic I heard there was a shortage of nitrile gloves coming.
I bought four boxes of Black Widow Venom gloves. I still have 3 3/4 boxes.
LOL
Swanny1953
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A twist on the white board suggestion. I have 7 cars besides our dailies and have a small board where I track when each was last driven. Funny how 5-6 weeks or more can pass without getting one out of the garage for a little exercise.
Rusty Wrench
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...1) Emergency Eye Wash station
Even if it's just a dedicated bottle of water.
Most of my shop accidents don't go beyond a few stitches or a lost fingernail.
But a few years back I had a chemical splash in both eyes. Blisteringly stupid and unforgettable in terms of pain and fear.
Even if it's just a dedicated bottle of water.
Most of my shop accidents don't go beyond a few stitches or a lost fingernail.
But a few years back I had a chemical splash in both eyes. Blisteringly stupid and unforgettable in terms of pain and fear.
Metallitubby
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These would double for dating as well.
atch
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I realize that this is likely the most politically incorrect thing I've ever read on this forum but I must admit that I chuckled.
Metallitubby
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Missionary accomplished.
like2wheel
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And babysitting.
quickfarms
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This is dating today
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Metal-Marc
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Triggered.
Meursault74
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PugetDude
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Bench brush
Cordless blower
Magnetic trays
Clamps
More Clamps
White Pegboard (let the hatefest begin)
TubOTowels
Clipboard
A dozen tape measures scattered about
Mousetraps
Toilet paper
.357 Magnum
Cordless blower
Magnetic trays
Clamps
More Clamps
White Pegboard (let the hatefest begin)
TubOTowels
Clipboard
A dozen tape measures scattered about
Mousetraps
Toilet paper
.357 Magnum
Bogie1632
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Metallitubby
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Somewhere on the Vortex, there's someone that is reporting my post here.
great thread. For mine i created a 'safety corner' near the main door. Eye pro, ear pro, Fire extinguisher, 1Aid Kit, both located where the shut off for power and gas was located(nat gas industrial type heater). Fire cabinet over there for solvents, etc. A friend's idea was to wire a light that was on when the compressor was on (it was way out back) so one never forgot to keep tabs on it.)
How did you go about sizing your fire cabinet? I have been looking at them and they either seem tiny or more than I would ever need.
beemerphile
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And a dog to keep the cat out.
like2wheel
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If your middle aged or better, you need a dozen or so pairs of readers of various strengths scattered around the shop.
cathrynmataga
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Considering a vent hood to blow out fumes and bad smells.
Jeff C
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I have one 44”x44” with one shelf and it filled up quickly. The shelf is full of various aerosol cans and quarts of oil. The floor holds various 5 quart and gallon jugs and a couple 2.5 gallon gas cans. Only room left would be to add another shelf at the very top to lay down grease cartridges or something similar. That all being said it holds everything I use for basic maintenance on a couple daily drivers, a lawn mower, a farm tractor and a chainsaw but doesn’t leave much room to spare. I wouldn’t consider anything smaller unless you’re only keeping aerosol cans in it.
just went with the only fire cabinet i had which was probably too big ha
Metal-Marc
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Metal-Marc
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The clock in my garage has the correct time half the time. When the time changes come in the spring and fall, I never get around to changing it. Hasn't been a problem yet and you can tell by looking at me I haven't been missing any meals.
The clock in my garage is always showing the correct time to the second. It changes from EDT to EST automatically.
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like2wheel
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Last winter I picked up a small bug zapper for cheap at a liquidation place. Thought I might hang it up in the gazebo, but wife vetoed it.
Hung it in my shop, now I would never be without one in the summer.
Hung it in my shop, now I would never be without one in the summer.
Rural53
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The worst sound in the workshop is when you drop something in an engine bay and you don't hear it hit the floor!