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* '''Provide aprons in your shop:''' This prevents someone from forgetting they put a tool in their pocket and being to embarrased to bring it back. So what happens is they leave it in the apron and the aprons stay in the shop. | |||
== Best Tools == | == Best Tools == | ||
Revision as of 03:19, 30 September 2007
Tools are devices that provides a mechanical advantage in accomplishing tasks.
Necessary Shop Tools
Transportation Alternatives' "Tools for Life" guide has two suggested lists for startup shop tools. One is the deluxe ideal set which runs at $2,600. The other is a budget bare-bones list for under $200. Have a gander.
Tool Theft / Loss
- Keep a frequent inventory: If you don't know what you have, you won't know when it went missing.
- Provide aprons in your shop: This prevents someone from forgetting they put a tool in their pocket and being to embarrased to bring it back. So what happens is they leave it in the apron and the aprons stay in the shop.
Best Tools
The best tools are the ones with a life-time warranty and fast replacement turn around. In the long run you will NEVER save money by buying cheap tools that have no warranty. Like it or not, everything will eventually break and wear out.
Tool Storage
One of the most common ways to keep tools is hung on boards with an outline traced around each tool so it's easy to spot which one is missing. In addition to an outline, using an obnoxious paint behind the tool can help quickly identify what tool is missing.