Recently in Tools Category
My father was an old world carpenter and everything had its place in his shop. His six kids were allowed -- even encouraged -- to "work" in his shop, but tools were expected to be put back into place and cleaned properly. Period.
I was thinking about that today when I was cleaning my studio. Old equipment tucked away. Old supplies. Old batteries. Old...underused...makiing clutter.
Tool Inventory
It's time to do an inventory on my tools, and remove those that aren't being used properly in today's workflow. Tools just get old, especially power tools. Their parts freeze and batteries leak and they lose value just sitting unused. And they take up valuable space, and the clutter makes it more difficult to find adequate space for productive work. So...
Clean Up the Shop
It's time for cleanup. Take an inventory of where all your tools and equipment are kept. Include every toolbox in every nook an crannie...every truck, locker, cage or closet. Review your inventory. Clean and fix these tools or pass them along to someone who can put them to better use. Recycle dead batteries at your home center or building supply store.
Storage System
Rethink your storage sysem. Put some thought into what is convenient for your upcoming remodeling projects and put a system into place for easy locating, cleaning and replacing your tools each time. Your productivity will take a jump and I'll bet you do a bit of whistling occasionally as you enjoy your new working space that lets your creativity and craft shine!
I was thinking about that today when I was cleaning my studio. Old equipment tucked away. Old supplies. Old batteries. Old...underused...makiing clutter.
Tool Inventory
It's time to do an inventory on my tools, and remove those that aren't being used properly in today's workflow. Tools just get old, especially power tools. Their parts freeze and batteries leak and they lose value just sitting unused. And they take up valuable space, and the clutter makes it more difficult to find adequate space for productive work. So...
Clean Up the Shop
It's time for cleanup. Take an inventory of where all your tools and equipment are kept. Include every toolbox in every nook an crannie...every truck, locker, cage or closet. Review your inventory. Clean and fix these tools or pass them along to someone who can put them to better use. Recycle dead batteries at your home center or building supply store.
Storage System
Rethink your storage sysem. Put some thought into what is convenient for your upcoming remodeling projects and put a system into place for easy locating, cleaning and replacing your tools each time. Your productivity will take a jump and I'll bet you do a bit of whistling occasionally as you enjoy your new working space that lets your creativity and craft shine!
