cdcarter
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Good shop organization saves time and money. You work faster without sacrificing quality, and you don't have to replace lost bits and bushings. But it takes a little effort. How well organized is your shop?
Originally posted by maxwell_smart007
Next year, we should have a 'messiest shop' contest! I know that I'd finally win a prize if that were the case!
Andrew
Originally posted by ed4copies
As a matter of "risk control" you are not allowed in my shop. I know when I need to step over the blank that flew off the lathe last month, and I WILL get around to picking it up, Meanwhile, if YOU step on it, you will ruin it.
My drill bits are well organized, beyond that, well, if I MOVED it, I certainly SHOULD be able to FIND it. AND I CAN!!! (given enough time).
We have a lathe in the back of the trailer for shows. THAT is well organized. (Put on a good front). The lathe that really MAKES pens - well, it ain't neat, but it turns out some NICE work.
Please .. do tell how are we wives?????Originally posted by palmermethod
Last night I was using my drillpress and changed bits. After I drilled that hole someone stole my chuck key. Right in front of my eyes. I can't believe it.
Of course my wife "claims" she knows naught about it, but you know how wives are.
Plus...Plus, they put the part I just drilled in an open box and tried to hide it. I will search the rest of today even if it means strip searching you-know-who, until she confesses. And don't even ask about the strawberry jam. That little episode still torques my jaws.
Originally posted by Phillip
Sad but true....I came home from work one Saturday evening to find my shop as neat as a hospital room. My wife and 8 year old daughter cleaned it for me. It took me about a week to find everything because everything was stored in it it's proper location. I did however lose out on a lot of drops and cut-offs because they thought they were trash/scrap. Now I keep my shop clean to ensure the cleaning crew will not return. Gotta love the girls.
Originally posted by Firefyter-emt
Well, it's not quite to the point of having the tools outlined on the lathe, but I can tell if something has been moved within seconds of entering the shop if that tells you anything!
Originally posted by stevers
Originally posted by Firefyter-emt
Well, it's not quite to the point of having the tools outlined on the lathe, but I can tell if something has been moved within seconds of entering the shop if that tells you anything!
That is putting it mildly for me Lee. Every tool and piece of equipment is kept in it's place. When I'm done with it, it goes back where it belongs. . .