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Methods To Arrange Your Instrument Box The Smart Approach
Are you always digging around for the appropriate tool? Hammers abound, but why are the flat-edge screwdrivers always missing? Would not it be great to have everything in an easy-to-find space? Here are some steps and tips to get you on your way.
Step 1: Inventory.
First, start by collecting all your tools. Make a list of the places where you found your tools. Garage, kitchen, basement, car, truck? Lay them all out on a bedsheet or blanket. Sort them by kind to get an idea of how many different sorts of tools you have. Group sets together, you might find you've a complete set of a particular form of item, like a precision screwdriver set
Next, examine every tool and decide what to keep.
- Is it a duplicate? If so, how many of this tool do I require?
- Have I ever used it? Some tools passed down thru the family should be kept for sentimental reasons, but others that you've never used can surely go.
- Is it broken? If it is not usable and can't be repaired then discard it.
- Have I replaced it with a multi-purpose tool that does the job more effectively?
- Does a neighbor have an improved version that I generally borrow?
Toss out the broken equipment, sell the good ones on eBay, get a tax break by donating to a local charitable organization, have a "yard sale for men" or aid a favorite college grad begin their first tool box. Only keep the equipment you're sure to use in the future.
Step 2: Make a Plan.
Using your list of places from step 1, think about how and where you use your instruments. You may decide to centralize your tools in the garage or basement, or you may decide that you wish to keep specific equipment, such as your precision screwdriver in an area like the kitchen. It is often handy to keep precision screwdrivers close at hand in case you need to repair a set of broken glasses. Start sorting your instrument collection into groups according to their desired location. This will assist you to determine the storage space requirements for each area.
Step 3: Choose your Tool Storage System.
The internet is a wonderful tool for finding the latest tool storage solutions. Portable instrument boxes are great for on-the-go types to keep in their car or truck. Behind-the-wheel tool boxes for pickup trucks are a great method to take advantage of unused truck bed space. If you have a ton of small parts, you might consider some plastic storage cabinets with sliding drawers. Pegboards work nicely in the garage or basement workspace to keep instruments handy and off the countertops. Maybe you need some new shelving to store larger-sized tools.
Step 4: Implement your new Tool Storage System.
If you have ordered a new tool box or some other item, then when it arrives begin to place your tools in order. Once you have got everything in its place, remember to always take the additional time to put items away when they are done being used. If you have added a pegboard, consider drawing an outline around each tool as it hangs on the pegboard to make it simpler to know where to return the tool.
Get motivated-you will be glad you did. Once you are organized, maybe you'll even have space to buy some new tools!
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