Thread: Shop cleanliness

Originally Posted by 32t

I agree if the job takes a day or two.

My trouble comes when I might not get back to that project "for a while".

That is 100% the reason I no longer allow myself to simply put down the things I'm working on without putting them away. Because eventually, every surface was covered in things I was working on at some point or other.

Everything that has been said in this thread applies equally well to my desk, my bookcase, my dining room table and my garage.

I know exactly where everything is - somewhere under the pile!

I've heard it said, "Never trust a service man whose van is too clean."
...just sayin'

Originally Posted by PaulFLUS

I've heard it said, "Never trust a service man whose van is too clean."
...just sayin'

My workroom doesn't have many tools but I alway close my vice, does that count?

My garage is another matter I have loads of car tools that I keep on a pegboard mostly, they always stay tidy because my trailer is in the way of getting at them.

Everything right where I need it. The cabinet drawers are full

Originally Posted by STF

My workroom doesn't have many tools but I alway close my vice, does that count?

My garage is another matter I have loads of car tools that I keep on a pegboard mostly, they always stay tidy because my trailer is in the way of getting at them.

I never close my vice completely. I leave it at a minimum of 1/2 turn open.

I have never had problems but was taught that doing that leaves the handle/bar/rod [What is the proper term?] Loose so if you hit it or grab it it moves.

It made sense to me and I didn't question my elders!

Originally Posted by rolodave

Everything right where I need it. The cabinet drawers are full

You have more tools than the last time I visited you shop.

Or did you just clean them up and arrange them for the picture?

No arranging.
Pretty much stays like this