Difference between revisions of "Tool Cage"

Revision as of 05:00, 18 July 2014


Tool Cage
Hosted Since:	January, 2014
Location:	Shop
Equipment:
Area Host Contact Details
Name:	Sevin Straus
Phone:	773-772-7772
Email:	sevin at knowledgefusion.net
Other Contact:
Office Hours:	Generally: Tuesday Member meeting and Wednesdays 2-4pm
Certifications:

For our shop tools, supplies, et cetera.

Update 7/13/14

I have done some organization and cleanup of the tool cage.

Moved the stack of white bins with sandpaper, fasteners, etc next to the bins behind the Laser computer
Organized the loose tools into the large red Craftsman rolling tool chest. I was unable to label the drawers today as the labeler was out of labels. I will put labels to help out, but here is the basic layout (I may have reversed one):
- Top: safety equipment: glasses, goggles, masks, etc.
- 1st Chest Drawer: small tools currently small screwdrivers and driver bits
- 2nd: Screwdrivers
- 3rd: Sockets
- 4th: Wrenches
- 5th: Pliers, diagonal cutters,
- 1st Cart Drawer: files
- 2nd: vice grips, large adjustable wrenches
- 3rd: Pry bar and other large tools
- 4th: corded electric power tools
- 5th: corded electric power tools
All of the empty carrying cases have been moved to the top of the cage
Drastic cut down in the number of drills
I tried to leave a set of single tools on the pegboard for quick usage

Next up I will start to tackle the fasteners.

And learn to do something useful on the laser cutter to better organize the drawers.

In the meantime, let me know what you think.

Rules

Please put equipment back where it came from.

Please suggest any new needed tools. Tool Crib Wishlist

If a tool is worn out or broken, please let the Area Host know as soon as possible, and put the broken tool into the "Broken Tool Bucket"

Safety

Please use tools appropriately. We have hammers for hammering!

Safety equipment such as goggles and hearing protection are available and highly recommended.

Tools Available

I am currently working on coming up with an updated list of what tools we have, and what we need to get to order to fill out our basic tools.

I have created a set of Categories below that I will be using to group things together. That will define our current tool "footprint" and more detailed inventory will show how complete we are.

If there is something missing, please let me know!

Categories of tools:

Corded Tools
Cordless Tools
Woodworking Tools
Metalworking Tools
Screwdrivers
Wrenches
Sockets
Hammers
Saws and Cutting Tools
Pneumatic Tools
Extension Cords

Consumables:

Sandpaper
Nuts, bolts and washers
Screws and fasteners
Tape
Glue

Other:

Safety Equipment
Plumbing Tools
Electrical Tools
Painting
Workbench & Saw Horses
Lighting

Next Steps for the Tool Crib

Organize what we have
- Allocation of existing pegboard to large items
- Consolidation of Screws, Nuts, Bolts, etc.
- Create a Map of what is where and publish
Finish initial inventory
Begin purchasing of needed tools and supplies

Authorizations

None at this time.

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 * Moved the stack of white bins with sandpaper, fasteners, etc next to the bins behind the Laser computer
-* Organized the loose tools into the large red Craftsman rolling tool chest.  I was unable to label the drawers today as the labeler was out of labels.  I will put labels to help out, but here is the basic layout (I may have  reversed one):
+* Organized the loose tools into the large red Craftsman rolling tool chest. I was unable to label the drawers today as the labeler was out of labels. I will put labels to help out, but here is the basic layout (I may have reversed one):
 ** Top: safety equipment: glasses, goggles, masks, etc.
 ** 1st Chest Drawer: small tools currently small screwdrivers and driver bits
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 * I tried to leave a set of single tools on the pegboard for quick usage
 Next up I will start to tackle the fasteners.
 And learn to do something useful on the laser cutter to better organize the drawers.