Garage Tours

[Bryan Williams]

I make it a habit now to buy a 10mm socket every time I go out.

 

[Ashley Burton]

I tidy up at the end or when I can be bothered

 

[Barking Mat]

I'm in the 'I like it organised' camp.

It helps me to make sure I've got all my tools back together once I've finished a job and give them wipe over ready for next time

I like the idea, my other workshop was organised, it's about having storage space, and that old gem, a place for everything, and everything in its place. Which currently eludes me.

 

[8ob]

I don't think a tidy workshop is necessarily an inactive one although for some it can be, from my perspective I spend far less time cleaning up than I used to spend looking for tools/gear. That in turn speeds up repair times, not too many ornaments here and the workshops get used a lot more than most.

Bob

 

[redlig]

Been trying to convince one of our young engineers to do that! Doesn't help he doesn't seem to be able to see whats smack infront of him either . . . making him go for a wander around the place (big place!) to find another . . .

In my apprenticeship days we used to call that skiving !

 

[MetalMonkey]

Tidy workshop and clean tools for me too.

I've mentioned before, but I will often clean up the workshop and use it as thinking time.
I can never focus properly when I'm working in a pigsty with tools and parts everywhere although it does happen.

My tool philosophy is:

If I have to borrow a tool two or three times I buy one - even if it is unlikely I'll use it again. I don't like borrowing tools.
If I like a tool I usually make up the set, just to have them handy or in case it comes in useful. Or to have a spare.
I'd rather have and not need and I try and have the right tool for the job.

I also work on a wide range of projects so I have a large variety of tools, many don't see a lot of work, some see a lot - I clean and look after them all.
I've always bought the best that I can afford and put a lot of time and effort in to choosing them, and therefore I make it a point to look after them and treat them as an investment.

Consequently most of my tools look new, with the exception of the usual beater screwdrivers and a couple of cheapy socket sets for use in scrapyards.
I've never understood the notion that dirty beaten up tools are a badge of experience or competence.

I cut my teeth in the aerospace sector where tools were kept clean and organised and losing them just wasn't an option, so I suppose it stuck with me ever since.

I do enjoy watching the garage/workshop and machine shop tours as I often spot something new or interesting to add to the wish list.
I think it is fair to say a lot of them do spend quite a bit of time tidying up their shops prior to making a video.

I've been watching a few youtube videos recently from Clough42 - he must have one of the cleanest workshops, but still does some interesting projects.

 

[dobbslc]

My workshop, one bench covered in 4" s of sawdust, the other a clutter of stuff I haven't found a place for.

The French have an expression, a tidy workshop, is a workshop where nothing gets done.

I must get loads done then...

 

[Matchless]

My workshop, one bench covered in 4" s of sawdust, the other a clutter of stuff I haven't found a place for.

The French have an expression, a tidy workshop, is a workshop where nothing gets done.

I can loose a Jag cylinder head on my bench,

 

[OJCar]

I can loose a Jag cylinder head on my bench,

I can loose the workbench.

 

[Tinbasherdan]

I must say at the moment I’m firmly in the “it’s in here somewhere” camp, mainly because I have about 3 times more gear than I could reasonably expect to fit in a single garage. New workshop on the new house in a few months should fix that. I don’t religiously wipe tools down- if it’s dripping in oil yeah, but a few oily fingerprints aren’t going to harm it, they won’t rust!
Worked with a guy with C.50k of snap on gear and immaculate workshop at home. Not one bit of it ever got used, he just liked collecting it and arranging it. Bizarre but up to him I suppose

 

[My Old Landy]

I have been keeping mine a lot tidier recently because I am fed up with buying multiples of things because I can't find them
However, the other reason is because we will be moving so I will need to transport it all to somewhere

 

[daleyd]

When I bought my milling machine my missus asked what I needed it for - I told her it was to make some bits for my lathe. I was in the garage today doing some stuff on the lathe and she asked me what I was doing - “making some stuff for my milling machine”.

I could see the cogs whirring in her head, I’m hoping she doesn’t put the puzzle pieces together any time soon....

 

[slim_boy_fat]

The French have an expression, a tidy workshop, is a workshop where nothing gets done.

But they're....well....French

 

[Big_B]

Tidy workshop and clean tools for me too.

I've mentioned before, but I will often clean up the workshop and use it as thinking time.
I can never focus properly when I'm working in a pigsty with tools and parts everywhere although it does happen.

I agree with MetalMonkey

I like to tidy up after working too, even if I'm working on the same project the next day. Gives me a chance to check my tools and make sure everything is where it needs to be.

 

[indy4x]

I agree with MetalMonkey

I like to tidy up after working too, even if I'm working on the same project the next day. Gives me a chance to check my tools and make sure everything is where it needs to be.

Ditto