the most important thing in the shop when working on projects

sam5570 · Mar 18, 2013

seem's like every time i am working on something in the shop there is one thing i go to almost every time, when i was a kid we clled it the bent nail can - now i call it the junk box it;s kinda full.

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murphy1244 · Mar 18, 2013

That's my miracle dish . Seems to always have that bolt nut or screw I need to finish the job. I" ve found some pretty strange stuff that I need to use and BAM its there.

sam5570 · Mar 18, 2013

it just seems that don't matter what im working on i got to got to that pan to find something i need to make something else work.

MBTRAC · Mar 18, 2013

A chalk stick, so I can sketch the project plan out on the concrete floor - no need for a computer & CAD drawing

2458n · Mar 18, 2013

Large tin can with lid. Popcorn came it when new. Always looking in it for screws, nuts ,bolts,and other such pieces when fixing something. If un fixing something the save for later parts get removed and thrown into the can.

Qapla · Mar 18, 2013

Funny, we have a large cabinet with four drawers that used to be for "dress patterns" in it's former life. It is full of all sorts of nuts, bolts, screws, nails and PVC fittings.

Fortunately, my brother used to install commercial steel shelving and brought home loads of unused fasteners of all sorts and sizes so we have a very nice array of them when we need one.

bikerdib · Mar 18, 2013

MBTRAC said:
A chalk stick, so I can sketch the project plan out on the concrete floor - no need for a computer & CAD drawing

I use a carpenter's pencil, it's more precise...

creekbend · Mar 18, 2013

I have coffee cans and mason jars full of nuts, bolts,screws and most everything in between that I have collected for 40 years.

DABSGT · Mar 18, 2013

In my garage I have an old chest full of at least 2 of every thing I need. That is only when I need it I can't find it so end up buying 2 more. After finishing the project and put the extra one away for next time seems like I always find what I needed in the first place! Anyone else with that problem?

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