7 Tips for Closing Up Shop at the End of the Day

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End-Of-Workday Project Parts Storage by Steven D. Johnson, Racine Wisconsin The Down to Earth Woodworker Several woodworkers recently asked if there was a "best practice" for what to do with project parts, pieces and "stuff" when leaving the shop at the end of the day. The answer is emphatically "yes," but the answer may be different depending on whether you are closing up shop for the night, for the week, or longer. Weekend warriors particularly require a strategy for caring for their project parts and pieces. Long-time readers know I am a proponent of adapting 5S/Lean manufacturing principles to the shop, and two of my mantras are "clean as you go" and "put things back in place." Getting in the habit of doing these two simple things will make you more efficient and significantly reduce the time necessary to clean your shop. It's no different with project parts, half-finished joinery, and partially assembled projects. Organized storage of these "works in progress" is critical. What are Steve's "Best Practices" for closing the shop at the end of the day?   Take a look at these fine tools for your workshop Woodpeckers OneTime Tool Setup Blocks Last day to order is Dec. 1, 2014   Legendary Wood Slicer Resawing Blade CLICK HERE for more info   Workbench Sale Save up to $200 CLICK HERE for more info   Rikon 14 Inch Deluxe Bandsaw Package Deal Save $250   Rikon Expandable 12 Inch Lathe Reg. $419.99 SALE $299.99 SAVE $120   Flexible Arm Magnetic LED Work Light CLICK HERE for more info   Save $100 on our Tormek T-3 Wet Grinder Only $299.99 while supply lasts Thinking of getting a SawStop for your workshop? DON'T WAIT! Your fingers are worth it!   In the U.S., a tablesaw accident happens EVERY 9 MINUTES!     Artisan Course With Paul Sellers Book and 7 DVD Set CLICK HERE for more info   By Hand & Eye by George Walker & Jim Tolpin CLICK HERE for more info The Anarchist's Tool Chest by Christopher Schwarz CLICK HERE for more info   Grandpa's Workshop by Maurice Pommier CLICK HERE for more info Grandpa's Workshop Sign CLICK HERE for more info     The Naked Woodworker DVD CLICK HERE for more info   Rikon 10 inch Bandsaw Save $90 Woodworker's 6 inch Dial Caliper Why this is the one you need in your workshop     Take a look inside these 8 cool woodworking shops   Woodworking Videos BLOG VISIT OUR FULL ONLINE CATALOG CLEARANCE & other SALE Items 1045 N. Highland Ave. NE Atlanta, Georgia 30306 Tel. 800-241-6748 Email us at customerservice@highlandwoodworking.com Copyright © 2014 Highland Hardware, Inc. Errors regarding pricing and specifications are subject to correction. SOME SALE QUANTITIES MAY SELL OUT and become unavailable at the advertised price.

 

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