Clever Things We Do In Our Shops

[T Bredehoft]

I keep a supply of used plastic sandwich bags. (No mayonnaise sandwiches.) When using a magnetic base on a machined surface, (lathe, mill table, etc.,) put the folded sandwich bag under the magnet. It's thin enough to allow the magnet to be solid, but won't scratch the table or way.

 

[Frank Ford]

Here's a link to my list of 407 Shop Tips:
http://www.frets.com/HomeShopTech/ShopTips/tiplist.html

 

[kd4gij]

Hide from the better half.

 

[RHayes]

Adding some wood knobs to this chuck key makes it so much nicer to use.

 

[wawoodman]

Don't forget "Hot is on the left."

The way I learned the plumbers' code:
Hot's on the left.
Cold's on the right.
S**t won't run uphill.
Don't bite your nails.

 

[GK1918]

Whats the old saying "laws are made to be broken" ?

 

[TOOLMASTER]

lol

 

[TOOLMASTER]

got my fan on a remote switch by the bench....easy to turn off when i tig

 

[hman]

Whats the old saying "laws are made to be broken" ?View attachment 132927

Durn! Never knew it would be that easy to accurize a 3-jaw chuck! Looks like it should be good for a tenth or so.

 

[hman]

I use the small magnetic dish from Harbor Freight to hold my SpillMaster.View attachment 121419

Great idea. And here's a MUCH less expensive alternative to the Spillmaster ...
http://www.lakeshorelearning.com/product/productDet.jsp?productItemID=1,689,949,371,896,043&ASSORTMENT<>ast_id=1408474395181113&bmUID=1470350943394
A set of 10 cups, assorted top colors is $12 plus $5 shipping. Cups have screw tops and hinged lids. I just got my set, and I think they'll work very well!

Note - photo shows colored paints inside the cups. The bottoms are clear.