I put up shelves last Christmas to organise stuff but there is so much I just don't know where to put some of the stuff on floor.
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I put up shelves last Christmas to organise stuff but there is so much I just don't know where to put some of the stuff on floor.
Think about the number of times in your life that you've tidied up the shed/garage/workshop/loft/cellar/whatever, and the number of times it's gone back to being a tip.
As I say - I know exactly what it's like, I am not trying to score points.
Consider the wisdom of fixing your box to the wall at the far end.
As I say - I know exactly what it's like, I am not trying to score points.
Consider the wisdom of fixing your box to the wall at the far end.
A place for everything and everything has a place.
I never tidy my garage, I always put tools back as soon as I have finished using.Its always tidy and jobs take a fraction of the time as everything is to hand.
When I work with my son-in-law I spend half my times tidying his tool bag and repairing the tools he has damaged throwing them in the shed.Last week that was rewiring his multi tool and repairing his paslode, which he replaced this week because he trashed it again.
I never tidy my garage, I always put tools back as soon as I have finished using.Its always tidy and jobs take a fraction of the time as everything is to hand.
When I work with my son-in-law I spend half my times tidying his tool bag and repairing the tools he has damaged throwing them in the shed.Last week that was rewiring his multi tool and repairing his paslode, which he replaced this week because he trashed it again.
Could you downsize ? Do you use all of those tools every week ? If you don't, why not sell them and hire instead when needed ? You can build decent relationships with hire companies to the point where hiring is no longer cost prohibitive..I realise that many traders have an obsession with collecting tools, but it's a bad outlook because you just make yourself a bigger target for crime. The key is to have the most basic essentials, not have a sentimental attachment to tools, and only buy it if you absolutely need it. I would honestly look to see if you can sell off most of what you don't use at least every week.
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How common is it that tools are stolen?
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I keep tools in my house. Not because of the cost of having them stolen (mostly very cheap tools) but so burglars cannot then use them to break in. A lady up the road had her back door smashed in (that sounds a bit wrong) with her own sledgehammer that was kept in the shed (lock was broken, probably with the crowbar from the first shed they broke into!).
If I had 2000+ of tools I'd consider keeping them in the loft - how often do burglars look in lofts?
If I had 2000+ of tools I'd consider keeping them in the loft - how often do burglars look in lofts?
It's far too commonly talked about to be a rare occurrence especially in this day and age. The double downside is that you can't rely on the police or insurance companies to do their job.
But what?, I see a garage which is only 20% full.
What about means of access ?
well, I guess it depends how often you use them....
But a cupboard in the house somewhere would also be cheaper than a £1000 metal box.
or, a DIY project?
or maybe just the cupboard under the stairs?
I could be wrong but I don't think OP is in that sort of trade
Interesting point. I hardly ever use my chop saw. But hiring isn't cheap. For example if I wanted a breaker it's over £40 to hire but to buy £160. So use it for four days and you've got your money back. I know what u mean though one break in and I lose the lot
That's one thing I was having a conversation with my mate about, he was saying the same about the cost of hiring versus buying for some tools. The thing is though hire charges can range significant so it's worth shopping around, and with any trade discounts your looking at significantly cheaper prices. I could hire a heavy duty breaker now for as little as £20. Also keep in mind a hire tool will be routinely checked and serviced every time it's back in the shop as opposed to sitting in a van or garage getting rust.
