Helpful hints for building coops

[DownByTheRiver]

Get a small storage bin just for that stuff and label it. Make a spot for it on a convenient shelf. Problem solved!

That might work if I never set anything down anywhere!

 

[CapricornFarm]

That might work if I never set anything down anywhere!

Oh, you are like me and don't put stuff back! In that case, buy 6 of each and put them in the bin. When you run out, buy 6 more. Saves trips for just one item!

 

[CapricornFarm]

I have to learn to throw the wd40 can away as soon as it is empty.
there are not many things as irritating than after looking for a can of WD, to finally find one and it is empty.

I learned that about pens that don't work. Just throw it out!

 

[DownByTheRiver]

Oh, you are like me and don't put stuff back! In that case, buy 6 of each and put them in the bin. When you run out, buy 6 more. Saves trips for just one item!

Good answer!

 

[jvls1942]

I learned that about pens that don't work. Just throw it out!

can't do that,, if I did, my pencil mug would be empty ..

when I was building houses, I would take a handful of spikes and scatter them all over the floor.
because it never failed, I would be holding a board and my nail pouch would be empty.. so just look on the floor, there should be a spike close by, enough to hold the board while I filled my pouch again..
I hardly ever put anything back right away.. my duct tape cabinet would always be empty..
when I really can't find a tool, I go to my wife's tool box. she thinks that the pastel flowed handles will deter me NOT

btw, today I did go and buy a
1 1/8" forstner bit. I needed a 3/4" one, too. there was a set of 4 from 1/4" to 1" in a pack. the whole set cost less than the single 3/4" one ..
Now I have to build a flat box to hold them all; so I can lose them all at once
......jiminwisc...

 

[CapricornFarm]

can't do that,, if I did, my pencil mug would be empty ..

when I was building houses, I would take a handful of spikes and scatter them all over the floor.
because it never failed, I would be holding a board and my nail pouch would be empty.. so just look on the floor, there should be a spike close by, enough to hold the board while I filled my pouch again..
I hardly ever put anything back right away.. my duct tape cabinet would always be empty..
when I really can't find a tool, I go to my wife's tool box. she thinks that the pastel flowed handles will deter me NOT

btw, today I did go and buy a
1 1/8" forstner bit. I needed a 3/4" one, too. there was a set of 4 from 1/4" to 1" in a pack. the whole set cost less than the single 3/4" one ..
Now I have to build a flat box to hold them all; so I can lose them all at once
......jiminwisc...

I just use those plastic tool boxes i get cheap at Goodwill and write with sharpie what is in them . Keep them on the shelves in the workshop.

 

[jvls1942]

In my quest for the set of drill bits, I came across a stack of small bins. they match the bins I have on the shelves filled with spikes and nails..
I always make the mistake of putting too many wrenches or sockets into a tool box.
then it gets too heavy to lift.
this time around I am going to put in a double set of sockets and the drivers.
still will be heavy, but manageable ..
the rest of the sockets will go into either bins or pails.
but today I hope to finish the second roller for the sanding table, then I can reassemble it and move on to setting up the new/used craftsman lathe..

.........jiminwisc.......

 

[jvls1942]

I got the new shaft made, got the bearings implanted into the ends of the roller.
plan A did not work with drilling with the lathe
Plan B did work, but it took longer to make
the jig than it did to drill the holes.
made it up to 64F today. I actually had to find a spot in the shade to work..
.....jiminwisc...

 

[CapricornFarm]

We had a nice day until around 4 pm when it started to drizzle. I got the frame made for my 2 tray egg turner. Figured out how to cut metal with my dremel by reading directions! Guys, it really helps!

 

[jvls1942]

when all else fails, read the directions..

I am going to research variable speed electric motors.
I wonder if a motor from a tread mill walker can be utilized ?
I think I have an old tread mill in the woods
I get my exercise by walking out to look at it..