storing Hand and Power Tools
Most workshops have hand tools. Hand tools are classified as any tools that don’t require batteries or need to be plugged in to operate. They are typically the easiest tools to misplace and lose; therefore, it is important to keep them organized. How to organize them depends on several factors: the available storage space, the number of tools, and how often they are used.
One simple solution to organizing tools is to use a toolbox. A toolbox is a box or container for tool storage. Toolboxes come in a variety of shapes and sizes, so choose one that’s proportional in size to the number of tools in the workshop. The best toolboxes will have several com- partments to help keep everything organized (Figure 8-1). Put the tools you use most often near the top com- partments and those you use less frequently down below.
If the electronics shop does not have a toolbox at each workspace, then the hand tools will be organized in a separate storage cabinet on a tool panel. Many times the tools will be outlined on the tool panel where they are to be stored (Figure 8-2). Keep in mind that the hand tools used on a regularly basis should be easily accessible.
Power tools are generally larger than hand tools. As with your hand tools, the organization of your power tools will depend on how many tools you have, how much storage space is available, and how often you use the tools. If you have a large number of power tools,
Questions
1. What factors affect the storage of hand tools?
2. What is the simplest way to store hand tools?
3. Which tools are stored at the least accessible location?
4. What determines the storage of power tools?
5. What is the best method for storing power tools?