Smart Shop tips!

[Big Barn]

Nice! I need a misc bit rack like this. So many are laying down mixed up that I have no clue what I have.

BUT what do you do to make your largest drill size hole 1/64th oversized? :laughing:

You buy a drill bit that size, drill the hole and then throw the bit away.

 

[dragoneggs]

You buy a drill bit that size, drill the hole and then throw the bit away.

Another smart shop tip!

:mur: ...Why did I not think of that?

 

[two_bit_score]

Grandad thought of this years ago (50s). Instead of throwing one gallon metal cans away he cut as shown by the black line, straight down about 5", up at angle across, down other side to match, removing the spout area. Pliers he'd bend sharp edge inside 1/4". Then lined up on a shelf. Each one different sized nails, screws, etc.
You saw what it was then it had a handle to pick it up by, contents went to bottom.View attachment 659723

That’s a good idea. I use an old can opener and just cut the top off.

 

[Gem99ultra]

Perhaps not shop per se'..... but when I open a bottle (gallon) of bar oil for my chainsaws, I take the cap off but instead of taking the seal under it off, I punch a hole in it with a Phillips so now I have a much more controlled flow of oil into the saw.

Good idea. Another idea that I've found useful regarding chainsaw oil bottles, replace the cap with the lid off of a mustard bottle. The flip top saves me a lot of time when overfilling my chainsaw :laughing:

 

[TheFarmerInAdell]

Perhaps not shop per se'..... but when I open a bottle (gallon) of bar oil for my chainsaws, I take the cap off but instead of taking the seal under it off, I punch a hole in it with a Phillips so now I have a much more controlled flow of oil into the saw.

I use the 2-in-1 gas cans. One side is 1.5 gal of fuel, the other is 1/2 gal of oil. The spouts it came with are horrendous. I've just been too occupied (or lazy?) to find alternatives that work better.


In searching for an image I discovered they make a saddle pack for this type of can. This is now on my shopping list.

 

[PILOON]

When re building a carburetor I smear the gasket with grease, it makes for a good seal and can be reused a few times.

 

[PILOON]

In my shop I made a long swinging overhead arm from which I hang an extension cord.
I hate tripping over a gaggle of extension cords!
I hang a trouble light and a splitter for power tools.

 

[two_bit_score]

Good idea. Another idea that I've found useful regarding chainsaw oil bottles, replace the cap with the lid off of a mustard bottle. The flip top saves me a lot of time when overfilling my chainsaw :laughing:

I don’t go through a gallon of oil when I use my saws so I rarely am filling the saws in the field from a gallon jug. A quart bottle is usually fine for field pours but I may try changing the cap to a mustard top.

 

[Wagtail]

I use the 2-in-1 gas cans. One side is 1.5 gal of fuel, the other is 1/2 gal of oil. The spouts it came with are horrendous. I've just been too occupied (or lazy?) to find alternatives that work better.
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In searching for an image I discovered they make a saddle pack for this type of can. This is now on my shopping list.
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Easy-peasy solution as I have a similar can for 2-stroke/chain oil... I replaced the both of the spouts with the cut-off tops of 1.5 ltr (or whatever equivalent size in Imperial) plastic drink bottles.

Cut across at the 'flare' so that when you screw down the lock-collar, with the ring gasket, you get a good seal. Now you have a short spout with a screw-cap that's a heck of a lot easier to manage and fill the smaller tanks of you chainsaw, whipper-snipper, etc...

 

[pmsmechanic]

Easy-peasy solution as I have a similar can for 2-stroke/chain oil... I replaced the both of the spouts with the cut-off tops of 1.5 ltr (or whatever equivalent size in Imperial) plastic drink bottles.

Cut across at the 'flare' so that when you screw down the lock-collar, with the ring gasket, you get a good seal. Now you have a short spout with a screw-cap that's a heck of a lot easier to manage and fill the smaller tanks of you chainsaw, whipper-snipper, etc...

I had to read twice to picture what you said. Good idea!