Organizing Tips

[Ian Curtis]

I just stumbled on this today, and I think it might be of some use. Jamie Hyneman gives a tour of the Mythbusters shop, and if you've ever seen the shop (and who hasn't?) you know they have lots and lots of things to keep track of. Lots of good ideas in here. They have "stations" set up throughout the shop, essentially a place you can always go and find a sharpie, pencil, calculator and tape measure. They've also got a former card catalog used to hold various motors, solenoids, and things. Neat ideas, and as you'll see, everything has a place and its all labelled.

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[Karibou]

Originally Posted by iCurtis

They've also got a former card catalog used to hold various motors, solenoids, and things.

Card catalogs are fantastic. One of my teachers uses one to organize odds and ends in the planetarium at school, and it works great for her. I can also see one useful for storing/sorting sprockets, masterlinks, and tools like box cutters and rolls of tape (if they will fit in the drawers; you might have to use several yards of it first ;P )

[Dick Linn]

If you need a rolling cart for tools, the Harbor Freight # 95659 is a pretty good deal when you catch it on sale for $99. (like it is now) and then use one of the 20% off store coupons as well.

The # 95272 is probably a bit better but is twice the price.

Take a look at this organizer. They are great for small parts and the larger ones can be used for tools.

http://www.diyanswerguy.com/diy-answ...ol-box-review/