Comments on: Why Clean Your Shop?

By: TBDKeith

TBDKeith — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 21:35:33 +0000

Jack,
I look forward to getting to work when my shop is clean.
I spent the first half of today cleaning and moving a few tools. There is a large storage cabinet that was always blocked for one reason or another, so I decided to move it today. It was to heavy to move full so I emptied it and sorted out the junk that been collecting for years. Now I have a few new(old) tools and some extra storage space. I should do that more often.
Keith

By: Jack

Jack — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 20:13:25 +0000

Cleaning and putting away is best done as a habit, for both health and safety. I find that I get less frustrated when I have enough space, and a place for things in an organized shop.

I will admit that I do not always follow my advice, but when I do, I enhance my joy of being in the shop.

By: TBDKeith

TBDKeith — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 11:31:00 +0000

Hi Stan,
Sharing a shop with your car presents it’s own challenges but asking your wife to give up her craft room!!! Wise decision to stay clear of that one. Do you have the larger tools mounted on casters?
Keith

By: Toolmanstan

Toolmanstan — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 03:35:02 +0000

Boy if I could just commit to a clean shop. My shop gets dirty even when I don’t work in it
I swear!
My main goal is to return my tools to their proper place after I’m done with them. I would like a clear workbench though. Sharing a shop with a car is not the best set up. I wonder if my wife really needs a craft room?
Better not go there.

Happy sawdust,
Stan

By: TBDKeith

TBDKeith — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 13:24:25 +0000

Peter,
You make a great point about finishing. The prep time before finishing can be cut down with regular cleaning. I have to admit that I don’t clean around/under my larger tools as often as I should.
Thank you
Keith

By: Peter

Peter — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 18:46:24 +0000

There are a couple other good reasons, I think. One is that if you’re like me, you may not have a separate finishing space. CLeaning everyday keeps dust to a minimum (as much as that’s possible). Also, cleaning around tools keeps them cleaner too – dust, woodchips and all sorts of things can get into power tools, gears, etc. and cause problems over time. I also like to start with a clean, easy to use space as Warren does.

By: TBDKeith

TBDKeith — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 23:53:28 +0000

Mark,
I think I am going to have to borrow your line “some people just don’t understand the beauty of wood in all it’s forms.”
Thanks for the chuckle.
Keith

By: woodrecyclerman

woodrecyclerman — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 16:45:58 +0000

Keith iv tried telling my wife that but she still wanted carpet in the house and told me “don’t bring any more sawdust in the house on my boots or else” well some people just don’t understand the beauty of wood in all its forms….Mark

By: TBDKeith

TBDKeith — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 14:10:02 +0000

Mark,
I think that we are all guilty to some degree. We get so busy sometimes that there is little time anything else. Sawdust under foot, well that’s a 100 times better than concrete.
Keith

By: woodrecyclerman

woodrecyclerman — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 12:20:13 +0000

Well and truly guilty most woodworker would be horrified at my workshop. But in my defence the sawdust under foot is much softer for my feet than concrete so i was only thinking of my health (yea right) Joking apart very good advise. I will sort it out right away best wishes ….Mark