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Posted by: DNHunt Nov 14 2004, 10:40 AM

When did the nuke hit? This morning I slipped on a tool on the floor. I have to clean this mess up or I may get hurt. How do you guys keep your work areas clean? I hate cleaning up.

Dave


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Posted by: itsa914 Nov 14 2004, 10:43 AM

Mine is spotless just becareful when opening ANY doors

Posted by: xsboost90 Nov 14 2004, 10:46 AM

i try to clean up at the end of each time im in there, just make small piles of tools and parts etc., and the next time im in there before i start i put the tools away and start all over.

Posted by: 9146986 Nov 14 2004, 10:58 AM

It happens, I call it "heat of the battle". Slip the teenager a $20 and have him clean it up!

Posted by: Lawrence Nov 14 2004, 11:03 AM

If I'm alone...it's clean as you go. If I don't, I'll never find the same tools again.

Otherwise - the solution is a Toolwench.

-Rusty

Posted by: rhodyguy Nov 14 2004, 11:49 AM

the engine would'nt take up so much room if you installed it in your car.

kevin

Posted by: bperry Nov 14 2004, 12:42 PM

Wow, I'm surprised that the workmate can support the weight
of an engine. I'd use something a bit beefier.

I found that just keeping a 55 gallon trashcan lined with heavy 3 mil
contractor bags (home depot) in the corner helps alot.
Get the heavy ones the thin ones will tear and ruin your day.

My technique is to clean up and actually put away ALL the tools when
ever there is a major task completed or at the end of each day before
I go to bed. It it too tempting and easy to just keep going and blast
right into the next task or leave the tools out for the next day.
Most of the time the tools and supplies of the next task are different anyway and in some cases, I may not get back to the task
for a few days.

I also have a designated place or case for each and every tool.
Once all the tools are put away, most of what is left is crap
or stuff that goes in the waste bin anyway so clean up isn't that bad.

And as bad as your space looks, I bet within an hour you could
have it cleaned up.

--- bill

Posted by: Qarl Nov 14 2004, 01:07 PM

Step #1 - Send your pretty car with new engine to Qarl

Posted by: spare time toys Nov 14 2004, 01:19 PM

When did you come by and take a photo of my shop. OH the floor aint pink from overspray never mind.

Posted by: redshift Nov 14 2004, 01:25 PM

Dave... THAT LOOKS LIKE HELL!

I keep a small roll-around table top that has the set of tools I need for the work I am doing, then I roll-'em back.


M

Posted by: J P Stein Nov 14 2004, 01:29 PM

Hay, that don't look too bad, but I hope none of your patients see that pic......"I let this guy in my mouth?"

Get your youngn' and explain that the father son projects aren't all wine & roses.....there's drudgery involved. He prolly already knows that after cleaning that motor, but he may try to skate.....I would

Posted by: Rhodes71/914 Nov 14 2004, 02:22 PM

I learned from working on boats and in a shop that the best thing to do is put all tools and parts away at the end of the day or end of the project which ever comes first. Try to give everything a place so that it becomes routine when it is time to clean up. This method saves time as well, you won't be hunting for that damn 13mm deep socket agian.

Where did I set those needle nose pliers

Peg boards are nice for some, nice tool boxes are good to.

I like Miles suggestion of the cart, get the tools out you need for the job at hand and roll it over to where you are working.

Oh I have one of those B&D work bench thingies, I don't think I would trust it for an engine stand. Then again I have a 3 year old trying to help me out so safety and cleanliness is a big issue in my garage.

Happy cleaning

sr

Posted by: mharrison Nov 14 2004, 03:27 PM

You definitely need a place where everything actually goes. If you don't have that, then a) you don't have to put it up and you can never find it when you need it.

I have an open carport with two small storage rooms. I found that I had to move my storage UP rather than let it sprawl. I have a ton of stuff hanging on the wall. (Yes there is some rhyme and reason to it!) I also got a large office type wall locker with double doors and heavy shevles. It works great !

Like everybody says, you have to do your best to put the tools up and straighten up when you finish a task, or a day.

Posted by: ChrisReale Nov 14 2004, 05:27 PM

Get one of those roll around Craftsman tool boxes that you can stack. Try Sears. Oh, put the engine in your car also.

Posted by: sj914 Nov 14 2004, 05:32 PM

Try throwing some of that stuff in the garbage (boxes, spraycans). And buy more shelves or cabinets so you have a place for the big tools.

Posted by: Bruce Allert Nov 14 2004, 05:33 PM

Posted by: DNHunt Nov 14 2004, 06:51 PM

Well I broke down and cleaned it up. I actually have room for a car.

Dave


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Posted by: J P Stein Nov 14 2004, 08:15 PM

I see the problem....and here's the solution. Cabinets & benches. I bet you could find some seim-employed carpenter to do ya some.


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Posted by: J P Stein Nov 14 2004, 08:16 PM

Next.


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Posted by: Elliot Cannon Nov 14 2004, 08:32 PM

Ask Skline to send a picture of his garage and you won't feel so bad about yours! LOL
Cheers, Elliot

Posted by: SirAndy Nov 14 2004, 08:33 PM

Posted by: Porsche Rescue Nov 14 2004, 10:22 PM

JP, what's the story with that yellow ATS wheel? Changing the color scheme on ULF?

Posted by: airsix Nov 14 2004, 10:44 PM

Don't feel bad Dave. I can't seem to keep my garage clean either. Rather than frequent short 'maintenance' cleanings I end up doing monumnetal seasonal cleanings. Just finished one tonight. Spread it out over 4 days. Took a total of 24 hours. Every time I go through this I say "Never again!" but inevitably it starts to slip and before you know it my workbench is a piece of plywood laying on top of a pile of crap laying on top of the real workbench.

I did make some serious improvements this time though. I finished remodeling the kitchen recently and this weekend I put up all the old kitchen cabinets in the garage. Makes a big difference to be able to get most of the junk up off the floor. Like JP said - get some shelves/cabinets. It'll help a bunch.

-Ben M.

Posted by: scott thacher Nov 14 2004, 11:50 PM

hay sir andy i am with you no garage, after i pick up tools i let the street sweeper clean the rest. and yes it needs paint


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Posted by: Mrs. K Nov 15 2004, 12:30 AM

Well, all I can say is......
"a place for everything,
and everything in it's place"

When you are in the right mood,
just go for it and clean it all up.....
then keep it that way! You will
actually be more motivated to keep
it clean once you have spent all that time getting
it in order!!!
You can do it!

Lisa

Posted by: J P Stein Nov 15 2004, 12:55 AM

Posted by: Reiche Nov 15 2004, 01:16 AM

Hey Dave, next time your garage is dirty give me a buzz. I need to get some dirt under my fingernails. Better under mine than yours, since I don't have to stick them into people's mouths.



Unless they ask nice.

Posted by: neo914-6 Nov 15 2004, 01:29 AM

Dave,
I have a detached one car garage that isn't cleared out enough to fit my car yet. Up until this afternoon I couldn't walk through it. I bought a car tent so I could store the stuff currently in my garage! Once I do get my 914 in the garage, I'll barely be able to open the doors and squeeze my overweight self out of it. Now that I have a Koenig seat I will need to study yoga.
Felix

Posted by: mattillac Nov 15 2004, 02:38 AM

i wish i had a garage... <_<

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Posted by: scott thacher Nov 15 2004, 05:00 AM

thats nothing i did rings and painted the engine tin and parts at night during the winter at my old place, in the concrete back yard

Posted by: watsonrx13 Nov 15 2004, 06:10 AM

OK my solution:

1. No working on the car at the house garage.
2. Build a carport/work shop at the in-law's.
3. Buy a separate portable shed for storing large body pieces at the in-laws.
4. Send engine to another member's house for him to rebuild.
5. Spend 15-30 min laying out all tools, hoses, equipment, parts. Includes using a leaf blower to blow the leaves and dust from floor of carport.
6. Spend 30-60 min picking up tools, hoses, equipment, parts.
7. Once every 2 months shop-vac floor and countertops of any dust and small metal shavings.

Primary key to orgainzation, storage,storage,storage. Work bench, cabinets, tool chest and in-law that doesn't want to see the mess when I'm not working on it.

BTW, your garage looks a lot better now....