Tips & Tricks

[barneyrb]

I haven't seen these in any one thread and I am just starting on a dedicated saw shop for me. I do some of the obvious such as when I break a saw down that I know I will have to wait on parts, I take all the screws and ziplock them then put into a container (wal-mart rubbermaid $9) with the powerhead so everything for that saw stays together. Do any of you have any tips that could help me organize?

Also are there any tools or equipment that you could recomend? I have a decent air compressor, air tools, dishwasher, drill press, vac tester, bench grinder, and bead blaster.

I only have a 10x10 building and want to make the most of it. The air compressor will be outside with plumbing run in. I appreciate any help.

 

[AKDriveSprocket]

I use a cup cake pan when I work on any thing to help keep track of the screws and other small parts. Do you call it a pan or a cup cake holder?

 

[BobL]

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Do any of you have any tips that could help me organize?

Also are there any tools or equipment that you could recomend? I have a decent air compressor, air tools, dishwasher, drill press, vac tester, bench grinder, and bead blaster.

Buy or make one of these - they are very handy.

Thread with a few different designs here.

 

[tdi-rick]

Great link, thanks Bob.
I missed it first time 'round

 

[Brian VT]

My favorite tool in the shop is a bendable stick with a magnet on the end.

 

[wfsdno]

Small LED flex head flashlight, $3 in walmart checkout line. Has Magnet on other end of flashlight to hold it in place while working or storing.

Roger

 

[flashy]

When I overfill the bar oil tank, tipping the saw slightly lets an air bubble out so I can then put the cap on without forcing oil out.

 

[angelo c]

Egg carton for the nuts and bolts for each saw.

I also use a old syrup bottle to poor bar oil in the saws. Stays clean and doesn't spill. also carry a old paint brush to wipe the saw down before I poor oil and mix in. also give the saw a quick wipe down and the filter a brush at end of day.

A

 

[Modifiedmark]

Randy, about all I can add is I use a magnitized parts "dish" to put the screws and bolts in while I'm tearing one down, so that way I can't tip it over very easy and watch them all go flying across the room.

 

[Saw Dr.]

I usually keep a 12 pack around the shop for use when working on Mini-MAC's.

 

[Modifiedmark]

I usually keep a 12 pack around the shop for use when working on Mini-MAC's.

Got that right

I found out I do better to just give the mini macs away and go stright to the beer

 

[deezlfan]

The air compressor will be outside with plumbing run in.

Do your compressor and air tools a favor and do not have your equipment outside. The moisture will destroy your investment in short order. At the very least buy a moisture trap and mount it as far from the compressor as possible.

 

[pioneerguy600]

Randy, about all I can add is I use a magnitized parts "dish" to put the screws and bolts in while I'm tearing one down, so that way I can't tip it over very easy and watch them all go flying across the room.

Exactly what I was going to suggest. +1
Pioneerguy600

 

[Brian VT]

I usually keep a 12 pack around the shop for use when working on Mini-MAC's.

Got that right

I found out I do better to just give the mini macs away and go stright to the beer

TRADE the mini macs FOR beer.

 

[pioneerguy600]

Also very handy are a Dremel set with cutter discs,grinding discs/pads and other grinding stones etc. A battery impact driver with socket adapter and drive bits like T27 ,Phillips, Allen std. and metric. A couple of gear pullers with adjustable arms and a whole bunch of customized probably home made items that come in handy.LOL
Pioneerguy600

 

[GASoline71]

Randy, about all I can add is I use a magnitized parts "dish" to put the screws and bolts in while I'm tearing one down, so that way I can't tip it over very easy and watch them all go flying across the room.

That, and I save sour cream containers, plastic salsa, and dip containers... and the like. That way... all the small parts go in the container and sit with the saw if I have to come back to it at a later date. Just mark what saw it goes to with a black sharpie...

Gary

 

[Taxmantoo]

That, and I save sour cream containers, plastic salsa, and dip containers... and the like. That way... all the small parts go in the container and sit with the saw if I have to come back to it at a later date. Just mark what saw it goes to with a black sharpie...

Gary

My favorite for this purpose is plastic peanut butter or Miracle Whip jars. Durable with a screw on lid.

 

[Veteran]

Metric starter and bottom taps, maybe a couple of dies

 

[Freehand]

Metric starter and bottom taps, maybe a couple of dies

I've found that one can make due with a very inexpensive set of these-chasing threads in magnesium does not require an over priced heavy duty set.

I grabbed one off of fleabay for 0.01$ one night.................:greenchainsaw:

 

[Ma Barker]

Whatever the floor is made of, find a way to seal it.