What did you do to / in your garage / shop today?

[MountaineerTom]

I usually know the size but if I don't, I'll pull the sockets to either side as well. If I'm going to be dealing with multiple sizes while I'm under the hood or vehicle (say more than two sizes), I grab the rail.

That’s pretty much what I do too. If I’m getting into something under a vehicle that I may have no idea what sizes I’ll need, I take the whole socket rail or tray. If I’m working in the engine bay or interior, I’ll just grab individual sockets since my tool box is only about 8-10 feet away.

Something I started doing a few years ago is made a spreadsheet with sizes and torque values on stuff as I work on it. I keep them in those plastic sheet protectors in a folder for easy access to look at before I start something. It’s come in handy a few times when it’s been a while since doing a certain task. I’ve also forgot that I made the list a few times until I was done with the job, so there’s that.

 

[chili_pepper]

Something I started doing a few years ago is made a spreadsheet with sizes and torque values on stuff as I work on it.

My other vehicle I've owned since 2008, I've got an extensive fastener cheat sheet for that one. Just starting one for the Jeep.

 

[B1Toad]

I should get something cheap like that... I built this POS with scrap but it's not all that great as I'm sure you can tell

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A rubbermaid cart works pretty good

 

[Kiwi TJ]

A tiny hammer for small hands...where's @Kiwi TJ, this might be one he lost.

That’s a hobbit sledge hammer lol
You know what they say about tiny hands… they own tiny gloves too!!

 

[chili_pepper]

You know what they say about tiny hands

It takes two to make a thing go right?

 

[bucky]

Here’s my camping table 27”x47”. Sets up in under 2 min. Takes up no space in my teardrop.

As for portable work tables I use a piece of plywood on a trashcan, a 2’x4’ folding table or 2’x6’ folding table depending on the size of the work.

 

[lBasket]

Here’s my camping table 27”x47”. Sets up in under 2 min. Takes up no space in my teardrop.

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As for portable work tables I use a piece of plywood on a trashcan, a 2’x4’ folding table or 2’x6’ folding table depending on the size of the work.

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That's a cool table

 

[Zorba]

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If I'm using electric tools

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If I need a wrench

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This is just un-American. You're supposed to grab the wrench you think you need, crawl under the Jeep to find out it's the wrong size, crawl back out, grab the "right size", crawl back under and find out that isn't it either...

Or

You have all needed sizes already under the Jeep. Too bad the one you need in-hand right now is either just out of reach, or you're laying on it and can't find it...

Or

You actually have the right size in-hand at the right place. BUT - its the wrong type of wrench. Stubby vs long, box vs open, 12pt vs 6, whatever. Crawl back out and have a hell of a time finding the correct type even though it was just "right fucking there" 2 minutes ago. Then find the correct style where it had rolled under a tire...

 

[Kiwi TJ]

This is just un-American. You're supposed to grab the wrench you think you need, crawl under the Jeep to find out it's the wrong size, crawl back out, grab the "right size", crawl back under and find out that isn't it either...

Or

You have all needed sizes already under the Jeep. Too bad the one you need in-hand right now is either just out of reach, or you're laying on it and can't find it...

Or

You actually have the right size in-hand at the right place. BUT - its the wrong type of wrench. Stubby vs long, box vs open, 12pt vs 6, whatever. Crawl back out and have a hell of a time finding the correct type even though it was just "right fucking there" 2 minutes ago. Then find the correct style where it had rolled under a tire...

To quote an old saying “ never a truer word than said in jest”.
Your spot on..

 

[bucky]

This is just un-American. You're supposed to grab the wrench you think you need, crawl under the Jeep to find out it's the wrong size, crawl back out, grab the "right size", crawl back under and find out that isn't it either...

Or

You have all needed sizes already under the Jeep. Too bad the one you need in-hand right now is either just out of reach, or you're laying on it and can't find it...

Or

You actually have the right size in-hand at the right place. BUT - its the wrong type of wrench. Stubby vs long, box vs open, 12pt vs 6, whatever. Crawl back out and have a hell of a time finding the correct type even though it was just "right fucking there" 2 minutes ago. Then find the correct style where it had rolled under a tire...

Zorba you’ve described my life in all its glory. You just forgot about the wrench in my back pocket that I’ve been looking for.

 

[cliffish]

Finally upgraded the tool situation in the garage. Went from this:

To this, HF 56" tool chest with 22" side locker, in purple of coarse. Still have room to add more tools...lol

 

[MountaineerTom]

Finally upgraded the tool situation in the garage. Went from this:

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To this, HF 56" tool chest with 22" side locker, in purple of coarse. Still have room to add more tools...lol
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I like that purple!