Nancy Young wrote:
> On 3/29/2012 9:21 AM, Dave Smith wrote:
>> On 29/03/2012 8:32 AM, Nancy Young wrote:
>>
>>> But don't get me started on utility knives, trowels and hose
>>> nozzles. I must have a dozen of each but can I ever find one
>>> when I need one? Grrr.
>
>> Ain't that the truth. I have at least 4 sets of screw drivers and could
>> never find the one I wanted. I finally bought and mounted a set of tool
>> racks and it took two of them to hold all my screw drivers. I have all
>> the slotted in one section, then the Phillips and Robertsons in another,
>> along with a half dozen pairs of pliers. It is a recent enough project
>> that I am still returning them to their proper spots when I am finished
>> with them. It does save me a lot of time.
>
> That's a good thing. I'd be happy if I don't have to spend 10 minutes
> digging through the toolbox to (not) find one, but it's not a perfect
> world. Heh.
>
> Another thing, drill bits. I got a new drill and a set of bits.
> Woe be it if I open that case and the bit I want is missing. Part of
> it is, if I'm looking for drill bits or screwdrivers, I'm already
> on edge because I have some project to do I'm not sure of.
>
>> While cleaning up the basement I found several hose nozzles that weren't
>> there last summer when I was looking for them.
>
> Probably left them there the last time you were hosing out the
> basement? Harr. I swear gremlins are real. And they laugh at us.
>
> nancy
>
At my last house, the previous owner had tools on a pegboard, and
he had colored outlines for all of the tools. I really liked that
idea, and am still thinking about doing such a thing here. It
would beat searching through a toolbox.

--
Jean B.