Spring cleaning for the shop and garage
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**Be used on a current project until it's used up. | **Be used on a current project until it's used up. | ||
**Be sent to a local recycling center for toxic waste. Part of being a good steward of today's land is making sure that tomorrow's kids will enjoy it later. Proper disposal doesn't include dumping used brake fluid down the drain, or the storm sewer. | **Be sent to a local recycling center for toxic waste. Part of being a good steward of today's land is making sure that tomorrow's kids will enjoy it later. Proper disposal doesn't include dumping used brake fluid down the drain, or the storm sewer. | ||
| − | *'''Pass the spare parts around''' This idea comes into play when you switch projects in the middle of construction. Say you go from building a '34 roadster to building a chopped '51 Mercury. You have a narrowed 9" Ford rear end just taking up space in the corner of the shop. Use the rear end as a "trade-for-services-exchanged" item. Or trade it with that GM guy buddy of yours for his used overdrive transmission you'll need to buy. It's a win-win for both parties involved. | + | *'''Pass the spare parts around''' This idea comes into play when you switch projects in the middle of construction. Say you go from building a '34 roadster to building a chopped '51 Mercury. You have a narrowed 9" Ford rear end just taking up space in the corner of the shop. Use the rear end as a "trade-for-services-exchanged" item. Or trade it with that GM guy buddy of yours for his used overdrive transmission you'll otherwise need to buy. It's a win-win for both parties involved. |
| + | *Spring (and fall) are the perfect time to give all of your major safety items a thorough inspection. Replace those well-worn welding gloves with a new pair. If you don't have a fire extinguisher, get one and make sure it is functional. Face shields covered in scratches make projects difficult to see, and should be replaced. The same goes for goggles. If your shop has a smoke detector, change those batteries. | ||
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