Category Archives: Resources

Another useful tool is a pick. I have a couple of them and use them fairly frequently. At times it would be helpful to have different sizes and shapes. Yup, time to hop on the Tekton web site and place … Continue reading →

While my random set of screwdrivers has served me well, it made sense to order a set of good screwdrivers. After exploring various options I ordered a 12 piece set of Tekton screwdrivers. When they showed up ldiscovered they were … Continue reading →

After finishing the bin for the new Wiha screwdriver set I sorted through my old screwdrivers. Turns out that a lot of them are good. Some are junk, so separate those out, but a bunch are worth saving. This random … Continue reading →

I’ve mentioned targeted tool upgrades. Some projects, notably the electrical projects, have required small screwdrivers. I have one or two that fit, and have to dig through the screwdriver drawer to find them. Time to end that foolishness! The small … Continue reading →

After designing custom bins for ratchets and extensions there was space left over. No problem – I have more tools to go there! First was a distributor wrench. This is a two piece tool with a roughly “L” shape which … Continue reading →

In the last post we made a Gridfinity bin for a single ratchet. The most flexible approach is to make a separate bin for each ratchet. This takes full advantage of Gridfinity flexibility – you can add more ratchets just … Continue reading →

By this point you should be familiar with my approach to something new: start with a simple test piece, iterate until I’m happy, and then move through progressively more complex designs until I get what I want. So, instead of … Continue reading →

One of the reasons for getting a 3D printer was to print out various types of organizers for the workshop. There are literally thousands of different designs floating around. A search for organizers quickly leads you to the modular Gridfinity … Continue reading →