![]() When assembling a home workshop, though, buying a complete tool kit is a great idea, as long as you keep in mind the type of work you want to be doing. Colour-coding tools for quick identification is now popular with toolmakers and many mechanics engrave their tools with their initials so they don’t get permanently ‘borrowed’.įor seasoned mechanics who have been plying their trade for a while, their tool collection charts their career with some bits kept more for sentimental than practical reasons. This will save space as well as help speed up repair time, as you won’t be rummaging in a toolbox, particularly if you make sure the tool has its own personal place. If possible, mount your tools on the wall. That said, a sturdy workbench must be the foundation of your workshop planning – lightweight ones just won’t do, while a secure vice will make life much easier. ![]() Bear in mind, though, they can get heavy when filled with tools, so may not be the best option if you live in a top-floor flat. Fortunately, most bike maintenance requires fewer tools these days, so if you’re stuck for space, don’t despair.Ī portable workstation can be wheeled into a corner and should be stable and secure enough to mount a vice onto, saving space and solving tool storage problems in one go. Go into any professional workshop and you’ll see a tidy space with a full tool board and all the essential items close to hand. ![]()
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