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Adam Savage's One Day Builds: First Order Retrievability Tool Cart!

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Adam Savage reorganizes his tool cart in his shop, focusing on "first order retrievability" for essential tools like micrometers and drill bits. He plans to merge two carts into one, creating custom shelves for drill bits, reamers, and other tools, emphasizing precise organization and accessibility.

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  • Adam Savage stresses the importance of "first order retrievability" for critical tools, such as micrometers and drill bits, highlighting the need for efficient organization to enhance productivity and workflow in his shop.
  • The text showcases the meticulous planning and detailed execution involved in reorganizing tools, including the use of specific measurements, t-nuts for secure shelving, custom drawer construction for drill bits, and the creation of a reamer over-under kit for precise hole-making, emphasizing the significance of thoughtful organization and accessibility in a workspace.

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  • What is the concept of "first order retrievability"?

    Efficiency in accessing mission-critical tools.

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Summary

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Adam Savage Reorganizes Tool Cart for Efficiency

  • Adam Savage in his shop discusses the need to reorganize his tool cart due to neglect and inefficiency.
  • He emphasizes the concept of "first order retrievability" for mission-critical tools like micrometers and drill bits.
  • Adam showcases the disarray of his tool cart, highlighting the need for a complete rebuild.
  • He plans to merge two carts into one, starting by building a base cart with specific measurements.
  • Adam explains the use of t-nuts for securing shelves and the importance of ensuring they are properly embedded.
  • He details the process of installing t-nuts and shelves on the cart, ensuring a secure fit.
  • Adam discusses the variety of drill bits he possesses, including step drills, acrylic drills, and glass drills.
  • He plans to create custom drawers for his drill bits and brace bits, utilizing quarter-inch stock for construction.
  • Adam explains the precision of reamers in creating holes of specific sizes and the importance of reamers for mechanical fitment.
  • He showcases a set of reamers that offer sizes slightly above and below standard measurements for precise hole creation.

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Efficient Reamer Organization with Added Lights

  • The text discusses the need for organizing reamers, specifically the Chuck and reamers, due to frequent use.
  • The author plans to create a reamer over-under kit with three rows for absolute dimensions, under, and over sizes.
  • Lights will be added to the shelf for better visibility and organization.
  • Difficulty in making a stand for Chuck and reamers is due to the lack of a 2x4 piece of wood.
  • The author finds a suitable piece for the stand in the middle layer of an old tool cart.
  • The author drills holes in the 2x4 piece, labels them, and organizes the reamers by size.
  • The text details the process of organizing various tools, including tap wrenches, tap guides, taps, drill drivers, and more.
  • The author plans to label the tools for better organization and accessibility.
  • The text concludes with the author's satisfaction with the organized storage of tools and the plan to address the disorganized hammer storage next.
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