Machinist Apprentice | Tool Organization | Day 164b

I get to work an hour before my boss each morning to warm up the machines and clean the shop. 

Today I had a little extra time on my hands this morning before my boss arrived, so I decided to re-organize the cleaning & deburring station in the shop using some leftover pick and pull foam for shipping the rocket kits. I'm really pleased with the outcome, and it makes it much easier to keep the worktop clean! 

I found that some of the smaller tools that aren't as thick as the foam are more difficult to grab in a pinch. So I only removed half the foam so that the tool would be propped up toward you, presenting itself to be readily available. 

I believe that if your workspace or tools are clean, you automatically take better care of it. This is why some automotive companies require you to sign a document saying you will keep the vehicle clean while it's in your ownership. If you drive a beat-up old car, most probably won't maintain it as much as they would a nicer-looking vehicle.

I absolutely love cleaning and organizing, and I'm in the process of slowly organizing the shop in between contracts and janitorial duties :)