accurate. Keep all spaces clean and free of dust to
tool storage.
prevent foreign matter from getting into the working
parts of tools. Plan to spend a portion of each day
Place frequently used tools near the issuing door
reconditioning damaged tools. This keeps the tools
so they are readily available. Place seldom used tools
available for issue and prevents an accumulation of
in out of the way areas such as on top of bins or in
damaged tools.
spaces that cannot be used efficiently because of size
and shape. Place heavy tools in spaces or areas where
a minimum of lifting is required.
CONTROL OF TOOLS
Mark all storage areas such as bins, drawers, and
There are two common methods of tool issue
lockers clearly to help locate tools. Make these
control: the tool check system and the mimeographed
markings permanent- either stencil them with paint
form or tool chit system. Some toolrooms may use a
or mark them with stamped metal tags.
combination of these systems. For example, you may
use tool checks for machine shop personnel, and
mimeographed forms for personnel outside the shop.
TOOL INSPECTION
Tool checks are either metal or plastic disks
If you are the toolroom keeper, you'll be
stamped with numbers that identify the borrower. In
responsible for the condition of all the tools and
this system the borrower presents a check for each
equipment in the toolroom. This is a very important
tool, and the disk is placed on a peg near the space
job. Inspect all tools as they are returned to determine
from which the tool was taken. The advantage of this
if they need repairs or adjustment. NEVER issue
system is that very little time is spent completing the
damaged tools since they may harm shop equipment
process.
or personnel. Set aside a space for damaged tools to
prevent issue of these tools until they have been
If the tools are loaned to all departments in the
repaired. Send any dull cutting tools to the grind shop
ship, printed forms generally are used. The form has
for regrinding. Properly dispose of any cutting tools
a space to list the tools, the borrower's name, the
that can't be reground.
division or department, and the date. This system
allows anyone in the ship's crew to borrow tools, and
Wipe clean all returned tools and give their metal
surfaces a light coat of oil. Check all precision tools
it keeps the toolroom keeper informed as to who has
upon issue and return to determine if they are
the tools and how long they have been out.
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Figure 1-2.--Method of tool storage.
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