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Working on a chimney rebuild in Denver, I saw a guy use a piece of PVC pipe to keep his line level clean.
He'd cut a 2-foot section of 3-inch pipe, cap one end, and fill it with water to check level across long runs. Anyone else have a simple trick for keeping tools clean on a windy site?
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the_morgan21d agoMost Upvoted
That PVC pipe level trick is actually pretty smart for a windy site. I always just used a big plastic tote with a snap lid as a clean toolbox. Throw the level, squares, and chalk in there when you're not using them, keeps the dust and grit off everything. The lid keeps the wind from blowing crap into it all day long. Works way better than a regular open tool bag in those conditions.
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thea85721d ago
Honestly that's a great point from @the_morgan about using a sealed tote. It's the same basic idea as the PVC level, just applied to the whole kit. You see this everywhere once you look for it. People are always finding clever ways to make a simple object solve a complicated problem, especially when the job site itself is working against you. It's not about fancy gear, it's about using whatever is already there in a smarter way. That kind of thinking saves more time and money than any expensive tool.
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parker_thomas11d ago
My uncle used to keep his fishing reels in an old ammo can for the same reason. It's funny how the best solutions are just about keeping the simple stuff from getting wrecked.
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