Keep replacement parts organized!
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Reduce the hassle, get the job done! Another DIY tip from Must Own Tools.
Must Own Tools has a tip on how to keep replacement parts organized.
Keep your replacement parts such as spark plugs, air filters on landscape and other DIY household equipment is a common practice. Replace these parts after the work season is over and before you need the tools next spring.
Briggs and Stratton recommends changing spark plugs, approximately every 25 hours or once per season.
What you Need!
Keep replacement parts organized when removing them, and purchasing a replacement for your landscape, and lawn equipment. Make sure you buy the right part and than place the correct part back in your tools.
Watch the video above to learn more about our Baggie Tip.
The items you will need:
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Transparent baggies such as these sandwich baggies.
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A marker such as a black or red Sharpie marker
- Replacement Parts (spark plugs, air filters, etc.)
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Avoid the Anxiety Bull!
Keep your replacement parts straight! Avoid the frustration of ending up with a fistful of parts, and not knowing which part goes in what tool.
How to keep your parts organized, and segregated for the proper tool.
1) Remove the replacement part, and place it in a baggie.
2) Mark the baggies with the appropriate tool name.
3) Take the parts – in the baggie – to your parts shop.
4) Place the new part in the baggie with the old part
5) Return home place the new part in the correct tool.
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How Do I Keep Tool Parts Organized DIY Frequently Asked Questions
Does your tip work with all Tools & Parts?
Do I have to use plastic bags?
Where should I put the bags with the parts inside?
Should I mix & match parts in the same bag
You are only showing small parts, how about large parts and tools?
Sure, for larger parts and tools use larger plastic bags. Instead of sandwich bags, move up to quart size, gallon size or two gallon size plastic bags. You can still write names, dates or other information on the bag with marker, labels or other marking tools.
Use whatever works for you!
Any bag, box or other storage device you can use to keep your tools and parts organized. We recommend you use something you can mark on so you don’t get confused or forget what the parts are for.
You stored the parts, now what?
You put the parts in a bag, marked it so you know what they are for, now what? Put the bags of parts near the tool, they came out of. Another choice is to designate a shelf, drawer or other place in your shop or garage for the bags of parts.
Don't Mix & Match
The whole idea is to keep your replacement parts organized. The answer is simple don’t Mix & Match parts you are trying to stay organized, so keep parts separated.