Maintaining Your Tools

You probably already carry a first-aid kit for your employees, but are you equally well prepared to repair damage to your power tools? A small toolbox can hold everything you need to perform most routine maintenance tasks. A typical kit might contain a couple of small screwdrivers, a tube of red Loctite, some 400- grit sandpaper, a pencil eraser, a small vial of oil, a few hex wrenches, a blow gun, and a narrow paintbrush (for removing dust), plus an extra pair of brushes and a switch for each tool. You might also carry a multimeter and some male and female plug ends for checking and repairing extension cords. This kit, along with the