Finding things in your garage ?

macabethiel · 04-05-2017, 19:39

I have a fairly untidy Garage fitted out with the cupboard units from our last two Kitchens.

About 5 years ago I bought a cheap Metric Tap & Die set from the beloved Aldi Central Aisle. I knew it would come in handy one day as I only have a few AF and B.A. ones that I have accrued over the last 50 years.

About 18 months ago I used the Aldi Metric Set to fix a bad thread and put it away safely as the plastic case containing the kit was badly cracked. I think I put it in a Tupperware type plastic container in a safe place.

I have spent about 3 hours over the last 2 days looking for the kit and can't find it anywhere though I did find my collection of AF & BA ones !

I always keep all my "Special Tools" together either in the Special Tools drawer or the cupboard directly above if it's too big. I found the tool for fitting the screen inserts in a BL windscreen, my old Opel Steering wheel puller with long and short legs plus a tool for retracting BMW Mini rear brake pads but no sign of the Metric Tap & Die Set.

At present am considering buying a replacement kit and giving up on ever finding it. Am I alone in this seemingly age old problem of never finding things when I want them!

04-05-2017, 19:39	#1
macabethiel Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Derby Vehicle: Freelander & Jeep GC 3.0 Posts: 4,416	Finding things in your garage ? I have a fairly untidy Garage fitted out with the cupboard units from our last two Kitchens. About 5 years ago I bought a cheap Metric Tap & Die set from the beloved Aldi Central Aisle. I knew it would come in handy one day as I only have a few AF and B.A. ones that I have accrued over the last 50 years. About 18 months ago I used the Aldi Metric Set to fix a bad thread and put it away safely as the plastic case containing the kit was badly cracked. I think I put it in a Tupperware type plastic container in a safe place. I have spent about 3 hours over the last 2 days looking for the kit and can't find it anywhere though I did find my collection of AF & BA ones ! I always keep all my "Special Tools" together either in the Special Tools drawer or the cupboard directly above if it's too big. I found the tool for fitting the screen inserts in a BL windscreen, my old Opel Steering wheel puller with long and short legs plus a tool for retracting BMW Mini rear brake pads but no sign of the Metric Tap & Die Set. At present am considering buying a replacement kit and giving up on ever finding it. Am I alone in this seemingly age old problem of never finding things when I want them!