First Place
Somewhere Safe
My idea is to place your safety glasses in a boot cover to keep them clean and clear of scratches. This keeps them safe, and I always know where they are when I’m looking for them. They also hang up on shelving great, so they’re out of the way when I’m not using them.
Jennifer Czech
Shafer, Minn.
Oldie But Goodie
In Your Sights
I use a laser rifle boresight device to help find drill points in a soffit or roof overhang. It also can be used to provide drill point locations for conduit. I also place it on top of meter bases to get a true center drill location when no real measuring point is available.
B.J. Jones
Henderson, Ky.
Idea Igniter
Hanging Out
What are some innovative ways to hang and support conduit and racking systems? What about ideas for coordinated space in corridors? Share your tips with us. Send us your idea to [email protected], and you could be next month’s winner.
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