First Place

Labeling bits

I color-code my driver bits for quick selection:

On my driver drill, I put a small niobium magnet epoxied to the top that holds the ¼-in. drive hex bits and drivers for quick change. A small rubber bit holder keeps the drivers organized. This makes the drill bits readily available in a storage case.

Tom Baker

Bremerton, Wash.

Oldie but goodie

Take the edge off

We hooked up a 1,000A, 480V panel with 500 MCM aluminum wire. Instead of doing knockouts, we cut two square holes at the bottom and lined each hole by slitting open ½-in. PVC and sliding it over the sharp edges. The smooth edge protects your hands and prevents wire cuts.

Joseph Waldner

Faulkton, S.D.

Idea Igniter

Safe Move

What are safe and innovative ways to install large equipment? It can be hard to move switchgear and electrical equipment from the truck to the electric room. Share your ideas with us.