Tool talk

Chuck S. writes:

A suggestion from an A Team member to teams B & C: Encourage each member to equip themself with some basic tools and carry team each day. Everyone can and will use a utility knife. Multiple team members should have a tape measure, hammer and screwdrivers when carpentry work begins. Levels, squares and a T-square or two will also be useful. Many of these tools (esp. hammers), and perhaps some tool belts, can be found in the tool shed upstairs at Gateway UMC. Or bring your own and mark them as such (with initials, paint, color tape or whatever).

Oh, and bring a couple of good wood chisels.

Meanwhile, we will pack the red Chapel Hill Boy Scout tool trailer tonight. Bud's power tools, power supplies, air compressor and numerous ladders will be inside, with as much stuff pushed toward the front as possible to make room for your tools. There will be shelves for your personal tools. Five-gallon buckets make lightweight but strong tool buckets, and will fit easily on the shelves. So will traditional metal tool boxes.

Finally, a coup was accomplished this morning as a five-person room in the warm part of the church was secured for you fragile sorts. We'll try to secure a second room as well, and equip them with air mattresses, and put signs on the door. We'll provide an update on this later.