Smitty I tend to apply that logic to pliers & vice-grips too.  Bicycle fasteners are usually standardized well-enough that adjustable wrenches (other than the huge ones for headset locknuts maybe?), pliers, and vice-grips are almost always a crutch for not knowing the correct tool to use.  A lot of DIY-types get into the habit of using pliers for any type of fastener.

That said, they should be available for weird cases, but guarded by a mechanic.

Jean-François

On Jan 16, 2018, at 07:12 , Smitty <smitty@bikeconcord.org> wrote:

I notice everyone has an adjustable wrench on their boards.  When I apprenticed in another trade I was taught not to use a crescent wrench.  When I build the board for our shop, I plan to leave the crescent wrench off of the board. Force the students to use the proper wrench.    Thoughts?

On Jan 15, 2018, at 10:31 PM, Josh Capps <thegoodtimesarekillingme@gmail.com> wrote:

Hi,

I'm not sure this qualifies but a few years back I made a rolling tool board. It may be useful for more dynamic or in transition shops.

I did end up making something more permanent eventually but this setup is a bit much for a student situation.

Josh Capps

Portland, OR

On Mon, Jan 15, 2018 at 7:52 PM, Sam Haraldson <sam@bozemanbikekitchen.org> wrote:

Hey! We're going to redesign our tool boards soon, and want to look at yours for inspiration. Show 'em off! The winner of the most fly tool board gets a group serenade at B!B!

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​Bozeman Bike Kitchen - Bozeman, MT

We have a half dozen or so of these tables, each with color-coordinated tools, stand, pump, garbage/recycling, et al which makes it easy to see when something's missing or when someone doesn't know where something goes.  We copied the idea nearly verbatim from the good people down at the SLC Bike Collective.  

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​SLC Bicycle Collective - Salt Lake City, UT

- Sam

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