You probably already carry a first-aid kit for
your employees, but are you equally well prepared
to repair damage to your power tools? A
small toolbox can hold everything you need
to perform most routine maintenance tasks.
A typical kit might contain a couple of small
screwdrivers, a tube of red Loctite, some 400-
grit sandpaper, a pencil eraser, a small vial of
oil, a few hex wrenches, a blow gun, and a
narrow paintbrush (for removing dust), plus
an extra pair of brushes and a switch for each
tool. You might also carry a multimeter and
some male and female plug ends for checking
and repairing extension cords. This kit, along
with the