Wrench (thelemmy.club)
submitted 8 months ago by [M] to c/humor@beehaw.org
 
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[–] 25 points 8 months ago (4 children)

Y'know, I really wish they'd put in a little hidden alcove to keep the bundled tools with the furniture. Just adding a recess to an insignificant, normally hidden corner would be neat. Sometimes you just need to quickly tighten something up, or they're a really weird measurement that's a pain to find the right fitting tools for.

Though I guess it's been decades since the capitalist market cared about customer convenience over manufacturing costs, so... not holding my breath.

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  • [–] 9 points 8 months ago (2 children)

    who are you who are so wise in the ways of science?

    That is a such a fantastic idea. I will start just taping these things into a little nook going forward. Surprised Ikea hasn't done something like this

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  • [–] 4 points 8 months ago

    I will start just taping these things into a little nook going forward.

    This is what I do, along with any spare parts like screws. Put them in a plastic bag and then tape or staple them somewhere on the underside.

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  • [–] 1 point 8 months ago*

    I know right? I was thinking, "wait a minute, why the fuk are all of mine in a combined useless box when this makes so much sense!?" the whole time I was typing that up.

    I'm not sure I would trust tape, but why the hell haven't I been keeping the tools in at least the parts that have storage, damn what's delivered?? A separate semi-hidden but easily accessible spot sounds ... so damn convenient on those rare occasions.

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  • [–] 8 points 8 months ago

    I recently got a makita yard tool that has a dedicated spot to hold an allen key in the handle. It's a nice touch that shows the designers actually talk with people who use the tool.

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