I've been realizing recently that I have a lot of stuff in the shop
that I wouldn't consider traditional "shop-type stuff". Several things
I found myself running upstairs to get, or just little accessories that
make life in the shop easier, so I've brought them downstairs or gotten
a duplicate for the shop. I thought I'd share my list, in case anyone
else might find some of these things useful. Many are probably
mainstays in your shops also, but maybe not - I'm curious. (I didn't
include things like paste wax, pencils, and extension cords, assuming
those are basically standard woodworking supplies, even though they
might not be tools, wood, or hardware.) Anything you have to add to the
list?

1. Scissors or shop snips - mine are "Ultimate Craft Scissors";
slightly heavier-duty than average home scissors.
(http://www.fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t...scissors.aspx). I
use these so often they've earned a place in my apron pocket. Chunks
of rag, twine, fine wire, veneer, etc.etc., often need cutting.
2. Small, cheap hot glue gun
3. Band-aids
4. Small containers - plastic bags, yogurt cups, clamshell boxes from
borg hardware, etc. all get re-used in some capacity.
5. Cable ties (zip-ties) and velcro wrap strips
6. Masking tape, duct tape, Gorilla tape, electrical tape
7. Twine/light rope
8. Weather stripping - just finished re-doing my home-made air cleaner,
which I sealed up with weatherstripping, but I've found it handy for a
little bit of sealing, padding, or slightly non-slip stuff for various
other uses.
9. Distilled water in spray bottle (for water stones and surfaces to be
gorilla-glued - distilled prevents mineral buildup in either of these
uses)
10. Cheap disposable straight razor blades (mini-scrapers, back-ups if
my utility knife isn't handy, etc.)
11. 3-in-1 oil (stored away from project wood and tools)
12. Rare earth magnets - thanks Lee Valley!

Andy