LATCH

Everything
in its place.

A small tool list for the thing you’re about to make.

Start with the job.

Draw a line

Paper, a pencil, and a clear surface.

Build a shape

A cutting mat, clips, and a place for spare pieces.

An open drawer.

Drawing surface

A clear, flat place to begin.

Parts bin

Keep small offcuts together.

A simple clip

Hold a fold while you inspect it.

Paper drawer

Leave a clean sheet within reach.

Keep the middle clear.

A place to work matters as much as a place to store.

Paper on the left. Small parts on the right. Space to work in the middle.

Paper drawer

One clean sheet within reach.

Working surface

Keep this space available for the thing you’re making.

Parts tray

Separate offcuts from the pieces you want to keep.

A short reset.

  • Gather the small pieces.

    Keep the useful offcuts. Clear the rest.

  • Close the paper drawer.

    Leave a fresh sheet ready to take.

  • Return the tools you used.

    Put each one where you’ll look for it.

  • Leave one clear surface.

    Make room for the next small idea.

Take this reset with you ↗

A list for your next session.

Drawing selected.

LATCHFor the next session

Draw a line.

  • PaperA fresh sheet
  • PencilA familiar tool
  • SurfaceA clear place to begin
One thing to remember
Choose a sheet on the left.
The file contains your selected tool list.

Keep it straightforward.

Does this list cover tool safety?

No. Follow the instructions supplied with your actual tools. This list only helps organize a workspace.

Can I save a tool group?

Download its list. The page does not retain your selection.

Ready for the
next small thing.

Leave a note for the next time you open the drawer.

Download reset note