Pro tip: Keep a spare roll of plotter paper in your truck

Last month, I was on a site visit in Tacoma for a big commercial job. I had to mark up some foundation plans right there with the foreman. My main roll in the plotter ran out halfway through a D-size sheet. I had to drive 45 minutes to the nearest supply house to get more, which killed the whole morning. Now I keep a sealed backup roll behind my truck seat. It has saved me twice already. What other small items do you guys keep in your vehicle for site work?

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3 Comments

piperbailey1mo ago

My version of that is a spare charger for my laser level, lmao. Left mine on the hood once and drove off, which is a special kind of stupid. Now I keep a cheap backup in the glove box. It's not fancy but it gets a charge when I forget the good one at the office. A pack of those fine-point Sharpies lives in there too, because the regular ones bleed on wet paper. Basically my truck is a rolling junk drawer for all my forgetful moments.

tyler2371mo ago

My truck's got a dedicated spot for three backup tape measures, @piperbailey. I've left more of those on roofs than I care to admit.

anna_ellis881mo ago

Oh man, a full box of nitrile gloves. I keep tearing them on rebar or they get soaked, and then my hands are a mess for the rest of the day. Having a fresh pair ready is a tiny thing that makes a huge difference.