What does a tool crib typically include?

A tool crib typically includes extra tools and accessories that are essential for machining operations and maintenance. This area serves as a storage space for various types of tools, such as drills, taps, dies, and cutting tools, which may not be immediately needed for a specific job but are available for future tasks. The inclusion of accessories, like tool holders and inserts, ensures that the machines can be operated efficiently and effectively with the necessary support items readily at hand.

While cutting fluids are crucial for many machining processes and provide lubrication and cooling, they are generally not categorized within the tools and accessories that the tool crib focuses on. Similarly, protective equipment is vital for safety, but it is considered a separate category of gear not typically included in the tool crib's main inventory. Emergency tools, while important to have available, are also distinct from the everyday tools and accessories stored in a tool crib, which focuses on standard operational needs rather than emergency situations.