Suggested Contents for SM Kit
(compiled from various SM books and suggestions from others)
Medical Supplies
aspirin/aspergum, acetaminophen, throat lozenges, throat spray, cough drops, cold tablets, antacid, paraffin wax, eye wash, eye patch, assorted bandages, elastic ACE bandages, instant ice packs, antiseptic cream or spray, isopropyl alcohol, needles, tweezers, cotton swabs, scissors, surgical gauze and tape, latex gloves
Office Supplies
#2 pencils, lg art erasers, pencil sharpener, colored pens, black ballpoint pens, felt tip markers, highlighters, china markers (for lighting gel), label maker, rubber bands, paper clips, glue stick, white-out pen, rubber cement, all-purpose cement, plasti-tak, chalk, Post-it notes, stapler and staples, calculator, 8½ x 11 pads of paper, graph paper, clipboard, company stationery, 3-hole paper punch, hole reinforcements, plastic sheet protectors, 3” x 5” note cards, blank address & package labels, envelopes, scissors, file folders, portable file box, dictionary, ruler, scale rule, project calculator, 30’ tape measures (2), 50’ tape measure, stopwatch/timer, transparent tape, masking tape, script binding brads, thumbtacks, push pins, CD-Rs or diskettes, magnets
Personal Convenience items (food & hygiene)
matches and lighter, disposable cups, disposable eating utensils, paper towels, pre-moistened towlettes, tissues, sugar, sugar sub., salt and pepper packets, tea, coffee, creamer, honey, hot chocolate, bouillon, package soup, eyeglass lens tissues, toothpaste, mouthwash, dental floss, toothpicks, breath mints, candy, soap, bobby pins, ponytail bands, barrettes, clips, etc., safety pins, straight pins, bottle opener, can opener, nail clippers, nail file, saline solution, feminine napkins, postage stamps, room deodorizer, self-amusement toys
Tools
hammer, screwdrivers, pliers w/ wire-cutters, multi-tool, adjustable crescent wrench, safety lanyard for wrench, Allen wrenches, mat knife, razor blades (single-edge), X-acto knife, work gloves, flashlight, small can of oil, chalk line (white chalk only—colored chalks stain things!), tailor’s tape measure, sewing kit w/ black and white thread, bungee cords
Other
working bell and buzzer, small portable work light, whistle, $5 in nickels dimes & quarters, duplicate keys to everything, magnifying glass, spike tape, gaffer’s tape, electrical tape, double-sided tape, glow tape, console tape (artist’s tape) , extension cords, outlet strip, 3-plug "cube tap," ground lift, AC/DC current tester, lighting gel swatch books, telephone extension cord, dust rag, small towel, sturdy string (about 25’), tie line/sash cord, thin gauge wire (floral wire), garbage bags w/ twist ties, heavy-duty zip-lock bags (asst. sizes), padlock, extra batteries, extra pair of eyeglasses, nail polish remover (solvent), personal address book, petty cash envelope, tennis ball (lean against wall and roll on it to relieve back strain), black shoe strings