This project has been long overdue. My lathe tools have always been kept in a tool box drawer. That was always less than ideal. If was difficult finding the tool I needed and was horrible for the sharp cutting edges. It's going to be nice having all my tools right at the lathe.
Lathe Tool Organization
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Woodchipper
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I have a Stanley folding work table that has the slots for woodworking, etc. I just put my tools in the slots. I sanded the ends and marked with a Sharpie for each one- S, BS, 1/2 skew, 3/4 SRG, etc. Got the table at an outlet store.
Leonardo
Member
Probably not enough room for three!
Well at one time I was interested in maybe some larger turnings. The Jet is limited to 12 inches. The Laguna has outboard turning capability so that's why I bought it.
Mortalis
Member
As long as it works for you then good job! I'm not a big fan of the tips down storage. Some even put their tips down into a bucket. I dont like searching if I dont have to.
I built this many years ago when I only had tools enough to make pens. Now I need to build another similar holder for my bowl turning collection. I also need to build some type of roll storage for my sandpaper rolls. I'm not a big fan of horizontal surfaces around the lathe area either. They just collect a lot of shavings and dust.
I built this many years ago when I only had tools enough to make pens. Now I need to build another similar holder for my bowl turning collection. I also need to build some type of roll storage for my sandpaper rolls. I'm not a big fan of horizontal surfaces around the lathe area either. They just collect a lot of shavings and dust.
mark james
IAP Collection, Curator
I like that design. And yes, surfaces collect chips and dust.