Lathe Cabinet Finally Done

[Nick Mastropietro]

Well it took a while but here it is. My initial intention was to build the cabinet to sort of look like a pyramid, wider on the bottom and gradually getting narrower as the legs narrowed. A desire to get this out of the way and start turning drove me to this simpler design. I haven't secured the cabinet to the ballast box yet as I'm not sure how far back I want the cabinet sit, this was on advise from others who thought I may not be able to get close enough to the ways if I set it squarely on the ballast box (good advise). I will eventually purchase shadow foam and make drawer inserts with cutouts for some of the items. Thanks for looking.

[Mike Stephens]

Very nice job Nick. I think you might have missed a detail or 2. ;)

[Rich Aldrich]

Nice work, Nick. Lots of storage and compact within the lathe foot print.

[Thom Sturgill]

Nice cabinet, Nick. I notice you have Jet colors!

Mine's in the design phase, I hope to build it this weekend. I built a separate tool rack, so I don't need room for chisels in the cabinet, just my various chucks, jaws, tool rests, etc., etc., etc. I have been planning to taper the cabinet, but may do the front square or stepped.

[John Keeton]

It'll never work, Nick!! Too much organization, too well designed, much, much too classy looking.....:D;) And, besides, it makes my cobbled together 2x4 lathe stand look like crap!!:(

[David E Keller]

That looks nice... The extra detail with the color scheme is really nice. How would you like to build me one in a nice, mustard yellow?

[Ray Bell]

Very nice. I like the drawer layout, and the color scheme.

[Bill Bolen]

Great cabinet Nick. My design is similar to yours and I have found the cabinet a good piece of equipment for keeping all the lathe related items in one spot. Also it provides a great "lean against" reaching into the center of deep bowls...Bill...

[Baxter Smith]

Nice looking cabinet! Colors and all!

[Matt Owen]

Great job on the cabinet! Very well done.

[Bernie Weishapl]

Really a beauty Nick. Well done.

[Paul Douglass]

That is nice, but if I had it the drawers would be fill of wood chips all the time. I'd forget to close them just like I do the tool box that sits under my lathe.

[Steve Schlumpf]

Wow - thought I was looking at HGTV for a second! Very nice work Nick! You should be proud!

[Jamie Straw]

Wow, that is fannnnnceeee! Really nice, and colors are awesome.

[Nick Mastropietro]

Thank you all for your very kind comments. Many who frequent the creek have been an influence on my evolving woodworking skills and for that I thank you. Being new to the turning vortex will present me with a whole new challenge requiring a considerably different skill set than I believe I possess. I don;t seem to have a problem designing or reading plans for a project and bringing it to life, however I think this turning stuff requires a bit of artistry. I'm not sure it's on my list of strengths, but I'm going to do my best to learn and I feel confident that I can turn to you fine folks for advise and constructive criticism.

[Joe Adams]

I've been pondering a similar storage cabinet for my new Jet 1442. Thanks for showing me how good it can be!

[Mike Cruz]

Very nice cabinet! I just got an old Delta. I came with a cabinet under it that looks as old as the lathe. It came out of a Jr High School, and by the looks of the construction, it was built by the students.

Needless to say, I want to replaced it (the cabinet, not the lathe). Thanks for the inspiration.

[Chris Stolicky]

Good job. I like it. You certainly put more into yours that I did with mine.

Everything looks way too clean though. Better get turning! : )