Tool Mule

[David Moore CA]

Got an e-mail about a product called Tool Mule that attaches to a lathe. Looks interesting. Anyone using it or have an opinion?

[Andrew Kertesz]

You can build your own with some 80/20 extrusion. Kind of pricey IMHO at Craftsupplies.

[Tim Rinehart]

I'm kinda with Andrew on that. That being said, if convenience and 'polish' is more important than saving some $$, it looks like a nice product with some nice add-ons. Just isn't much there that once you see it...you couldn't make with a little creativity. The price for the Moffatt lamp at $99 bucks is over twice what you can buy the lamp alone for from WT Tool. So for another $50 you get a piece of 1/4"x2"x6" red painted piece of iron and a knob...I think that's pretty stiff personally.

[Marty Eargle]

Aside from the steep price and ability to make something comparable myself, this setup would also limit the open angles around my lathe that I might want to work from. May be a tad unconventional at times, but I'm not a fan of having my mobility limited...I'd rather take the extra set over to where my gear is.

[Greg Just]

I neat idea, but like Marty said it limits mobility. You could easily build a mobile cart with the same functionality at a much lower price.

[Tony De Masi]

I like my table saw just fine.:D

[Tim Rinehart]

I like my table saw just fine.:D
Now that's just hilarious!!!:p:p

[Kyle Iwamoto]

I thought that's why it's called a TABLE saw.

[Bob Espy]

+1 for the table saw.

[Rick Markham]

+1 on the table saw. If you need more storage, get a router table extension wing... it works for me :D

[Reed Gray]

I bought one of the wire mesh, tube steel post, racks on wheels, maybe 18 wide, 36 long and 40+ high to set my sanding station on. Found it works well for turning tools as well, and being on wheels, it is mobile.

robo hippy

[Tim Thiebaut]

+1 on the table saw. If you need more storage, get a router table extension wing... it works for me :D

I have the router table extension on my table saw, together they make a great wood storage platform!!

[Harry Robinette]

Woodcraft sells a cover for your T-saw,B-saw and scroll saw, they're like great big refrigerator magnets.I put one on my Table saw and it stays like new no marks or scratches NO Rust and I use it for storage and a assembling table. Also the one for the bandsaw really helps keep the rust down if you leave it on when your cutting green wood or treated lumber.

[David Moore CA]

Thanks for all the responses. Sounds like total agreement that this Tool Mule product should be avoided at all costs.

[Neil McWilliams]

Exactly where can you buy a Moffatt lamp for $50? If WT Tool refers to Wholesale Tools, I could not find this lamp on their site. I am looking for one but only find one with long enough flex at Oneway and the price takes my breath away.

[Steve Vaughan]

Hey Neil, try this site:
http://www.packardwoodworks.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=packard&Product_Code=199201&Category_Code=

And to boot, you get $5 off if you get two! That's what I did and am very pleased!

[Billy Tallant]

Looks handy for someone who has very limited shop room. Would work perfect for me. But then I look at the cost & think I can make a mobile cart to hold all of my equipment for a lot cheaper. The air hose connector kit would be one of the most convenient things for me on the tool mule. Of course, my air hose hangs on a nail within 2 ft of the end of my lathe & I'm out no expense. :)

[Josh Bowman]

Well, I remember seeing that stuff at my local scrap yard. Sooooo today I went over and bought 32' of the stuff. It's called 1515 extrusion (1.5x1.5) or you can get 1010 etc.
Here's a google of the stuff:
http://www.google.com/webhp?hl=en&tab=fw#hl=en&sugexp=bvec&cp=8&gs_id=v&xhr=t&q=1515+extrusion&qe=MTUxNSBleHQ&qesig=AZonIoRiWtoDT99S96p1ZA&pkc=AFgZ2tlBbgBPbEHIm25NGcQGJYOGSYzN-B1tdgj7ZYlfkqJikOckHaV598S2MvVLkNHdWBhwKKnsUDYPGPI YYg1MG5sTy7l--g&gs_sm=&gs_upl=&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbo=u&tbm=shop&source=og&sa=N&tab=wf&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&fp=2bbe01f9b9f72b5f&biw=1280&bih=884

[Josh Bowman]

It's not a tool mule, but it's at least a tool donkey. I think I like this stuff.

[Rick Markham]

That's super cool Josh!