How do you store your turning tools?

[Chris Stolicky]

Chris, that raises another question - does the big DC hood help? I have considered getting one to set up with my lathe.

I think it does help channel the airflow. The key is making sure you do your sanding near where your dust collection is. I know that sounds obvious, but placement really is the key - and you don't always sand in the same place (think of bowl near headstock and spindle across the bed).

The dust hood is actually left over from a HF set of hoods and hoses I purchased when I first got a dust collector. It is technically called a table saw dust hood. I have seen where some people have constructed pretty elaborate setups, and even used a bowl with a hole in the bottom.

Remember, it really there for dust, not flying chips.

[Michael Mills]

Hi,
Finally took a couple of pics of the little corner where the lathe lives.
Tools are held on mangetic strips and I have never had one fall.
Mike

[Tom Giacomo]

I try to keep it at a minimium, this idea will cost you less than a buck. Just a hook and eye.

[John Keeton]

Tom, I considered this method early on, but was concerned about dropping a tool while fumbling for one below my level of sight. Has that been an issue at all for you? Also good to see another HF lathe out there!!

So far, I really like a composite of several ideas. I think the Jeff Wright/Dan Forman/Larry Lukens rack is neat, and I think for the other "stuff" I really like Walter Mooney's drawer stack (also intrigued by the shape!!) These may fit in with the idea/hope of keeping my lathe somewhat mobile. I realize this is difficult to do and at the same time maintain stability and reduce vibration. However, if I do stick with only spindle work, it doesn't seem to be as much an issue.

BTW, this thread has ended up being an excellent collection of ideas and I appreciate the efforts of all. With the various links to previous threads, maybe we will now have a "keepable" collection of tool storage ideas! Keep 'em coming.

[Walter Mooney]

John,

Thanks for the compliment! I'm pretty proud of it too. The sloping or angled sides and front made it a very interesting project. I new fromthe beginning that I wanted it to match the shape of the splay of the legs.
I laid all my "stuff" out on a template of the drawer bottom footprint for each drawer to be sure that I could fit what I wanted in the particular drawer.

I also agree with you on the collection of ideas that have been put forth in this thread. A lot of tremendous ideas. It might even qualify as a sort of sticky for future reference.

Walt

[David Christopher]

BTW, this thread has ended up being an excellent collection of ideas and I appreciate the efforts of all. With the various links to previous threads, maybe we will now have a "keepable" collection of tool storage ideas! Keep 'em coming.[/QUOTE]


John, this is not a collection of ideas......its the vortex sucking you in

[curtis rosche]

sorry for not helping before. i had a couple things crack or break that i was working on, wasnt the best day ever. i will be more helpful in the future.

[Gary Conklin]

Link to some free plans for ya'll.

[Frank Townend]

John, While many of the helpful posts above point to solutions for the chisels, I also will add a link to my post about storing the rest of your collection of lathe "tools".

You may see it here.

[John Keeton]

Gary, I kind of like the idea of having the tools temporarily stored on the lathe ways! I may need to look at how much room I would have if turning a 30" leg, or some way to extend the setup to the right. Neat idea!

Frank, one major problem with your setup - too much room to fill with new toys!! You ended up with a very nice setup and a great find at HFH - kind of have it all in one spot - well, a movable spot!

Curtis - no problem! We all have bad days/moments - heck, sometimes I have bad weeks! Sorry about your projects, BTW.

[Alan Tolchinsky]

John, While many of the helpful posts above point to solutions for the chisels, I also will add a link to my post about storing the rest of your collection of lathe "tools".

You may see it here.

Frank, That plan looks like it would let all the tools fall out of the rack when you removed the bungee cord. Am I missing something there?

[John Keeton]

Alan, I think you are talking about Gary's link, and I don't want to speak for him, but I took it that the rack hung on the wall with the bungee cord, but when on the lathe, it was at a fairly low angle, toward flat, so that gravity took over. But, I may be wrong.

[Gary Conklin]

That was the way I saw it too, the bungee is only for wall storage.