Ignoramus17710 fired this volley in
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With the lathe, the only problem is that I need a splash guard, and I
cannot use the lathe pan as a storage area for "stuff".

You shouldn't, anyway. That makes it a temptation to reach for something
you need while the machine is running. Reaching toward a running machine
for anything but the off-switch is A.Bad.Idea.

I broke down and actually bought some Horrible Fright tools. I got four
of those six-drawer roll any-which-way (all four casters swivel) flat-
topped tool carts. I populated each with the specific frequently-used
tools for each of my primary machines, then roll them around in my
workspace as necessary for clearing my motions around the machines.
Bigger stuff like pallets of milling tool holders and vises get mounted
on the wall or a stand near the machine.

NOTHING in the way of tools or attachments ever goes on the machine or
under it... too damned dangerous! All the more-so because I'm a solo
practicioner, with help about 400 feet and three walls away if I were
injured.

LLoyd