After years of having too much work to have time to enjoy using a lathe in
my leisure time, I've finally changed my priorities.

I've started with a simple bowl and have a lot of other material waiting on
the shelf. I've also updated my ancient 1980-era set of Craftsman lathe
tools with a new boxed set of Sorby tools, plus several additinal
individual items, and just bought a tool with a carbide cutter as well as a
set of miniature tools for small turnings, bowl sander, etc. I also got a
Nova chuck, and a Supernova chuck, extra faceplates, etc.

I started out with the old tools hanging on a pegboard screwdriver rack, and
then I put t;he individual tools into their plastic tubes or slip cases and
hung them from hooks on the pegboard. But there's the boxed set, which I
haven't started to use yet, and the set of miniatures --

My question - how do you store your tools and equipment so that they're
easily available, visible, and organized.

"JimR" wrote in message
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After years of having too much work to have time to enjoy using a lathe in
my leisure time, I've finally changed my priorities.

I've started with a simple bowl and have a lot of other material waiting
on the shelf. I've also updated my ancient 1980-era set of Craftsman
lathe tools with a new boxed set of Sorby tools, plus several additinal
individual items, and just bought a tool with a carbide cutter as well as
a set of miniature tools for small turnings, bowl sander, etc. I also got
a Nova chuck, and a Supernova chuck, extra faceplates, etc.

I started out with the old tools hanging on a pegboard screwdriver rack,
and then I put t;he individual tools into their plastic tubes or slip
cases and hung them from hooks on the pegboard. But there's the boxed
set, which I haven't started to use yet, and the set of miniatures --

My question - how do you store your tools and equipment so that they're
easily available, visible, and organized.

I went through all the options a while ago. There are some rather innovative
ones on the net! However, space being at a premium they live in the Lee
Valley tool roll when not in use. The roll can be stored wherever it happens
to be convenient at the time, usually behind the lathe. When in use the roll
lies open on a side table.

Having said that, I have just exceeded the number of tools the roll can
accommodate so I shall be going through the process again but not for some
time. I am in the middle of the "metalworking season" :-)

--
Michael Koblic,
Campbell River, BC

"JimR" wrote in message
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After years of having too much work to have time to enjoy using a lathe in
my leisure time, I've finally changed my priorities.

I've started with a simple bowl and have a lot of other material waiting
on the shelf. I've also updated my ancient 1980-era set of Craftsman
lathe tools with a new boxed set of Sorby tools, plus several additinal
individual items, and just bought a tool with a carbide cutter as well as
a set of miniature tools for small turnings, bowl sander, etc. I also got
a Nova chuck, and a Supernova chuck, extra faceplates, etc.

I started out with the old tools hanging on a pegboard screwdriver rack,
and then I put t;he individual tools into their plastic tubes or slip
cases and hung them from hooks on the pegboard. But there's the boxed
set, which I haven't started to use yet, and the set of miniatures --

My question - how do you store your tools and equipment so that they're
easily available, visible, and organized.

short answer: I pile the tools I am going to use on a stool next to the
lathe - you only need one or two tools for most projects

After years of having too much work to have time to enjoy using a lathe in
my leisure time, I've finally changed my priorities.

I've started with a simple bowl and have a lot of other material waiting on
the shelf. I've also updated my ancient 1980-era set of Craftsman lathe
tools with a new boxed set of Sorby tools, plus several additinal
individual items, and just bought a tool with a carbide cutter as well as a
set of miniature tools for small turnings, bowl sander, etc. I also got a
Nova chuck, and a Supernova chuck, extra faceplates, etc.

I started out with the old tools hanging on a pegboard screwdriver rack, and
then I put t;he individual tools into their plastic tubes or slip cases and
hung them from hooks on the pegboard. But there's the boxed set, which I
haven't started to use yet, and the set of miniatures --

My question - how do you store your tools and equipment so that they're
easily available, visible, and organized.
JimR

I have a Jet Midi and matching stand. I made a custom table top for
the lathe that extends out further on one side. On the long side I
drilled holes large enough to slide in my turning tools so they are
always at hand, just to the right of the lathe (I'm right-handed).
Works for me.

Chucks and other assorted turning supplies I keep on a shelf just
above or below the lathe or in a box nearby. Close enough since I
don't change things out frequently.

I had planned to make a wall cabinet to hang everything but never got
around to it since this setup has sufficed. I suspect if I ever
upgrade to a larger lathe, I would reconsider the wall cabinet. I like
things to be close at hand.

`Casper

JimR wrote:

My question - how do you store your tools and equipment so that they're
easily available, visible, and organized.

I use one of those magnetic tool holder bars. Most of my tools are on
it, w/in easy reach. The ones that I'm actively using are on my lathe
stand...

--
Kevin Miller
Juneau, Alaska
http://www.alaska.net/~atftb
In a recent poll, seven out of ten hard drives preferred Linux.

On Tue, 06 Jul 2010 18:39:51 -0700, Michael Koblic wrote:

I went through all the options a while ago. There are some rather
innovative ones on the net! However, space being at a premium they live
in the Lee Valley tool roll when not in use. The roll can be stored
wherever it happens to be convenient at the time, usually behind the
lathe. When in use the roll lies open on a side table.

I do the same thing except the roll(s) are from Woodcraft. I now have
two that are completely full plus 5 or 6 tools on a wall rack behind the
lathe. I've gotta' stop buying tools :-).

--
Intelligence is an experiment that failed - G. B. Shaw

On Jul 6, 5:59 pm, "JimR" wrote:
After years of having too much work to have time to enjoy using a lathe in
my leisure time, I've finally changed my priorities.

I've started with a simple bowl and have a lot of other material waiting on
the shelf. I've also updated my ancient 1980-era set of Craftsman lathe
tools with a new boxed set of Sorby tools, plus several additinal
individual items, and just bought a tool with a carbide cutter as well as a
set of miniature tools for small turnings, bowl sander, etc. I also got a
Nova chuck, and a Supernova chuck, extra faceplates, etc.

I started out with the old tools hanging on a pegboard screwdriver rack, and
then I put t;he individual tools into their plastic tubes or slip cases and
hung them from hooks on the pegboard. But there's the boxed set, which I
haven't started to use yet, and the set of miniatures --

My question - how do you store your tools and equipment so that they're
easily available, visible, and organized.


I built a fixture on the end of my lathe bed that holds the five tools
that I use the most (three spindle gouges and two skew chisels). The
other tools are mounted around a roll around tool cabinet that has a
structure built around it with pvc tubes to accept lots of other
tools. I keep my bowl gouges in this group plus the occasionally used
tools. By always putting the tools back in their place, I know just
where to find them when needed. The three drawers in the cabinet hold
smaller tools, chucks, etc. If you wish to see a photo, e-mail me and
I'll send you a photo.

Fred Holder
http://www.morewoodturning.net

"Larry Blanchard" wrote in message
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On Tue, 06 Jul 2010 18:39:51 -0700, Michael Koblic wrote:

I went through all the options a while ago. There are some rather
innovative ones on the net! However, space being at a premium they live
in the Lee Valley tool roll when not in use. The roll can be stored
wherever it happens to be convenient at the time, usually behind the
lathe. When in use the roll lies open on a side table.

I do the same thing except the roll(s) are from Woodcraft. I now have
two that are completely full plus 5 or 6 tools on a wall rack behind the
lathe. I've gotta' stop buying tools :-).

--
Intelligence is an experiment that failed - G. B. Shaw

Thanks for all of the replies -- I'll try the roll for now, and once I'm
better organized perhaps I can try the table extension with openings for
each tool -- that would mean I have to get organized -- JimR

On Tue, 6 Jul 2010 20:59:52 -0400, "JimR" wrote:

I'm a full time turner, so my way might take up too much room for your purpose,
but:
I used two 2' x 4' pieces of pegboard and built sort of an A-frame on wheels..
I hung a narrow shelf about 2' from the top for stubborn handles and a row of
rare earth magnets in fitted cups (both from Lee Valley) along the top of the
a-frame, at assorted heights for my most used tools..
Repeated the above on the bottom half, then the whole process again on the
back..
I keep my tools organized by how often I use them, top/front is highest
priority, bottom back is the lowest..

(Tools are stored handle down , hanging on the magnets and supported by the
shelf if needed)

I can post pictures on ABPW or email them if you're interested..

After years of having too much work to have time to enjoy using a lathe in
my leisure time, I've finally changed my priorities.

I've started with a simple bowl and have a lot of other material waiting on
the shelf. I've also updated my ancient 1980-era set of Craftsman lathe
tools with a new boxed set of Sorby tools, plus several additinal
individual items, and just bought a tool with a carbide cutter as well as a
set of miniature tools for small turnings, bowl sander, etc. I also got a
Nova chuck, and a Supernova chuck, extra faceplates, etc.

I started out with the old tools hanging on a pegboard screwdriver rack, and
then I put t;he individual tools into their plastic tubes or slip cases and
hung them from hooks on the pegboard. But there's the boxed set, which I
haven't started to use yet, and the set of miniatures --

My question - how do you store your tools and equipment so that they're
easily available, visible, and organized.



mac

Please remove splinters before emailing

Hello Jim,

I turn full time, so I have lots of tools... For the tools I'm using on a
specific project, I either put them at the end of the lathe (Oneway 2436
with a bed extension) on a thick towel or if that's inconvenient, I use a
Bulldog rolling cart that is set up with some of my grinders for sharpening.
The cart holds both wet and dry grinders at the moment, but I'm going to
build another one to separate the wet and dry grinders.

My other tools are stored in a large mechanics tool chest that has sliding
drawers. Some of the bigger ones are on peg hooks on the wall... There is
never enough space! Some are always sitting on the top of the tablesaw it
seems, right next to the wetsaw... :-o For general storage, the mechanics
tool chest has been a real space saver for me and helps to keep everything
organized.

--
Better Woodturning and Finishing Through Chemistry...
Steve Russell
The Woodlands, Texas
http://www.woodturningvideosplus.com

I was looking for the same thing and borrowed an idea from other people.
I cut up some PVC about 9" long and one end is cut at a 45 degree
angle and the other is 90 degrees. I drilled a hole through the top 45
degree end and one all the way through the 90 degree end. I lined these
up on a piece of plywood and screwed them to the plywood. The tools
slide in handle first and sit on the screw that is all the way through
the PVC. I then attached it to the end of a wooden shelf with a french
cleat, so I can lift it off. I even toyed with the idea of putting
something over the cleat so I could slide it in or out. Of course I
filled it with tools so I would have to come up with another one or
something else if I bought more tools.

Bruce




JimR wrote:
After years of having too much work to have time to enjoy using a lathe in
my leisure time, I've finally changed my priorities.

I've started with a simple bowl and have a lot of other material waiting on
the shelf. I've also updated my ancient 1980-era set of Craftsman lathe
tools with a new boxed set of Sorby tools, plus several additinal
individual items, and just bought a tool with a carbide cutter as well as a
set of miniature tools for small turnings, bowl sander, etc. I also got a
Nova chuck, and a Supernova chuck, extra faceplates, etc.

I started out with the old tools hanging on a pegboard screwdriver rack, and
then I put t;he individual tools into their plastic tubes or slip cases and
hung them from hooks on the pegboard. But there's the boxed set, which I
haven't started to use yet, and the set of miniatures --

My question - how do you store your tools and equipment so that they're
easily available, visible, and organized.

"Bruce Ferguson" wrote in message
...
I was looking for the same thing and borrowed an idea from other people. I
cut up some PVC about 9" long and one end is cut at a 45 degree angle and
the other is 90 degrees. I drilled a hole through the top 45 degree end
and one all the way through the 90 degree end. I lined these up on a piece
of plywood and screwed them to the plywood. The tools slide in handle
first and sit on the screw that is all the way through the PVC. I then
attached it to the end of a wooden shelf with a french cleat, so I can lift
it off. I even toyed with the idea of putting something over the cleat so
I could slide it in or out. Of course I filled it with tools so I would
have to come up with another one or something else if I bought more tools.

Bruce


Thanks - sounds like a good and reasonable solution that I may take up.
Actually, I've got a lot of surplus bamboo, and this may be one way to make
good use of it.

Yours was one of a number of good suggestions - thanks to everyone for
adding to my knowledge base.

Jim R

On Jul 6, 9:59*pm, "JimR" wrote:
After years of having too much work to have time to enjoy using a lathe in
my leisure time, I've finally changed my priorities.

I've started with a simple bowl and have a lot of other material waiting on
the shelf. *I've also updated my ancient 1980-era set of Craftsman lathe
tools with a new *boxed set of Sorby tools, plus several additinal
individual items, and just bought a tool with a carbide cutter as well as a
set of miniature tools for small turnings, bowl sander, etc. *I also got a
Nova chuck, and a Supernova chuck, extra faceplates, etc.

I started out with the old tools hanging on a pegboard screwdriver rack, and
then I put t;he individual tools into their plastic tubes or slip cases and
hung them from hooks on the pegboard. *But there's the boxed set, which I
haven't started to use yet, and the set of miniatures --

My question - how *do you store your tools and equipment so that they're
easily available, visible, and organized.

build yourself a box like a chest of drawers or armoire about 2' by 2'
by 6' or higher and load it up with drawers. the three sides that do
not have drawers (get a board and drill equally spaced holes that will
allow the gouges to slip in but not fall through and then screw it to
the side of box. this way the gouges can go in the holes and hang
there) can be used to place the gouges and whatever else you may need
all of the time. the drawers hold the boxed items and whatever you
canot hang and the rest gets hung on the outside of the armoire. to
make it really flexible place wheels on bottom and roll it where you
need it or out of the way.

gilbert writes:

My question - how Â*do you store your tools and equipment so that they're
easily available, visible, and organized.

A bucket or two, and some short pieces of PVC pipe inside.