Turning Tool Storage

[Jim Young]

I'm getting ready to make a cabinet for my turning tools. The purpose is to corral them in one location near the lathe so I don't have to keep moving them when I want to use another tool. I would like to see some pics of your lathe tool containment devices. I'm thinking of a cabinet that opens where some of the tools can be stored in the door. I will also need a place to put the lathe implements. TIA

[Mike Evertsen]

I made a simple shelf that slants with a lip and used spring clips the hold
the lathe tools from rolling,,,,

[Steve Clardy]

It shows you how I stow my tools. I use them to much to fool with a cabinet, so they are behind the lathe on the wall.
The bottom is just a scrap 2x with holes drilled to fit the handles. The upper is another scrap 2x with slots cut into it to fit the bits. The bottom piece is pulled out slightly so the tool sits there at an angle toward the wall. Please excuse the dust and mess, haven't had much time for a Terry Hatfield cleaning job. Steve

[John Weber]

Jim,

It's not as close as it could be, but with limited space what are you going to do. I looked at a lot of options before building one. It's walnut and cherry and holds most of the tools. I use a drawer in my bench for centers, chucks, and other lathe stuff.

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Good Luck - John

[Richard Allen]

Hi Jim

I use a simple rack which is a 2x4 with a bunch of 3/4" holes mounted to the wall.



The lower rack has slots for tools like scrapers and skews.



The upper rack has two rows of 3/4" holes offset from each other



The tools a located behind me when I am working at the lathe



The sharpening station is a WIP (work in progress) which will include a rack for 15 tools on the right side so I can load it up with the tools I might need for the current project. The cabinet space is for chucks and such. The flat space on top is because there is never enough flats space. There will also be an outlet strip on the front above the doors below the grinder for plugging in the Sioux drill when sanding or other "stuff". The idea being to wheel this "unit" where it will be most convenient for the particular turning task.



Thanks

[Chuck Wintle]

My suggestion is to make a rotating holder that is big enough for all your chisels.

[Jim Becker]

I actually have two tool holders...one on the wall for general storage and another on the lathe for some of the smaller stuff as well as tools I'm using "at the moment". Pics below...

[Steven Wilson]

Nothing to show but when I'm not using my lathe I put the tools in tool rolls and store it inside the lathe (Oneway 2436). For chucks and stuff I use a 5 drawer, rolling, Craftsman tool chest; It actually worked out cheaper than building a cabinet.

[Brad Schafer]

It's not as close as it could be ...

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[Anthony Yakonick]

I've said it before and I'll say it again "real" turners use the table saw

[John Weber]

Brad - Very True!

Anthony - The table saw or drum sander in my case. I don't turn that often, so when I do I usually pull the tools I need an use any flat surface around.

John

[Gary Conklin]

Hi Jim



The sharpening station is a WIP (work in progress) which will include a rack for 15 tools on the right side so I can load it up with the tools I might need for the current project. The cabinet space is for chucks and such. The flat space on top is because there is never enough flats space. There will also be an outlet strip on the front above the doors below the grinder for plugging in the Sioux drill when sanding or other "stuff". The idea being to wheel this "unit" where it will be most convenient for the particular turning task.



Thanks

What are the jigs mounted in front of the grinder?

[Dan Forman]

Here's what I made a few weeks ago, got tired of having to clear the tools off of my jointer.






And a top view, empty...

These are mounted on an "L" shaped incursion of the wall near my lathe. I still use the jointer for a tool tray while I'm working, but at least there is now a permanent home for them.

If you do a search for tool rack in the turning forum, you will find still more examples, including the one that I copied mine from.

Dan

[Jim Kountz]

I actually have two tool holders...one on the wall for general storage and another on the lathe for some of the smaller stuff as well as tools I'm using "at the moment". Pics below...

Hey hold on a second Jim, thats no Stubby in that picture!! Did you add a new member to the shop and I missed it?? That sure looks like a Oneway to me!!

[Jim Becker]

VERY old thread, Jim...very old. The Stubby arrived in 2004.