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Lathe tool holder/rack
Nov 26^th, 2010 at 4:58pm

I finally got around to making some photos of my lathe tool rack. This rig, which sits to the left of my DVR XP's headstock is my main rack. Some of the other turning tools are stored near Lauren's lathe, so she has those close at hand.

I purchased a Harbor Freight stool and decided that I really didn't like the cushion. So I repurposed the frame and turntable mechanism into a lathe tool holder.

I added a plywood top, shelf and some casters. Then I affixed various diameters of PVC pipe to the top. So far the turntable has been working out very well for me.

I don't have any problem with the sharp bits of the tools pointing up. I approach the tools carefully, with the respect they deserve.

There's still room to add some more tubes, and I'll likely drill some holes on the bottom shelf wings for more toys, errr, tools.

I hope some folk find this useful.

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Ken Ward WR Noob Offline I Love WR Posts: 0	Re: Lathe tool holder/rack Reply #1 - Nov 26^th, 2010 at 6:33pm Great looking setup there smiley=beer.gif
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Mike Oyama WR Addict Offline Happy Holidays WR! Posts: 729 Gender:	Re: Lathe tool holder/rack Reply #2 - Nov 26^th, 2010 at 8:03pm Awesome reuse of the stool! That's a great looking tool rack! smiley=thumbsup.gif
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David Hamann WR Administrator WR Patron Offline papadave Posts: 5,701 Pasco WA Washington USA Gender: Jet 1014VSI	Re: Lathe tool holder/rack Reply #4 - Nov 27^th, 2010 at 1:00am very nice. smiley=thumbsup.gif
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Lark Leazar WR Addict Offline Hook 'Em! Posts: 504 Conroe Texas USA Gender:	Re: Lathe tool holder/rack Reply #6 - Nov 27^th, 2010 at 6:31am Awesome, great design. Everything in one place. Me likey!
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Paul Hinds Senior Member Offline the Hobbit Posts: 262 Gender:	Re: Lathe tool holder/rack Reply #7 - Nov 27^th, 2010 at 7:58am really slick, but do you ever nick your wrist when reaching for one in the middle? I have a similar design and that was my big worry. Hasn't happened yet though.
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Alan Zenreich

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Re: Lathe tool holder/rack
Reply #8 - Nov 27^th, 2010 at 11:49am

Paul,

I am very aware of the sharp bits, so no, I've never nicked myself on the exposed points. Also there is enough jiggle room in each pipe to move tools out of the way if need be.

Generally, I'll rearrange the tools based on what's on the lathe at the moment. I may take 3 or 4 tools that I expect to use for a piece and move them to the outside positions. Then I swing the turntable around so those tools are closest to me, making it very convenient.

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Jeff McDonald Senior Member Offline WR Rocks! Posts: 476 Gender:	Re: Lathe tool holder/rack Reply #9 - Nov 27^th, 2010 at 2:51pm Very cool Alan. Great idea and well laid out. Nice job! Jeff
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Andy Kurek Senior Member Offline Go Pack Go! Posts: 329 Spring Green, WI Wisconsin USA Gender:	Re: Lathe tool holder/rack Reply #10 - Nov 27^th, 2010 at 6:21pm I like it! I have one of those stools too. Mine sits on the storage side of my basement collecting dust because I don't like the cushion part either. I don't need a tool rack, but now I will be thinking of another purpose for it.-Andy
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Scott glass WR Addict Offline Wood is my Gold! Posts: 1,589 Depoe Bay Oregon Oregon USA Gender:	Re: Lathe tool holder/rack Reply #11 - Nov 28^th, 2010 at 6:47pm Great idea. Knowing that something is sharp never seemed to keep from bleeding all over the place. bang head
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bernie mcgivern Junior Member Offline WR Rocks! Posts: 47	Re: Lathe tool holder/rack Reply #12 - Dec 2^nd, 2010 at 5:40pm great idea I need to make one
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Thomas A. Bytwork WR Noob Offline WR Rocks! Posts: 4	Re: Lathe tool holder/rack Reply #13 - Jan 14^th, 2011 at 8:05pm I really like your idea!! I need to do something as they all lay around in front of the lathe bed.
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keith gallagher Ex Member	Re: Lathe tool holder/rack Reply #14 - Jan 18^th, 2011 at 6:31pm Thinking about copying this for my own workshop. Thing is, the 2 stools my mother dumped in my shed, there doesn't appear to be anything wrong with them and they have a back that would need to be removed. She'd do some looking if she seen I had cut up one of her stools.
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