| Project by RobH | posted 423 days ago | 635 views | 3 times favorited | 5 comments |  |
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Hey all,
Just finished up this lathe tool holder the other night and just got the pictures done tonight. It is based on a design that I saw in a magazine some time ago. I changed the one on the magazine by making it a double row holder, I made it a little narrower, and I mounted it on a stand instead of on the wall. I put it on a stand because I like to pull the lathe out in the middle of the shop when I am really going to make a good mess.
The whole unit is made from construction grade pine lumber.
The first picture is the holder, then second picture is the holder a little closer up. The third picture is the holder in place behind the lathe. Finally, no more lathe tools falling off of the shopsmith tubes and landing on the sharpened edge.
Enjoy,
-- -- Rob Hix, King George, VA
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TedM
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posted 423 days ago
I like it! I’m in need of a new holder and this will work just fine. Thanks for sharing!
-- I'm a wood magician... I can turn fine lumber into firewood before your very eyes! - http://www.woodworkersguide.com
RobH
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posted 423 days ago
By the way, I have the Sketchup model for this if anyone would like it to duplicate my efforts.
-- -- Rob Hix, King George, VA
trifern
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posted 423 days ago
Nice job, Rob. I need to come up with a solution for my tools as well. Thanks for sharing.
-- My favorite piece is my last one, my best piece is my next one.
Napaman
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posted 423 days ago
NICE job…I love it…and NICE SHOPSMITH…didnt know you were a fellow smithy!!!!! I know what you mean about the tools bouncing a bit…below the headstock…
-- Matt, Napa, CA...fun is beautiful...just trying to have some fun...
lew
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posted 423 days ago
Great looking tool rack, Rob!
Looks like another project added to my list of shop renovations.
Lew