LumberJocks

Work area for lathe

Project by Cathy Krumrei posted 369 days ago 245 views 0 times favorited 4 comments Add to Favorites
Work area for lathe Work area for lathe Work area for lathe Click the pictures to enlarge them

My area for my lathe is shaping up! Lights & electric in now and I decided the area needed to be handy. On the first pick you can see that I put up a peg board and other items I needed for handy/easy access to the lathe tools. So I made up this holder and since I do have gkids I didn’t want anyone (or myself) getting cut by accident. I added a piece of plexi glass also so I can see the tips without having to pull each one out and see it at my eye level. Then I added some pvc pipe with a piece of wood inside to hold pencils and things that may come along. Now my masks, push tool, wrench aren’t sitting under the cabinet to bend over each time when I want to use them. I am going to add a magazine rack so all my lathe books are right there. Now that I am done designing I can get back to lathe play.
Krum

-- Cathy Krumrei (Krum) http://www.TheCarversCorner.com


4 comments so far

View MsDebbieP's profile

MsDebbieP

12282 posts in 698 days


posted 369 days ago

the plexiglass is brilliant! and the area for the book.. SMART!
love it..
I wonder how long it would look like that in our shop?

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

View Grumpy's profile

Grumpy

6721 posts in 389 days


posted 369 days ago

Neat

-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python

View oscorner's profile

oscorner

4573 posts in 848 days


posted 369 days ago

Nice setup. You may want to consider putting your book stand behind your lathe or maybe to the left of the head to avoid having to turn so much to look at it while at the lathe. I don’t know if you referrence it will turning or not, but if so it would be safer if it were in a proximity that would allow you to see your machine while viewing the lathe. You must decide what is more comfortable to you…it is just a thought.

-- Jesus is Lord!

View Cathy Krumrei's profile

Cathy Krumrei

242 posts in 724 days


posted 369 days ago

MSDebbie..remember this is on MY side of the shop. I just close the door to “his” side. UGH! Thanks all for the comments. (I did another ornament today! *BG) Oscorner..I have BIG respect for machines. My book is far away from anything turning and if I have to study the book I shut it off. I felt if I had it to the left of me I was more apt to run into something turning. I don’t have the machine on until I am concentrating on what I am working on. Safety is important and thanks for your concern & thoughts.
Krum

-- Cathy Krumrei (Krum) http://www.TheCarversCorner.com

You must be signed in to post the comments.

Your Online Shop - Your Support Is Greatly Appreciated - Your Woodworking Showcase - 3 Ways To Help, Financially - Your Woodworking Community

Woodworking StoreApparel StoreMake a Donation
Bookmark And Share This Page
  • View all advertisers
  • Advertise with us

DISCLAIMER: All views and comments posted by members are not necessarily those of LumberJocks.com or of those working on the site.

Latest Projects | Latest Blog Entries | Latest Forum Topics

HomeRefurbers.com

Latest Projects | Latest Blog Entries | Latest Forum Topics

GardenTenders.com :: gardening showcase