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I finally decided to do something about the clutter around my lathe area; this was the result. I was up early this Saturday and started rummaging around the garage when I came upon a 4’ length of 1×12 pine and a 8’ length of 1×4 pine.
I guess I could have slapped it together with just flat stock and had been done with it; where would the fun be in that?
The shelf unit is 36” x24’; with the bottom shelf 6” wide and the upper 2 @ 3.5”. I cut the corbels at the bandsaw and rounded them over on the router table then added the Roman Ogee for the edge treatment on the other members. I applied a coat of Waterlox Sealer/Finish to keep the general grime at bay.
I had no real plan when I started just a desire to rid myself of an annoying problem and maybe add a little style to the area at the same time.
-- Chris
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GaryK
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posted 670 days ago
Looks good. Everything at hand!
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Grumpy
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posted 670 days ago
Now theres a good idea.
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rikkor
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posted 670 days ago
Nice tool station. Another addition to my must-build list. I got a Sorby Spindlemaster for Christmas, and I envy your whole collection of Sorbys.
Scott Bryan
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posted 670 days ago
That is a nice tool storage project. It, not only gives you an excuse to generate some sawdust, but it actually solves a storage problem as well.
Nice job.
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snowdog
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posted 670 days ago
Great project. Great tools. I hate fascinate wood to block wall :) and my shop is all block walls. Over time it will be covered in plywood or something close :)
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Chris
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posted 670 days ago
I just used a couple of Tapcon screws…. Not pretty but it works.
-- Chris
MsDebbieP
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posted 670 days ago
perfect.. everything right where you need it!
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Mario
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posted 670 days ago
Very nice setup. How is it getting the long handled unit out, ther third one from the left. it looks like a tight fit in there.
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Chris
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posted 670 days ago
Actually it’s not tight at all; the bottom shelf is 6” wide with the holes for the tools setback 1.5” from the edge. The upper shelf is only 3.5” wide. Thus, no interference with long handled tools.
What you do not see is a second series of holes behind the first set to accommodate tool rests, centers, etc.. I’ll try and post a pic of that as well.
-- Chris