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When I built my Lathe table a while back, (49437http://lumberjocks.com/projects/49437) my friend David (LJ Patron) suggested an insert cabinet with drawers and such to store the tools. Lathes have a lot of accessory tools!
Knowing David rarely makes a bad suggestion, I decided to design and make one while waiting for some parts from another project to be delivered.
This is what I came up with. The whole project uses reclaimed material.
I try to use reclaimed stuff as much as possible, to save the land fills and my wallet.
It is a solid oak dovetailed case, with oak drawers and a tool shelf that fits in the upper cabinet.
I set the size to fit the table dimensions and kept it removable in case I want to use it for another application down the road.
So far it has worked out great.
The finish is Minwax Classic Oak Polyshade and Briwax.
Thanks for looking
-- Eric
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TheDane
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#1 posted 632 days ago
Nice addition to a nice piece of shop furniture.
Now get out there and make some shavings!
—Gerry
-- Gerry -- "I don't plan to ever really grow up ... I'm just going to learn how to act in public!"
Jim Bertelson
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#2 posted 632 days ago
Shucks…....that is really pretty…...and even more functional. Think when I buy a lathe, that is the one I will get…...lot’s of good reviews. And my stuff all has to go mobile.
Patron suggested I make a supersled, when I was talking about making a sled, and he was dead on right.
I followed his advice, and it has been a workhorse in my shop. Learned a lot making it, as well.
Nice construction…nice workmanship.
I like it a lot.
-- Jim, Anchorage Alaska
Jeremy Greiner
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#3 posted 632 days ago
Looks great, adds alot of space to your stand, I really like the lathe tool drawer.
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lew
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#4 posted 632 days ago
Now that is Cool!
Just don’t forget to close the drawers before turning- shavings collect really fast. Don’t ask how I know this ;^)
Lew
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Napaman
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#5 posted 632 days ago
wow…that looks great!
-- Matt--Proud LJ since 2007
PurpLev
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#6 posted 632 days ago
that is a sweet setup and the cabinet is beautifully made! love the pullout gauges tray
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Jim Jakosh
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#7 posted 632 days ago
Sweet!
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cajunpen
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#8 posted 632 days ago
Nice design and execution – the reclaimed aspect is a big PLUS!
-- Bill - "Suit yourself and let the rest be pleased." http://www.cajunpen.com/
Michael1
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#9 posted 632 days ago
WOW! Nice lathe bench. I started making one similar for my lathe the other day. I used reclaimed wood as well however mine is not near as pretty as this one. No way I would post mine now LOL. I really like the lathe tool tray. Wish I had incorporated that in mine rather than a standard drawer. Nice job.
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TheDane
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#10 posted 632 days ago
Jim—I bought a Delta VS Midi … if you elect to go that route, you will not be disappointed!
—Gerry
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Ken Fitzpatrick
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#11 posted 632 days ago
Nice addition to your lathe table. Nothing like haveing everything right at hand. Especially like the way you made the pull out for the tools. Thanks for sharing.
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Beginningwoodworker
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#12 posted 631 days ago
Beautiful cabinet, Eric.
-- CJIII Future cabinetmaker
jack1
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#13 posted 631 days ago
Good work.
-- jack -- ...measure once, curse twice!
Jim Bertelson
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#14 posted 631 days ago
Gerry
Thanks for the reinforcement…..I have had good luck following your advice. Not there yet, but sometime next year, maybe.
-- Jim, Anchorage Alaska
Ken90712
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#15 posted 631 days ago
Well done! Very practical and great use of space.
-- Ken, "Everyday above ground is a good day!"
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