Thread: Any suggestions for storing Woodturning Chisels?

This is my setup. The photo was taken some time ago and there have been quite a few additions to the accessory board.

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I have bench on wheels that I move around and around three sides are 50mm PVC vertical tubes that hold most of my turning gear.

i have the same as above but also use to magnets to make sure they stay there as well

Bruce, my wood lathe has moved around my workshop 3-4 times over 30 years. I still haven't found "The Ideal System" yet but still trying. What ever system you adopt make sure that it can be added to because turning is seriously addictive to the point I don't think you ever finish buying "must haves"

I noticed your joining date at 2009. You would have to be the longest "lurker" of the Forum!!! Good to see that you trust the rest of us to give you advice. Please keep us informed with your forward progress in your "new man cave". Oh and plenty of pictures- the motto reads "No photos....didn't happen"

As mention on the previous post try and adjust to something that will be expandable. I originally had the chisels next to the lathe and now have out grown it. My thoughts are still next to the lathe but not have to reach over the lathe.

Originally Posted by hughie

I have bench on wheels that I move around and around three sides are 50mm PVC vertical tubes that hold most of my turning gear.

Hughie, what sort of wheels have you used? I ask because I want to do something similar and thinkning that the right type of wheel would be needed to get over the all the mess on the floor.

My work selection of chisels/ gouges live in a custom tool roll the other ones live in a shelf all laid out and I grab the ones I'll need for the job I'm turning! Could be set up better!

Originally Posted by chambezio

I noticed your joining date at 2009...... You would have to be the longest "lurker" of the Forum!!! ....."

Yes, I looked at that myself a week or so ago. I seem to remember creating an account way back then for whatever reason but have not done anything about it until catching the turning bug a month or so ago.
(At least I assume that account was mine - the most likely password I would have used back then seems to work!)
Will take some 'before' pics when we move in mid next month and put it out there for suggestions.
Thanks everyone for your comments, looks like this will be an ongoing project that might be a good excuse to update a few items on my shopping list.
Bruce F

Safely! I'm definitely not a fan of caddy or low level systems that store gouges & skews etc point up when there is any possibility a trip or stumble could lead to a turner falling onto or into the nest of sharp edges. Also be very mindful of storing tools on a wall behind the lathe axis as eventually a turner will reach across a running lathe "to save a bit of time" and will run the risk of becoming entangled in the lathe - a very dangerous practice btw.

I store my gouges etc in wooden tool boxes with trays made to accommodate the tools similar to the attached photo. The trays have a similar profile top & bottom so they stack & preserve hard won sharp edges. Also very portable for attending clubs or collaboration type events. One tray has no rack on the bottom side but is fitted with a "jamb chuck" piece of wood that matches the bed way gap with a press fit. I then only have tools for my immediate work project "lying about" as the rest are stored in the tool boxes.

Like most turners I often find the only clear space available is the lathe bed, so I have another similar tray to fit the bed ways to serve as a working surface between turning for mounting blanks - saves the back. Another tray table fits a Vermec Camlock Table which slots into a spare banjo on the Woodfast 908.

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Simple but effective.

Thanks everyone for all the input, I was thinking about the safety aspect of having the tools behind the lathe, probably not the best option.
My thought is to mount the rack on a side wall, probably to the left of the lathe so I am not reaching over the work piece.
I have seen a number of designs for wall mounted tool storage, so will most likely modify one of them to suit.
Will post pics once I get going on the task. The problem may be finding my tools to build a toolbox to put my tools in......

Bruce, something like the following pics, without the detritus of a days turnings on the bench . . .

Originally Posted by Pat

Bruce, something like the following pics, without the detritus of a days turnings on the bench . . .

Plenty of nice toys hidden in that lot like the Woodcut tools - bowl saver, ER collet handle etc.

Each handle is different so I know which is which.
More on the bench - not enough holes
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One thing to remember - hole must be smaller diameter than handle else they fall through onto the concrete floor (DAMHIK)
Mark

Pat

pleased to see you tidied up for the photo