Thread: Show us your tool holding system

I made this at the beginning thinking it would (maybe) be big enough
unfortunately it isn't - I've manage to accumulate twice this many tools with a couple still in the 'being made' mode. It is on a hinge with shelves and a board with other useful items behind it - ie calipers etc
I think if I made another I could fit a few more chisels on it but definitely not twice as many
chisel rack_4382.jpg

I went for a dust-drop-through style that is always within arms reach. Holds more than I need - I've since retired the 2 at the left and replaced them with another 2 I hardly ever use Also lifts off the swivel-arm and sits on a bench as a stand-alone rack.

I made the bottom shelf and bought some stainless clips from Big W to hold the tools in place, works well for me.

Y'all have way too many tools, and some rather inconveniently located (at least one step required to reach them). Seems like reaching over the lathe to get a tool might be potentially hazardous. I like 'em close at hand. There's another rack at other end of the lathe for mostly stuff that goes with the tailstock. Note shop vac hose within reach so no bending required.

Two lazy Susans, one either side of the lathe works for me. Everything is within arms reach. Nominally it's supposed to be skews one side, gouges on the other, but that sense of order quickly deteriorates..

Made them big enough to allow for any expected growth in chisel numbers.. (SO has woken up to the fact that each new chisel costs more than the set of 6 she originally bought me)

Old Biker you scoundrel, you stole my idea!!
Gotta like it therefore.

TTIT_ I thought this was all about timber, not metal.

Originally Posted by Texian

Y'all have way too many tools, and some rather inconveniently located (at least one step required to reach them). Seems like reaching over the lathe to get a tool might be potentially hazardous. I like 'em close at hand. There's another rack at other end of the lathe for mostly stuff that goes with the tailstock. Note shop vac hose within reach so no bending required.

I like that idea. Also like the hammer... Is that for particularly subborn burls

Cheers,
Dave

Originally Posted by Texian

.............. Note shop vac hose within reach so no bending required.

I notice the hammer's even closer .

I have had many racks over the years, all behind the lathe due to lack of room, but at the tailstock end. I used to have them handle up, but tended to rip the rack off the support when they got caught as I tried to remove them .

This one is my best, similar to TTIT's with handle down and laid back, but using magnetic strip to hold them in place. Like most of us, I've had to extend the rack a couple of times as I bought/made extra chisels

Purpose built lazy susan sitting on top of mobile set of drawers so it can be positioned wherever needed within reach (without having to take a step). Magnetic cabinet door catches used to secure tools. Handle on top so tool holder so it can be carried if turning away from workshop. There are more tools (not visible in attached photo) on other side of rack that are accessed by rotating the lazy susan. More could be added to the sides. Chucks, etc., in drawers. Also plan to add my longer handled tools in the same way to the sides of cabinet.

Neil

Well, after viewing all the great setups for all those tools, I was kind of thinking of maybe not showing mine (I feel so old school), but logic won over panic and so I took the bull by the horns and had the LOML take the pic.

This tool holder has served me my entire life and is still going strong...all manner of tools fit it, don't have to make a special size...it just does it all

So...here's my submission for the tool holding system.

LOL, I was going to do the same Ed but figured folk were sick of hearing about my paws.

Hi All,
Great to see all the pics, of the Tool Holders. Not in love with having to lean over the Lathe to select a Tool though, seems a little dangerous.
So you all stop the lathe, hey??
I once left some daggy ends of a turning,Tail Stock end & it caught my white Chemical Suit, as I lent over the Tail Stock & grabbed it so quick, I wondered what had happened. In after thoughts, I thought I was lucky not to have had a cloth smock on, as it tore the suit from arm pit to belt line. I'm a Left Handed Turner, & it took the right side clean out of the suit. I think, that had I not been turning at 3000rpm. I would have had more trouble than I care to think about, for as it grabbed, I pulled away & released myself, sat down & had a dash good think about what had happened. I DO NOT leave daggy ends at all now. Lesson Learnt.
This is why I do not have any Tools in front of me, or if you like over the back of theLathe.
REGARDS,
ISSATREE.

The toolholder I posted was deleted.