dr_clyde
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Some of you may be familiar with Tom Lipton. He has written some excellent books on metalworking, as well as hosting a well produced youtube channel on working in his metal shop, Oxtoolco.
In one of his videos, he showed off a simple tailstock tray for storage of commonly used lathe items to increase productivity and efficiency. I thought it was a neat idea, so I built one.
Its held to the lathe with 2 machined aluminum blocks under the ways, and some countersunk 3/8-16 screws. If I need to move it, I can slide it back and forth, or if I want it to stay put, I can snug down the screws.
Took an evening in the shop and about $30. That's only because I didn't have the router bit I wanted, and needed a couple stainless flathead cap screws. I managed to scrounge the plywood, trim, mat, and aluminum from my stash. And my neighbor clearcoated it for me, he's got a spray booth and I couldn't be bothered.
Anyway, those with longer bed lathes should make one of these. Very handy, and easily removable if you need the rest of your lathe bed.
In one of his videos, he showed off a simple tailstock tray for storage of commonly used lathe items to increase productivity and efficiency. I thought it was a neat idea, so I built one.
Its held to the lathe with 2 machined aluminum blocks under the ways, and some countersunk 3/8-16 screws. If I need to move it, I can slide it back and forth, or if I want it to stay put, I can snug down the screws.
Took an evening in the shop and about $30. That's only because I didn't have the router bit I wanted, and needed a couple stainless flathead cap screws. I managed to scrounge the plywood, trim, mat, and aluminum from my stash. And my neighbor clearcoated it for me, he's got a spray booth and I couldn't be bothered.
Anyway, those with longer bed lathes should make one of these. Very handy, and easily removable if you need the rest of your lathe bed.
Gotta show this to the boss tomorrow!