Show me your tool rack(s)

ElWoodTroll · #21 06-09-2007, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim OH

RussL
I just store my tools ......Jim OH

I like that...I'd have to downsize it tho in order to fit on the center table I share with the Her royal highness, ... the queen of all flat real estate

Thomp · #22 06-10-2007, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Jim OH

RussL
I just store my tools in a box I bought at the Converse, IN show a few years ago. It holds all the palm tools in the top and if I forget where one is the pexiglas makes it easy to locate. The drawers hold knives, strops, etc. Best part is when I want to take my tools with me all I have to do is pick up the box.
Jim OH

jim, thats one of the most clever boxes i seen yet.
dose the plexigalss slide out for easy removal of the chips?

bbeery · #23 06-10-2007, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Hi_Ho_Sliver

I did one similar to yours and found that I kept wanting to brush chips out from under it with my fingers

so I put a slip of clear plexiglass across the front and back so I wouldn't be tempted LOL

Good idea Dave, will get a small piece if plexigalss and add it to mine. Of course, I've had the same problem "reaching under" without thinking.

Jim OH · #24 06-10-2007, 11:37 AM

Hey Thomp,
The pexiglas is not removable. When it gets some chips in there I remove the tools and run the shop vac over the holse and presto, it's clean enough for me ;o)
Jim OH

Thomp · #25 06-10-2007, 12:37 PM

think im gonna try to make one with split top, clear drawer fronts and removable plexi pannels, to set in a stand for the work area.. a all in one thing..

great idea john

xsailer · #26 06-14-2007, 11:50 AM

Just got thru making a new movable work station. It fits a fold up 2'x4' table so that I can take in the house to let the little woman see me once in a while(she's funny that way-called me Fred the other day, don't know who that is) or put in front of the TV instead of the shop work table. I added a 1"x2" along the lower front side to allow pushing on the carving without the work surface sliding on the table(it butts up against the edge of the table). Added a rubber mat and turned it upside down for the smooth surface. This provide the work surface to allow easy clean up and protect blades when dropped. Painted the wood black behind the plexiglas to better view gouge blade type. Sides are to keep chips from the carpet in the TV room. The removable carving vise is mounted on a seperate board with an angle attached to fit around front edge, it's tight to not allow movement. Used it for couple of days now and find it is really mobil and user friendly. I think it's going to work out if for no other reason it's handy to store gouges immediately and easily after I make a cut. When I do this I have them arranged so I know right away where they go and don't have to search for them.

Kenny_S · #27 06-14-2007, 05:15 PM

One of the better looking carving station Bob. Looks like you thought about how you wanted before you started building.
Looks like a take with you kind also.
I like it.

xsailer · #28 06-14-2007, 05:58 PM

For a take along carving station I would'nt want it any bigger but yes I it would easily fit in vehicle I think. I finding since I've been using it I like carving several different places within my shop and house, and it fits. I'm sure I'll have a few additions over time.
Thanks

Ron Davidson · #29 06-14-2007, 09:34 PM

Bob does it have it's own set of legs or do you put it on a table?

xsailer · #30 06-15-2007, 01:38 PM

No Ron the work table does not have legs. Although I made it to sit on a 2x4 foot table I've been using it several different places in my shop and house. I'm liking it the more I use it. Keeps all the tools stored, protected and I know where they're at when I store one and ready to pick another.