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Derek:

--- Quote from: Twisted Trees on June 06, 2019, 11:45:57 AM ---I like that design Derek, are the holes about 40mm?

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Yes about 40mm in fact 1 1/2" holes drilled into a 3 1/2" wide board and then cut through the centre of the holes long enough to be able to comfortably grab a tool. I kept each rack to 10 tools and place then so all the same tools are next to each other so if I want a skew chisel they are all together. Make sure that the tools angle back enough so as not to fall out is you get a little vibration or knock into them.
I also had to keep the longer tools in the left hand rack due to hieght restrictions, good job I am a short a**e (never mind the height I need the width ;D).
This photo shows how they are constructed

Twisted Trees:
I have started to make a variation on Derek's tool rack, I have one between 2 light bulbs that I can't be bothered to move! this will be at shoulder height and only for lesser used large tools e.g. the 60 degree bowl gouge and swan neck hollowing tool, because the sharp bits are above head height I have left the top holes complete rather than halved so it is more than just lean angle than stops them falling on me!

I am working on the bottom section now this will hold 29 tools in 1.5m length and will also have a toolpost holder built in and maybe some M2 holes as well the box section profile lends it self to it. progress is steady, but I do need to keep stopping to let the 42mm Forster bit cool I will be using some short length of adjustable shelving rack to allow me to re position the top holders.

Will post pictures when it is done.

JollyJim:
Hi,

The method I have used is by using T joints
of 1 inch waste pipe held in place by drilling
(I forget what size) for short lengths of the
waste pipe sticking out onto which the T joint
is pushed. I've tried to keep everything tight so
that I did'nt have to use glue. It's not appropriate
for big chisels that won't go through the T joint
but ok for most.
It cost quite a lot for the T's and, because I
have'nt glued the joint to the pipe, they are
prone to leaning. When I find a more appropriate
site for them, I'll get the glue out. Am I happy
with it...??? ...I think it's ok but not more than that
but I offer it up as an idea.

Although away from the subject of tool holding,
I wonder if people knew that the 'take-away food'
containers do a wonderful balancing act on their side....
I don't know what I'd do without them...

Best wishes - Jim

Twisted Trees:
Blimey, unless you have a serious trade account at the plumbing store that would cost a lot!!

So this is what I have come up with so far... not particularly happy with it but my entire workshop is being refitted and it will do for now! once I have cleared out the stuff I don't want, made the cabinets I do want, put stuff away or disposed of it I may come back and do this again.

The top rack holds the longer lesser used chisels and as the wall lights show it is pretty high so I have left the top holders as full circles to prevent anything sharp testing my scalp for softness!

The bottom rack has full holes at the bottom, and it is made into a box which allows me to add a couple of magnets for steel rules and other stuff, I also made a cleat for it so I can put my spare toolrest into it.  Once the extractor hose is tied back to the wall and the cabinet holding my pattern drawers is relocated to the new position I will have capacity for 40 tools in easy reach. Have to make the all important pencil pot (which of course will be empty whenever I need a pencil) and a few other important refinements then 7 cabinets to take apart and remake as mostly drawer units and I will be able to get back to wood turning again :-)

Duncan A:
I use this wall rack arrangement because I'm a clumsy oaf, so I prefer tools fully captured in place to avoid dislodging the tool adjacent to the one I'm reaching for. Hung on French cleats to the side of the lathe, and made out of old bedroom furniture; held together with carcass screws.

Large/awkward/little used tools get relegated to the box on the floor! Made out of old bed slats; wood shavings allowed to build up in the bottom to protect the tool ends.

Duncan

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