Refurbishing handles

[Lazurus]

And put a flat on so they don't keep rolling off the bench / lathe bed.

[Sandy]

Good point Lazarus, I haven't done this yet but must add it to my todo list as Ive had a few mishaps, fortunately all have had a soft landing!  ... but one day!?!!

[bodrighywood]

Just make a rack to go on the bed for the tools to sit on. Having a flat on the handle sounds uncomfortable to me.

Pete

[Derek]

Just make a rack to go on the bed for the tools to sit on. Having a flat on the handle sounds uncomfortable to me.

Pete

This sounds like a better idea if only I could remember to place them on it in the first place. But do have to agree a flat would make it feel uncomfortable well for me at least

[Sandy]

Yes a horizontal rack on the bed-ways has worked for me, some of the time, depending on the job in hand - e.g. spindle work was often a little awkward.

I currently use a free standing horizontal rack on castors.  However I still find that I simply place the tool I'm using on the bed-ways in between times until I want to swap over to another.

So a flat on the largest diameter of the handle seems to me to be a good thing.  But fair point, I should trial it for comfort before modifying a tool(s) from my 'armoury' - don't believe it would be an issue for me though.

[The Bowler Hatted Turner]

I have a small rack that fits snugly on the bedways and holds half a dozen chisels. Used that method for years.