Tool rack

[David Holden]

Hello folks, I'm new here and I'm also new to woodturning.

Could anyone point me in the direction of a decent racking system for storing my woodturning tools, preferably a wooden rack?

Are there any secret websites that are your go-to's for all things woodturning?

My knowledge is very limited at the moment, Axminster's website, Amazon, eBay and toolsandtimber.co.uk basically!

David

[Twisted Trees]

There is a whole thread in the tool tips section on home made jigs and racks,  some are cabinet quality some are using up scrap timber or old pallets. Thing that no bought system can offer though is they are all made to fit a space in individual workshops.

[Doug Barratt]

I find Pinterest excellent for ideas, you can search quite specific terms, I’ve built a couple of wood stores based on images found on the site.

[seventhdevil]

there aren't any really, you will need to make one to fit what tools you have as they will be different to everyone else's.

[David Holden]

Thanks for your replies, looks like I'll have to have a go at making my own then!

[Twisted Trees]

Thanks for your replies, looks like I'll have to have a go at making my own then!

Don't forget to leave room for tools you haven't got yet, and screw up one joint a little bit so when it is full you can use the bad joint as an excuse to make another rack with just a little extra capacity ;-)

 

[julcle]

The important thing David is to enjoy your workshop time whether it's flat work or round. At the end of the day the tool rack will be tailored to your own needs in your own space. Oh and welcome to the Forum as well      --  Julian

[burywoodturners]

OK lets help David a bit.
What are the essentials of a god tool rack, one that does no damage to the stored tool edges , what will you add?

[Twisted Trees]

OK lets help David a bit.
What are the essentials of a good tool rack, one that does no damage to the stored tool edges , what will you add?

• Tool lean angle needs to be enough hold them secure with just gravity unless you use magnets
• Spacing should allow easy pickup of tool without knocking the tool next to it
• Sharp ends should be held in the air away from any contact
• It is better if dust is not collected on or in the toolrack
• There should at least 10% more capacity than the tools you own
• There must be a flaw that can be used as an excuse to build a bigger one should that 10% get filled

[Mike313]

One consideration is - how many woodturning tools do you need? I only have about a dozen and some are rarely used.
Another consideration is where you put the toolrack. I've seen lots of photos of tools mounted on the wall behind a lathe. It always seems to me that this is potentially dangerous to reach across a lathe when it is in motion.

[The Bowler Hatted Turner]

I am sure there was a recent thread about tool racks on this forum. My two pennies worth I would say make it at least twice as big as you need it at the moment.

[The Bowler Hatted Turner]

I am sure there was a recent thread about tool racks on this forum. My two pennies worth I would say make it at least twice as big as you need it at the moment.

[Twisted Trees]

I am sure there was a recent thread about tool racks on this forum. My two pennies worth I would say make it at least twice as big as you need it at the moment.

Yep, led to https://www.awgb.co.uk/awgbforum/index.php/topic,5916.0.html which I mentioned above.

[Derek]

The thread link to above in the first post my tool rack is made on a rack of ten tools and mounted on a french cleat as tools increase I make another rack again holding ten tools this means being able to expand the rack (wall space allowing) also if I need to remove a rack for any reason I can even take it down with all the tools still in it(as long as I don't tip it in the wrong direction )

[David Holden]

Thanks for all your helpful replies and the warm welcome!

I've only got 7 tools at the moment with 4 more on the way. I can see myself buying more in the future so I'll probably make a rack for 20.

I haven't really got a problem with the rack being wall mounted behind the lathe. I wouldn't have them behind the headstock, I'd have them towards the tailstock end.

Thanks again
David