I have just purchased a Boxford Lathe

[eLuSiVeMiTe]

Who needs a storage rack? Is that not what the floor is for?

I thought the other lathe was for storing bits on.

Mine certainly is. And the mill table. Flypress. Everything has stuff on atm.

 

[123hotchef]

dont get me started i cant get to my welding bench!

 

[Hood]

Aye, mine is the same, too much stuff in my workshop to store nicely.

 

[Hood]

Aye, mine is the same, too much stuff in my workshop to store nicely.

Also I am an untidy basket and tend to thrive in clutter

 

[123hotchef]

me too until i get the humb and sling stuff out then i end up needing it!

 

[eLuSiVeMiTe]

Also I am an untidy basket and tend to thrive in clutter

Aye. Same here. I do like a good clean up twice a year

 

[123hotchef]

another question for anyone who knows the Boxford where is the work lamp mounted from the factory? I got a feeling my one was moved for some reason

 

[slim_boy_fat]

Aye. Same here. I do like a good clean up twice a year

As often as that?

 

[eLuSiVeMiTe]

As often as that?

Can add a lot of new stuff to a garage in 6 months. Add even more to the lock up and excess materials need shifting.

 

[Windy Miller]

Aye. Same here. I do like a good clean up twice a year

EVERY year?

 

[RichardM]

Is your wall wood covered and lathe against it? If so just screw the piece of alloy to it and have the bottom going into the drip trap.

 

[123hotchef]

Is your wall wood covered and lathe against it? If so just screw the piece of alloy to it and have the bottom going into the drip trap.

I was thinking that too.

 

[slim_boy_fat]

@123hotchef Here you go, just for you Four holes drilled at the required height to match the 'upturn' on the drip tray, penny washer either side and tightened just enough to slip over the edge.....



Tool holders brackets 3D printed to suit by eBay seller, and pop riveted to backsplash



And yes, it does save the wooden wall from getting covered in crud....



Cost? Free....... [except the tool holder brackets, of course]

Hope this helps.

 

[123hotchef]

wicked mate thanks for that that is simple I really like it now to cut the side out of the washing machine! oh wait I did that already for something else Ok I will steal the side on the machine at work.

Like the penny washers and nut and bolt easy peasy

 

[Pete.]

Backsplashes are nothing more than a sheet of metal with the edge folded to keep them from flexing. I made one from a cable tray lid. If you're going to use a timber wall with a lip to divert the chips/coolant into the tray, make sure you give the wall a good coat of gloss paint first then the mess will wipe off, otherwise it'll soak into the wood and turn it soggy. Also the white background will improve the lighting a lot.

 

[123hotchef]

Backsplashes are nothing more than a sheet of metal with the edge folded to keep them from flexing. I made one from a cable tray lid. If you're going to use a timber wall with a lip to divert the chips/coolant into the tray, make sure you give the wall a good coat of gloss paint first then the mess will wipe off, otherwise it'll soak into the wood and turn it soggy. Also the white background will improve the lighting a lot.

I was going to fix the metal splash back to the wall

 

[RichardM]

put a fold on the left to keep the crud from going behind the headstock too

 

[123hotchef]

put a fold on the left to keep the crud from going behind the headstock too

good idea thanks

 

[Seadog]

My splashback.
A piece of 5mm chequer plate I picked up at the scrappy. Fixed to the wall. It allows full travel for my taper attachment, too.

 

[123hotchef]

My splashback.
A piece of 5mm chequer plate I picked up at the scrappy. Fixed to the wall. It allows full travel for my taper attachment, too.
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looks great my only issue is bending it nicely!