Tool Table
I recently built this table to give me a space to set the tools I am using when turning. I made a couple of small carriers previously that fit on the lathe with a cleat sized to fit between the ways. However, I found this a little inconvenient because I would often need to move the tailstock. It did not matter if I placed the carrier in the front or back it would always be in the way. I would then have to remove all the tools to move the carrier which always slowed me down. So, I came up with this table based on a couple of requirements: small enough to fit in my limited floor space, sufficient top space, and cost little to make.
The table is made from scraps (little cost), with only one leg (minimal foot print), and the top is rectangular (mounted with a tenon and mortise turned on the lathe). I was also able to try out a method for making feet on the lathe that I recently read about in Woodturning Design magazine. A couple of other features include rubberized shelving material for a non-skid surface and narrow cleats on each end of the table to prevent the tools from rolling off. I hope this sparks some ideas for your own shop. Enjoy!
Best regards,
Matt