There is nothing special about the shelves. The spacing is governed by flats on the leg castings.Robbo
Could you put a photo up showing the shelving under your 1628 lathe. I’ve often thought it would be a good idea.
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Good advice..... i found a second hand hairdryer that i keep attached to my lathe, not only is it good for fast clear up but the warm setting is good for 1: warming hands in winter and 2: warming my 5 minute epoxy in winter so it comes out of the bottles better.An easy to make holder to stop your tools rolling off the lathe. Drill a line of holes in a batten then cut down the length. A batten underneath is used as a stop - or a pair to straddle the bed.
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The tool handle was made from beech taken from a kneeling stool, hence the dowel tenons. I'll bet there's not another one like it.
Bandsaw light.
Even though it's fairly light in my workshop I always seem to be in my own light when using my little bandsaw. By chance I came across a 30 LED lamp on Ebay for £6, sold as a sewing machine aid.
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Conveniently it has a magnetic base & it's own power switch but the lead is a little too short so I cut off the 2 pin plug (it comes with a 3 pin adaptor), drilled a 5mm hole in the top of the column & wired it directly to the bandsaw switch. Now the light goes on & off with the machine.
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I was so impressed that I bought a second one as a movable temporary light for where ever it's needed.
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