FieryFurnace Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 I have thought for a while that a tool stand for different working stations would be a handy asset. I am constantly dropping tools, knocking things off, looking for things, etc etc, because I do not have a place to put them next to work stations. For some time now, my steel supplier has had some 3/16 plates, shear cut into 19-inch circles, for 25 cents per pound. They just got some round tubing in the other day that is PERFECT for legs, so I purchased enough material to make two stands. It took me about a half a day to make them. I've only used them for a couple of hours today, but they are VERY VERY handy. I also decided to convert the two old tool boxes from my old demo trailer into one large tool box to hold flammables, finishes, taps, rivets, etc. It turned out to be really more work than it was worth. However, for an imediate investment of about $20, I welded the old boxes together, put a new steel back on them, and one shelf in each box, along with sturdy angle-iron legs. The entire unit is ugly but serviceable. I cut off the old door hinges because they looked AWEFUL, and made some new ones. The entire box unit measures 30-inches tall and 36-inches wide. With the legs, it stands 54-inches tall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 LOVE those tool stands! Especially the short pipe sections for chisels and punches. Nice work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 Definitely tools! You might scrounge some sq tubing bits to weld around the outside of one of those to hold all the hardy tooling! I used to have access to an ornamental iron company's scrap bin and they would stack up 20+ pieces and tack weld the ends together and then use their large bandsaw to cut them all at once leaving as "throw outs" the sq tubing or pipe all cut to the same length and really handy for making tool holders from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old N Rusty Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 Raise one disc into a MORIAN helmet. or if you feel really ambitious a BASCINET (SP.?) Those helms were all made from one piece of iron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 but not 3/16" thick! How about a cowboy skillet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FieryFurnace Posted February 11, 2012 Author Share Posted February 11, 2012 I bet a few of the knights of old wish they were wearing 3/16-inch helms! My steel yard also has some of those square cuts. My hardy tooling fits in the smaller round just fine, although I need them spaced farther apart as the hardy tooling is more bulky. The positioning was completely guess work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamptroll Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 the tool holders would make a great BP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FieryFurnace Posted February 11, 2012 Author Share Posted February 11, 2012 Hmmmm I'd need to snap some more pics for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkrankow Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 The square ones can likely be built to stack nested which is especially handy if you do not need the extra work tables every day. Having these nice round tables is going to be a daily treat in organization. Nicely done. Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 I really like the stand, Dave!! I need something similar. 5 gallon plastic buckets just don't cut it LOL. The cabinet is great too. Reminds me of a lot of "personal" tool cabinets guys used to build around the manufacturing plant I worked at :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Allyn Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 Just be careful working around sharps sticking up out of your stand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FieryFurnace Posted February 12, 2012 Author Share Posted February 12, 2012 Five gallon bucket definately doesn't cut it! LOL I'm glad I'm through with them! You definately have to watche the sharp tools, however it's safer now that they aren't on my anvil stand anymore! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneCoeArtistBlacksmith Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 I bought some of those disks last year and have made fruit bowls out of them. I used crown dies on my Big Blu Max, cold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsoldat Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Cabinet looks good. Nothing a quick coat of paint won't make look purty. Plug welds into the hinges from the back would sharpen it up even better. And I think I may just have to copy the stand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenbeast Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Love the tool stand, i've been looking at those metal trolleys mechanics have, but they;'re quite expensive for what they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FieryFurnace Posted February 13, 2012 Author Share Posted February 13, 2012 Love the tool stand, i've been looking at those metal trolleys mechanics have, but they;'re quite expensive for what they are. Come over and pick these up! LOL I wish I knew where my steel supplier got these, or what they came off of. Wayne: did you get those from Sandusky? Or do you have another supplier that has them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest baddog Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Those discs would make some nice bowls I'll bet! Like the idea for the toolstand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneCoeArtistBlacksmith Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Yup, I make the trip a couple of times a year and the next time we have several dry 60 degree days in a row (I'm not going to go over there in the cold, in huge metal buildings, with tons and tons of steel heat sinink) it is time for another trip. If we can meet up I will show you one of the bowls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backwoods Blacksmith Posted February 15, 2012 Share Posted February 15, 2012 Good job with the tool stands and cabinits. Well worth the time and effort. I think I will follow your example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FieryFurnace Posted February 17, 2012 Author Share Posted February 17, 2012 Good job with the tool stands and cabinits. Well worth the time and effort. I think I will follow your example. I would highly recommend a stand of some sort. I'm already addicted! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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