For those who think all PM owners keep pristine equipment

[wrmiller]

I have to make an adapter for my little blast cabinet. Chips, and oil everywhere. Kept having to stuff those long chip ropes behind the bed. What a mess.

If I ever get some sheetmetal tools, I may have to make a pull out drawer to put between the stands.

 

[JimDawson]

I keep a small plastic trash can right next to my lathe. I hate it when one string grabs the whole bunch and then throws it at you.

 

[markba633csi]

I think I hate plastic chips more than aluminum sometimes- static cling drives you nuts
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[4GSR]

Yeah, I have a 5-gallon bucket next to my lathe so when the curly-stringy chips start filling up the chip pan, I transfer them to that bucket. When it gets full, it goes to the big garbage can outside.

 

[Alan H.]

Here's my pull out on my PM1340. My bucket is parked on the end.

 

[darkzero]

I don't have much space in my garage/workshop. I keep my long stringers & bigger chips in these 2 plastic totes. They fit perfect in between my lathe & work bench. All the other chips I just vacuum up.

 

[wrmiller]

I was getting some stringers that were 6' or longer. Wrapping around the levelers and snaking under the tool box. And at .050" thick,
they were strong enough that I had to be careful picking them up. Sharp and tough. Didn't cut myself today though.

 

[wrmiller]

I keep a small plastic trash can right next to my lathe. I hate it when one string grabs the whole bunch and then throws it at you.

That always seems to happen to me on the last pass, when I'm trying to get a really good finish. But when the 'brillo pad' wraps itself around the workpiece I know better than to try grabbing it. Big no-no there...

 

[brav65]

What Bill failed to show everyone is what the Lathe looked like an hour later...my guess it was show room clean

 

[mikey]

Thanks for the reality check, Bill. I was beginning to think that Matt was putting some chip/oil/dirt/string-repellent magic ju-ju on his lathes!