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6th Mar 2020, 08:25 PM #1Member
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chip tray liner question...
Hi people, just wondering what you guy's are using (if at all) for a chip tray liner to make cleaning up after a job a little bit easier?
I was thinking old newspaper lining the tray in 2 layers would hold the chips and oils etc, allowing a simple roll up and disposal of swarf and associated material for disposal. Your tips and advice is very much welcome.
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6th Mar 2020, 08:47 PM #2Most Valued Member
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An old or new baking tray, get hold of a bit of gal sheet or mild about .5 mm or similar,fold the sides up aground about 12/15 mm slip under the bed.
Try a small Chinese container under the gearbox if required.
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6th Mar 2020, 09:03 PM #3Philomath in training
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Likewise. No newspaper harmed in this workshop.
I've made up a tray that fits under the lathe bed and every so often I take it out and dump the swarf in the bin (especially when about to do small parts). I have similar metal tray under the drill press table.
Michael
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6th Mar 2020, 10:22 PM #4
Hi Guys,
I admit that I'm lazy and don't clean as much as I should, I just use a dust pan and brush after the magnetic wand has done its stuff.Best Regards:
Baron J.
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6th Mar 2020, 10:44 PM #5Member: Blue and white apron brigade
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6th Mar 2020, 11:54 PM #6China
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I just use a cheep shopvac $20 from Aldi I consider this expendable it has been going for 2 years
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7th Mar 2020, 12:56 AM #7Most Valued Member
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7th Mar 2020, 10:58 AM #8Golden Member
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I've lined the tray of my lathe with some industrial lino. I use a magnetic wand for cleanup and the lino prevents it from sticking to the tray. Unlike the tray whose paint is all chipped the Lino is very smooth so any swarf the wand can't or doesn't pick up sweeps up very cleanly and easily.
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I also have an old rigid plastic food tray which lives under the business end to catch the bulk of swarf which I can lift out and dump in the scrap bin directly. When not in use a half dozen or so pages of newspaper is left on the tray to soak up any oil drips, this is removed when in use.
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I also made up a removable cover that clips between the ways under the chuck, this prevents a lot of crap getting under the headstock and simplifies cleaning.
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The industrial lino is around 3mm thick and very durable, it's been there for six years and shows no sign of degradation despite have been covered in plenty of oil and very hot blue swarf. The tray has been there for ten years and is the same.
Cheers,
Greg.
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7th Mar 2020, 11:08 AM #9Most Valued Member
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stubbie lids.
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7th Mar 2020, 07:02 PM #10Member
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Thanks guys! All excellent ideas and gives me plenty of options to consider
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10th Mar 2020, 08:34 AM #11Member
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I've taken to a simple approach, it's not perfect but it makes it easier
I place a board of plywood under the lathe and it catches most of the chips
Extra benefit is it can only hold so much so you have to empty it rather than let it sit
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10th Mar 2020, 10:42 AM #12Member: Blue and white apron brigade
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Not sure ply is such a good idea IF water soluble coolant is used especially it’s left that way even ON
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