Toy box......

[stan26]

Since taking up guiding, it has occurred to me that I need something that I can keep all my bits an bobs in. I did have everything in various plastic tubs dotted round the place, which made for a very disorganised start to every imaging session. So what I needed was somewhere to keep all the "loose" bits, and also the telescope so I could literally lift the whole lot up and take it out to the pier in one go.

After a quick rummage I found some bits of ply and a few hinges. I grabbed the saw/hammer/drill driver/measure stick/pencil and started making some noise in the garage.

This is what I knocked up. It won't win any master craftsman awards, however it will serve its purpose as a fully functional astro toy box, complete with accessory tray and carry handles.

Stan

[MjrTom]

That looks just the job

[zedds]

Nice one. Very tidy and neat.

[kernowstargazer]

That is wicked. you never what youve stashed away in your shed for a rainy day i love rummaging through mine.

[JamesF]

That is wicked. you never what youve stashed away in your shed for a rainy day i love rummaging through mine.

My wife calls it junk. I call it recycling without the middle man.

James

[JamesF]

This is what I knocked up. It won't win any master craftsman awards, however it will serve its purpose as a fully functional astro toy box, complete with accessory tray and carry handles.

I think that's excellent.

I've been putting most of my bits and pieces in a plastic toolbox, but I'm starting to run out of room now. This sort of arrangement where you have separate compartments for different (groups of) items seems like a fine plan.

James

[stan26]

Thanks guys.

Stan

[JohnC64]

Glad to see its not just me that keeps the quality street tins from Christmas to keep "useful stuff" in :-)

Cheers John

[Mav359]

I'm totally coping... sorry