Storage Box

[MikeP]

Takahashi did not supply a storage box for my scope. The boxes it was shipped in (three in "Russian Doll" style) are very robust but a bit too tacky for me (no pun intended), so I decided to make a box.

I bought rough sawn timber - it is cheaper than PAR which still needs to be prepared to make it square and straight.

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After preparation, I cut grooves and tenons with a router.

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Then glued it up into panels.

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The panels were then screwed together to make a closed box.

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Which was then cut in half to make a bottom and a top.

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The hardware (Protex Fasteners) was then attached prior to final sanding and oiling.

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It was then time to attack the foam (FoamForComfort). After experimenting, I found that the easiest way to cut it was with a band saw.

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I'm a much better woodworker than foamworker, but here is the end result .....

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Considering that it was a fag packet design, I'm reasonably pleased with it. Box plus scope is fairly heavy, but it is not intended to be portable - it will eventually reside in the garage and will have the occasional Star Party trip out.

Mike

[Jaffa007]

For a fag packet sketch and a bit 'rough' timber, that's one seriously TOP NOTCH bit of wood work mate!!! :shock: 8)

Well done!! :salute:

James

[mik]

That is a very nice box you have made well done Mike.

Mick

[beamer3.6m]

You could get some orders from other members for that.

[Sam]

Crikey Mike! that's one awesome box - excellent work!

[centroid]

Custom made, and a very smart piece of woodwork to go with it.

Professional looking job Mike, nice work!!

Dave

[phillc]

Great looking box Mike, and a wonderful scope to go with it.

phillc :wave:

[daz]

Beauty!!

Don't fancy doing one for my 8" Newtonian do you??

Seriously....

[Eddie]

Crikey! That's a great bit of work! Where do I send plans for mine to?

Eddie

[supernova]

That is a fantastic piece of wood work well done :thumbup: :notworthy:

I think one for my scope is out of the question :insects1:

Bernie.

[barkis]

A very classy creation Mike. Wood is a wonderful medium to work with, and even moreso when in the hands of a craftsman.

Ron.

[MikeP]

Thanks for the compliments chaps. It looks better in the pictures than in the flesh - I made two or three silly mistakes that I had to fix / work round.

The wife doesn't understand why I didn't just knock one up out of plywood. Was Mrs Chippendale as hard hearted?

Mike

[jcm]

Hi Mike,

Very nice job , are you taking orders?

If you ever need a carry bag , Telescope House do an Orion refractor carry bag. I have one it takes my 5" APO easily. Got it when they had their recent 10% reduction.

John

[George]

For a moment there I thought you making a .......coffin Seriously thats excellent wood craft and I would be proud of that

[barkis]

For a moment there I thought you making a .......coffin Seriously thats excellent wood craft and I would be proud of that

George,

I almost said the same, and I was going to put an order in for two, one for me and one for the Mrs. Hers will only need to be a little un. The Coop are too pricey

Ron.

[zhgutas]

I'm well impressed! Really nice job! superb! Looks even better than most mass-made boxes! And stylish as well 8)

Marius

[Kaptain Klevtsov]

The New Yankee Astronomer! Excellent work. Nice looking woodwork toys as well.

Bernie, have you tried nailing some front doors together? Should be about the right size.

Kaptain Klevtsov

[beamish]

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That's one cool looking box !! I am envious of people with skills like that !

[FLO]

Nice work Mike, if you ever want to get into making bespoke boxes for scopes and eyepiece sets.....

[anthony]

Pretty cool. I have the occasional frustrating foray into making the odd thing out of wood and so have genuine envy and appreciation of that fine box. Looks good.

Anthony

[Whippy]

That's very, very nice mate! May I suggest some suitable Japanese lettering or logos around the side?

Tony..