Craft Right case from Bunnings.

[mill]

Was at Bunnings yesterday and found a Craft Right safe case.
The astronomical high price for this was $65.00
For this size it is very cheap with pluck foam and four latches.
Photo's below.
Bunnings should start paying us for all the free advertising :rofl:

[Archy]

Good vfm got two: alas no more at local

[mithrandir]

It might fit an EQ6. It doesn't fit a G11, and a Pelican case which does is about 8 times the price.

[gb_astro]

And it's not yellow!

gb.

[mill]

bugger!!!! that is a minus point :P
Have to spray it yellow :)

[erick]

Is that the one I paid $89 for a month or two ago. Yes, bugger, it is! :mad2:

EQ5 head and counterweight bar fit nicely inside it.

[GrahamL]

I got one the other day , they actually wheeled a pallet of them right past me , its great my argo and a lot of little bits and pieces fit in it with room to spare:thumbsup:

[TheFacelessMen]

Hi All,

These are great cases but do be carefull when purchasing.

I found out that these cases and other similar ones with slightly different labels and latches all come from some large runs of defect batchs.

The units do not quite seal as advertised.

That being said, for the price they do seal, well enough to keep the general elements at bay and they are still good for shock resistant packing :).

[OICURMT]

Thanks for the heads up, was planning a trip to my local store today.

OIC!

[AndrewJ]

Went to my local store ( Mt Waverley in Vic )
and they had a full pallet of em
( now minus one ):D



With only mm to spare.
Realistically, if you want to put an EQ6 in the case,
you would want to remove the Dovetail head section
or the lower part of the weight bar, just to get a little clearance.
Have attached a piccy of the fit

Andrew

[astroron]

Mine is sitting there open looking at me:lol:.
It is big:eyepop:
Cheers:thumbsup:

[OICURMT]

Just picked up two cases from the Claremont WA store.

Both were as advertised, seal well and sturdy latches. Two places for padlocks (one on each corner). Much better than average construction (I was not expecting much, thus am quite pleased).

The foam in the case top was not cut tight enough, so it tends to fall down as you open the case, double stick tape should do the trick there.

[garymck]

just picked up two for myself and one for a friend at the Watergardens store...still plenty there, in aisle next to paint department....

cheers
Gary

[acropolite]

Picked one up yesterday for the eq6, Imo the tighter it fits in the case the better. Thanks for the heads up.

[bartman]

Damn my Midland store has none. Only the yellow case made by Kincrome. ( $85) not big enough to fit EQ6.
When I asked they had various responses. " umm yeah try over there" and " ask over at the tool shop" etc etc.... might try the weekday crew....
Bartman

[jamiep]

Bunnings Keysborough had a pallet load - (now slightly less ;)).

The price on the sign on the pallet was $90 each, but when scanned at the register were only $65 ...

Not bad quality for the price ...

Jamie

[erick]

I paid $89 - Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!

[Liz]

Bugger!! Went to Bunnings today, look around and bought a padded case/box and got it home, but wrong one. :sadeyes:
Bought a 'yellow' Kinchrome at about $60 but quite small.
Wont go astray though. ;)

[gregbradley]

I picked one up today at Bunnings near Granville in Sydney. Its black and cost $65 at the check out. Weird as the shelf showed it as being more like $89.

Great value, as I bought a Pelican case a while back, which is very similar and it was more like $250 or more.

Greg.

[Sarge]

I got mine. Bunnings Watergardens. Big mate. Not many left. Priced at $65, scanned at $65.
:D:D
Rod

[gazza83]

Hi,

Thanks guys. Tracked one down at Sydney Carlingford - two left! Fits the NEQ6 perfectly. Apparently they were a special order so not all stores got them.

Cheers

[marki]

Guys I went to my local bunnings here in Perth and there were none on the shelf. After walking up and down a few isles I spotted them sitting on a crate at the top of one of the shelves. The bunnings folk wont get them down during the day but will over night if you request it. I bought two one for each of my vixen SXD mounts which fit perfectly including all counter weights, controller and cables. The only thing is the supplied foam is a little too soft for my purpose (fine for camera's, Ep's etc) so I will be replacing it with a heavier density foam very soon.

Mark

[leinad]

Yup, I searched up and down the isles at Claremont Bunnings for them, and almost giving up and about to ask someone, spotted them on a small shelf near the counters. Picked up two of them. :)

[robz]

Would the smaller yellow Kinchrome be any good for eyepeices or would that be daggy?

[leinad]

I have two of the yellow cases; they are strong and fine for eyepieces.Plenty of room for 8-10 or moe eyepieces depdending on the size of EP.
Stacked on top of each other they are strong enough as a seat :P

[Louwai]

I've got a load of these type of cases heading my way right now. Varying sizes. Will have them for sale when they arrive. If anyone here is still wants one I'll let you know when they arrive.

[robz]

Thanks leinad........I'll grab one today!

[White Rabbit]

Just picked up two of these bad boys, very very cool.

Thanks for the heads up.

[pgc hunter]

That's a good as price. I really need something like this to store my finders, cables and other hardware in.

[Kevin Trendy]

Nice, this will come in handy for a few bits and pieces.
Using my team discount card should see this baby drop down a bit ;)

[robz]

The smaller yellow Kinchrome case is a real beauty for E.P.'s diagonals etc.:thumbsup:

Very well made.............and............... .being yellow, it's more visible at night.

[bartman]

Daniel an Mark,
I couldn't find one at my local Bunnings ( midland).
They even haven' heard about it...
Did the same thing and walked the isles ...
nutink
Might have to take the trip to the western burbs!

Bartman

[marki]

Bartman they were definately at Bunnings in Balcatta.

Mark

[mswhin63]

I found Bunnings in WA stock differently from store to store but have been told stocking is very different from west to east.

[bartman]

Thats kinda what the store attendant said to me Malcom!

Mark ...of to Balcatta I ams!...tomorrow...!

Thanks
Bartman:eyepop:

[Visionoz]

Coz I took the last one about two weeks ago Bart!! :D

Cheers
Bill

[bartman]

GRRRRRRR Bill!
:tasdevil:
Didnt manage to get to Balcatta, so I'll try over the next few days....

GRRRRR
Bartman

[Earl]

A few at Bunnings Kirrawee. Grabbed one this morning, but there's maybe 8 or 9 left!

Cheers,

- Earl

[leinad]

Good thing is the G11 Head fits pretty well in this case :)
No need to fork out for a Pelican Storm. $65 case woohoo
The azimuth knob sits out; but rests against the padding; and the lid closes with just enough pressure to keep everything tight. :)

[spearo]

Wow
65$ AND it comes with a Canon, a Lens and a couple small digital cameras
THAT IS a bargain!
:]
frank

[OICURMT]

Damn.. I thought spearo's bump meant they were back in stock... :(

[mswhin63]

Unfortunately Bunnings is not that kind of business. They usually only carry run-out stock.

[byronpaul]

Just came across a pallet of these at Bunnings in Broadmeadows.

Haven't seen them for a while .... still $65 which is very good value.

Bought 1 for my HEQ5Pro head & controller.

Don't think they will last long at this price......

[Visionoz]

OIC

They're available now in Bunnings Malaga - I just picked up two earlier this arvo

HTH
Cheers
Bill

[Kevnool]

Great stuff
I purchased my two from Bunnings Mildura.
One for the lappy and external and the other souly for my eyepiece family and the Howie Glattter.

Great value and protection.

[deejayvee]

Thanks for the tip :)

Just picked up a couple from Bunnings in Milperra. There was plenty still in stock.

[CapturingTheNight]

Thanks heaps for the heads up on these. There were 5 left in Albury after I walked out with my two. My multitude of camera lenses and telescope accessories now have a proper home.

[gb_astro]

Bunnings Belrose has a few.
I saw two or three on a pallet in one of the isles
near the centre of the store. Price $65.

gb.

[cventer]

Thanks for tip.

just picked up the last 2 at Williamstown Bunnings melbourne for $65 each.

[telemarker]

FYI Canberra peoples - Bunnings Fyshwick has at least 4 (that I could see). I picked up 2 @ $65 each this morning. Did not see any @ Belconnen yesterday.

[Ausrock]

In the Newcastle area Bunnings Kotara has them but I'm not sure about the Glendale store.

[Osirisra]

None in my local store :(

[niko]

None in Broadmeadows or Coburg. Anyone know of any on the north side of Melbourne?

Alternatively if anyone's going to buy any AND going to snake valley any chance you could pick me up one?

niko

[mill]

I can get you one Niko.

[niko]

Martin - YOU ROCK!

As long as it's no trouble that'd be terrific. I can give you the $65 while I'm borrowing your cripmer and your soldering iron :rofl:

[koputai]

I just bought one of these at Belrose Bunnings.

The smaller yellow Kingchrome ones do seem to of better material and build quality though.

Cheers,
Jason.

[scagman]

Bunnings Sth Morang have plenty (-1) in a the moment.

They are bigger than the impresion the pic on the box gives. Which is a good thing.

[mswhin63]

Picked up one from Rockingham. Only one on the main shelf then noticed a few stacked higher up. Still plenty available. Not bad. Definitely not the high end stuff but more than adequate for my use.

[OICURMT]

ARGH!... none at my location.. and Rockingham's almost an hour away. Looks like a Saturday drive is in order.

[Osirisra]

Wandered into bunnings here in Gero again just on the off chance, didnt expect to see them on the shelf! Grabbed the whole 4 off em they had, two for a buddy and two for myself. Not bad cases and wish I had them before i spent all that money on the foam for the smaller metal craftright cases.

[OICURMT]

Happened to be in the Fremantle area, found two in the Melville store...

Last two that is...
OIC!

[acropolite]

Noticed today that Bunnings Launceston have a shipment of Craftech black pelican knockoffs at $65 from memory (or $69 if I'm wrong). They are the big ones that will fit an EQ6 mount comfortably (I have mine in one). Might be worth checking your local Bunnings if you're after one.

[AG Hybrid]

Yeahhhh, Just got me one. Very nice case indeed for the eyepieces. Fully loaded it weighs a tonne though.

[Atlantis69]

~6 left at Wollongong Bunnings. I bought one for my EQ6 mount.

[netwolf]

Would a G-11 head fit in one of these?

[mill]

Bunnings on the Canterbury road in Bayswater has six left in the middle isle close to the toolshop.

[John0z]

Hi,

Bunnings Carlingford does not have any. I went to Bunnings at North Parramatta just now with my wife. She bought two for me as a Christmas present, paid for with my credit card - its the thought that counts! :)

There were at least 15 of those cases left.

-John

[gb_astro]

Well the interior dimensions, with all the foam out, are about 50X35X20 cm.

gb.

[acropolite]

Fahim, an EQ6 just fits, if you can relate the G11 back to the Eq6 in size that will give you an idea.

[cventer]

Page 2 of this thread shows a G-11 head in one.

See here: http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/attachment_browse.php?a=85055

[scagman]

I'll try y G11 tomorrow night. I had a quick measure tongiht and didn't think it would fit, wouldn't fit with the motors attached.

[leinad]

Yes, see post #39. You might need to put some additional padding though in some sections as the foam compresses after time under the weight, other than that I use the case all the time when taking it out.

[Tandum]

I've never seen these in the 2 bunnings stores near here.
You guys must clean em out before they get this far :)

[Brundah1]

Robin,

I've asked at Bunnies Stafford, special buy for WA, some may have gone to MEL & SYD stores.

David

[Earl]

Some at Kirrawee the other day for those in "The Shire".

[toc]

Would one of these cases fit a CGEM head?

[Damian Couzoff]

Bunnings(Mentone) have zero stock,however Bunnings ( Moorabbin) have about 4 left,l picked mine up this arvo, for $65.I retained the top-inner lid foam, and bottom foam,and kept the other two pieces as spares.I removed the EQ6 PRO head from the tripod,and voila, it fits perfectly:),INCLUDING the x2 5kg counterweights,which l have to the right hand side.I cut some high density foam,to separate the counterweights from the head.The eyepiece tray/hand controller/2.5 amp/12V AC supply, l have in a separate box,for safe keeping.Now the EQ6 is stored away perfectly,after enjoying some rock-solid views of jupiter ,with my 7.1 inch Mak/casssegrain.Now its time to get out the 11 inch Schmidt Cassegrain:D

[Damian Couzoff]

The CGEM head should fit,its very similiar in size to the EQ6 PRO head.

[toc]

Thanks - doesnt look to be any in stock in the the northern burbs of Melbourne at the moment - Tried Bundoora, Epping, Mernda, Thomastown...

[toc]

HEADS UP About 6 or 7 left at Thomastown bunnings! (across from Harvey Norman)

Now my CGEM has a case!

[NeilW]

I enquired at the Bunnings store at Mile End in Adelaide yesterday. They said that they had 10 of the black ones in what they call "top stock", which means they have to get the fork lift guys to get it down overnight. I went in today to pick it up. Their price on system was $59.95, but when I went to pay for it they said that because it's a discontinued line they only charged me $32.00 for it!! Merry Christmas!!

[OICURMT]

I'd go back and buy the rest of them... then sell them here for A$50 + Postage... ;)

[Barrykgerdes]

I checked the size and they are bigger than the box my HEQ5Pro came in so I went to bunnings in Bella Vista. They had a pallet full of them (black I think).

I will now have a case for the HEQ5

Quickest trip to Bunnings ever. Walked into the store. Saw the pallet and sample immediately. Grabbed one to take to the checkout and as I walked past the tool section checkout the young lass said "I can do that for you". Did not even need to wait in a queue.

Barry

[DJ N]

I thought better get my act together as I have been after one for my EQ6. Quickly popped in to Mile End Bunnings (thanks for the tip off Neil) and they had them marked down from $65 to $32 for clearance. At that price I grabbed two.

Cheers,

Daniel

[hikerbob]

Bunnings Capalba have a bunch in stock at the moment but no markdown price :(

Bob

[NeilW]

OK, this may be a silly question, but what's the knob underneath the handle for? It screws right out and has "on" and "off" faintly printed on it along with direction arrows ...:shrug:

[toc]

I thought I would mention that these cases WILL fit a CGEM, but you need to remove all the lower padding.

[scagman]

I have been wondering the same thing, is it a breather or something?

[hikerbob]

The EQ6 Pro does not appear to fit. Close but I can't see any way to get it in neatly, possibly by tilting it out of the horizontal but I've not checked that.

Bob

[DavidTrap]

The cases are airtight (or should be). If you close one at altitude and come down to sea level, you won't get it open without opening the vent hole.

DT

[NeilW]

Ah, fair enough, that explains it. Thanks David.

Cheers,

[Barrykgerdes]

see the picture in post 10

Barry

[mill]

Just got one for Christmas :)

[casstony]

Morwell Bunnings has 5 of these left after I bought one today - $65.

The foam is out in the car to de-tox for a week.

[bartman]

Bunnings, Midland, Perth, at least 20 of the large ones @$65 and about 10 of the 'small' ones (@ $25 i think). They also have the yellow ( kinchrome?) ones at higher prices ( one smaller than the large one from craft right and one slightly larger than the smallest one from craft right.........confusing:shrug:?.... figure it out:P)
Just FYI......
Cheers
Bartman
I just went back into the this thread and saw that one of my posts was back in October 2010 ( #15)......jeez time flies!

[Damian Couzoff]

my eq6 pro head fits perfectly in the craftright safecase that i specifically bought for ,from bunnings, including the two(2) 5 kg counterweights.

[bartman]

Must be a heavy lift!:D:P:D:P
Thanks for clarifying cause I was tinking about it,
Thats the 51cm width case, right? :rofl:
Cheers
Bartman

[Damian Couzoff]

Yes,its the 51cm wide case......

[keni]

I saw these on sale today at Bunnings Stafford in Brisbane.
It's dimensions are 515L x 435D x 225H.
Priced at $65.
I couldn't resist.
I don't know if this is a local sale or nationwide.
May pay to check your local Bunnings if you want one.
Cheers,
Ken.

[OICURMT]

FYI

Bunnings at Marion SA (http://www.bunnings.com.au/stores_41_Marion.aspx) have these in stock again. Large is $65, Medium is $39.98 (http://www.bunnings.com.au/products_product_craftright-safe-case_P5810252.aspx?search=Craftrigh t+Safe+Case&searchType=any&searchSubType=products).


I walked over to the SuperCheap Auto and they also have the same cases (4 sizes), under the SCA (http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/online-store/storage/tool-boxes-and-bags/tool-boxes-and-bags.aspx?id=80701&brand=SCA&articleType=Plastic%20Storage)brand ranging from $15-$59.

OIC!

[wasyoungonce]

This thread keeps on giving!:D

[LesserBear]

Never bought a Safe Case , still deciding so liking any feedback of Owners of large CraftRight Safe Case for construction reliability, e.g case no cracking , seal is waterproof, sealing knob or latchs or hinges or handle reliable , etc....

CRSC same or better quality from about couple years ago?

looked at dearer yellow kincrome Safe Cases, appear the same design but notice Handle hinge attachment different

looked today @ black SCA safe cases @ SuperCheapAuto. Advertised sizes 260x245x175 // 345x290x145-( measured inside without foam 303x233x140~) // 460X360X175 // Large-560X430X215-( measured inside without foam 508x355x205~)- 4 locking latches.
On special for 14.39 // 34.99 // 39.99 // Large-$55.99

concern have especially the Large cases handle design, if have weakness where after time could break off?

thankyou ,

[MrB]

These things are so cheap just grab one, if it fails throw it away :shrug:
If you want Pelican reliability and quality, buy a Pelican ;)

I have two of the old yellow Bunnings cases from years ago, and 3 of the newer black ones.
When I'm out shooting away from home, I use them as a seat all the time. I'm 6'5" and weigh ~100kg, so far no cracks.

[Sarge]

Yeh, I've now got three. Great for keeping everything tidy and in the right place. I priced some foam inlays with a well know rubber store - it was dearer than buying the whole case with inlays from Bunnings (each case has three inlays). They are lightweight, solid and carry just about everything - including the NEQ6 mount (just!)

Clear skies

Rod
:D:D

[MrB]

Haha, I found that too. Just shook my head and walked out.

[2stroke]

haha, I ended up with there more expensive yellow ones which have a vacuum seal ect, not that i plan to drop it off a 100 story building into a pool or anything. These seem like a bargin for $65 over the the price i paid :)

[issdaol]

I purchased 6 of the yellow ones when they bunnings first released them and had the initial sale for $49.99 so that was approximately $300.00.

They are still going strong today with no signs or warping or cracks and there is no signs of any dust on the inside contents.

Have not tested immersion in water or dropping from a tall building :-)

[2stroke]

Well you have 6 and can spare one and be the guinea pig, don't get greedy on us now lol:rofl: that's a crazy price, i think mine wasn't far off double lol

[issdaol]

All six of mine are almost fully utilised :-)

In fact I may have to buy another one or 2 but haven't realised they have gone up to $80 a pop. Still over $600 cheaper than 2 Pelican cases though ......

[MrB]

All three of the black cases I've bought from Bunnings also have the vacuum valve :shrug:
They are identical to my yellow ones in every way, with the only exception being the foam inserts (and colour obviously ;))
My yellow's have two perforated foam inserts over one non-perf.
My black cases have one thick perforated insert over one non-perf.

[Sarge]

I feel kinda left out with only three.
:sadeyes:
2 of the cases have one partial cut layer and two solid layers, while the other has 2 partial cut and one solid.

Go figure :shrug:

:lol::lol:
Clear skies

Rod
:D:D

[Retrograde]

Bought my first one earlier this evening. $39.99
Thanks to the OP & others who contributed to this thread. Just what I needed!

[trek1701]

I got the last one from the Mentone store in Melb last night for $65 ;)

Cheers Mark