shredder
18-01-2006, 12:25 PM
Hi All,
I am somewhat of a stickler for keeping my scopes in a sturdy and safe case, but found that commercial cases are expensive (for what they are, at least for me). In the past I have simply made them from plywood etc but this too is not a cheap option when you add in the cost of the wood, hinges, handles, corners, foam, varnish etc etc (but still much cheaper than a commercial case). Also I am not much at the old carpentry and my boxes are not always true.
Well I recently found an alternative. Bunnings (and I am sure others do too) sell galvanised tool boxes that are perfect for the job, for around $30 you can get a galvanised box (760mm x 300mm x 200mm approx) that is just perfect for say an ED80, when you then get some foam cut from Clark Rubber for another $20 you have a perfect case for around $50, that is strong, weather proof, durable, light, etc etc. This was about the same if not less than the cost of the timber to make it myself (and far better constructed). They have other sizes depending on what you are after, but it sure beats paying $200-300 for a similar commercial case. This one has room for the scope, and after adding a simple divider, the tripod too, making it an all in one box.
Anyway just thought others might be interested, while it is not really a DIY project it is also not a commercial product either. I will add some photos of the box tonight if I get the time.
Cheers
Michael
I am somewhat of a stickler for keeping my scopes in a sturdy and safe case, but found that commercial cases are expensive (for what they are, at least for me). In the past I have simply made them from plywood etc but this too is not a cheap option when you add in the cost of the wood, hinges, handles, corners, foam, varnish etc etc (but still much cheaper than a commercial case). Also I am not much at the old carpentry and my boxes are not always true.
Well I recently found an alternative. Bunnings (and I am sure others do too) sell galvanised tool boxes that are perfect for the job, for around $30 you can get a galvanised box (760mm x 300mm x 200mm approx) that is just perfect for say an ED80, when you then get some foam cut from Clark Rubber for another $20 you have a perfect case for around $50, that is strong, weather proof, durable, light, etc etc. This was about the same if not less than the cost of the timber to make it myself (and far better constructed). They have other sizes depending on what you are after, but it sure beats paying $200-300 for a similar commercial case. This one has room for the scope, and after adding a simple divider, the tripod too, making it an all in one box.
Anyway just thought others might be interested, while it is not really a DIY project it is also not a commercial product either. I will add some photos of the box tonight if I get the time.
Cheers
Michael