Need an accesories / eyepiece case

[acropolite]

Ever drooled over the waterproof Pelican cases and thought that they would make the ideal EP case, well Bunnings have a copy for $99 and it's quite a decent size, pluck foam lined and a nice visible orange colour.

[iceman]

hmm, $99 is pricey but probably a lot better than the $20 aluminium case that most of us end up with.

What size are they?

[acropolite]

An equivalent in a Pelican case (http://www.carryitcases.com.au/prod637.htm)would be over double that amount. Size is around 430x380 from memory (may be slightly samller or bigger), I'll let you know at the weekend when I have one.

[GrahamL]

Could you drop in a pic of it phil ?
I have pelican 1200 and aint shy to see how a cheaper copy lines up .:)

[Kal]

If it turns out to be a sweet case then I want a full review article! ;) :whistle:

[xstream]

I can highly recommend them dust proof and waterproof.
http://www.kincrome.com.au/web/catalogue/search/product_display.php?partnumber=5101 9

I should add they come in three sizes.

[acropolite]

Picked one up yesterday, it has 4 internal layers of foam, 2 being pluck foam and the other 2 corrugated, hinge pins are metal and I stood on the case to test its rigidity with no ill effects.The lid has an O ring seal and as John says is dustproof and waterproof, my only dislike is that the clips that hold the lid closed are a little hard to open but hopefully should loosen up with use. The final size is 430x380x154 external. :thumbsup:

[iceman]

Looks great!

[RB]

Nice one Phil, do they have any other sizes?

[xstream]

515 x 415 x 200mm is the largest Andrew. Check Anna's or Petra's out at Lostock.

[acropolite]

Bump.


Note that our local Bunnings has these cases back in stock (as of 23/9/08) at $99.00 If your after one of these check your local store.

[Chippy]

Hmmm. Looks good. I might trundle down and see if I can some at my local Bunnings!

[Calibos]

Also consider Equipment cases with Pluck foam from Music equipment stores. They usually keep replacement blocks of precut foam too.

Heres mine

[RB]

Hey that looks great Keith, another good alternative.

[mick pinner]

l got 2 of the Kinchrome cases today and they are one tough unit. water and dust proof and come with 4 different layers of foam with 2 of them having pre-cut removable blocks.

[GrahamL]

We have a couple of these at work .. and looking at one beside my pelican case they arn't to differant .. maybe the pelicans are a little more
(read overkill ) reinforced here and there but take to either with a baseball bat and you'll work pretty hard to do any damage ...great value !

I'm not a big fan of the pluckin foam though :) .. mine did get pretty ratty after a year or two and is now replaced

[erick]

Went to one Bunnings store yesterday. Had no idea what I was describing :mad2: Searched all over - not found. OK, I'll try a different store with a photograph in hand!

What section of the store were they in?

[xstream]

Last time I bought one from Bunnings they were in the Tool Box section, Eric.

[spacezebra]

Hi guys

I have one of the Kinchrome cases - but could sure use another. I have not seen them at Bunnings for a while - but will go and have another look, thanks John.

Cheers Petra d.

[mick pinner]

Burson's Automotive Parts have all the sizes.

[mick pinner]

this is the large and extra large cases, large one is perfect for camera gear and the extra large for ep's and accessories and future add ons.
large was $95.00 and extra large $140.00 from Burson Auto Supplies.

[BalderAsir]

really dumb question, how do you go about making the "hole/slot" for the lenses etc? what do you use to cut them to shape