Foam for a DIY Case

[snowyskiesau]

I had a case based on this same galvanized tool box (it came with the scope when I purchased it from shredder - see http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/s...ead.php?t=6967 )

I found that it got hot very quickly if left in the sun for even a short period. Perhaps lining it completely with foam would have helped.
I've been on the lookout for a suitable plastic tool box (I have a Bunnings about 50 metres away) but nothing suitable has appeared as yet.

[netwolf]

Originally Posted by DaveGee

Hi Netwolf,

FWIW, I made a plywood box for my 8" LX90 with wheels and a handle so I don't have to pick it up. Check out these photos. The cross braces are lined with 6mm thick dense black foam from Clark Rubber that's glued to the plywood. She's snug as a bug in there. The .pdf is a cad drawing.

Thanks Dave looks perfect just what i need, if only i had the skill to make one. I never got mine of the ground still using the cardboard box on the rare occasion i have taken it out. I know also need some thing for my Borg OTA's. I got some plastic toolbox's but they are not all that great.

Regards
Fahim

[joshman (Josh)]

Hey, i'm on my phone, so please excuse the typing. Fahim, have a look in bunnings for galvanised metal tool boxes. You should be able to pick them up for reasonably cheap. These make excellent OTA boxes.

[icftoo (George)]

I made one out of ply and used the foam which OTA was delivered in.