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Rotary table storage box - Dave J - 02-17-2012
Hi,
I thought I would post these up as it may give others ideas.
I was given a heap of ply off from the son in law that he got from his works (pallet/crate company) so I made a heap of boxes last year for my 10 inch rotary table, chucks, face plates etc. It is something I have wanted for years but never got around to it. After getting a load of ply I needed to use it up to get it out of the way, LOL.
They only started off to be simple ply boxes glued/nail gunned together to keep the rust off the gear and I used hardware I had laying around for years. After some thought I decided to paint them to seal it up with grey house paint I had. After sanding/priming it took 3 coats to make them look anything, did I say I hate house enamel, LOL
I sealed the inside with PVA glue water down 75/25, which went on much easier than the paint.
It is on caster wheels so it can be stored away easy.
![[Image: Picture2486Large.jpg]](http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww21/1top720/Shed%20storage/Picture2486Large.jpg)
For the inside I used 3 layer of different thickness ply to build it up. Some parts needed to be routed for extra depth. I put a few finger holes in to be able to get things out.
![[Image: Picture2488Large.jpg]](http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww21/1top720/Shed%20storage/Picture2488Large.jpg)
Here the dividing plates etc are in, the sub plate match's all the chucks I own,
![[Image: Picture2490Large.jpg]](http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww21/1top720/Shed%20storage/Picture2490Large.jpg)
And everything in and finished. I added the chains to stop the lid ripping the hinges off.
![[Image: Picture2492Large.jpg]](http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww21/1top720/Shed%20storage/Picture2492Large.jpg)
The sliding compartment in the lid is for the instructions and other rotary table related paper work. It fits a A4 sheet with room to spare.
![[Image: Picture2494Large.jpg]](http://i702.photobucket.com/albums/ww21/1top720/Shed%20storage/Picture2494Large.jpg)
Dave
RE: Rotary table storage box - DaveH - 02-17-2012
Dave,
Wow, turned out to be great storage box. Very nicely painted.:)
DaveH
RE: Rotary table storage box - Dave J - 02-17-2012
Thanks Dave, it has turned out good because I no longer have to find a place to put it and trying to keep the oil on and the rust off.
Highly recommended for any size rotary table.
Dave
RE: Rotary table storage box - Highpower - 02-17-2012
That is AWESOME Dave!
A place for everything, and everything it it's place.
RE: Rotary table storage box - EdK - 02-17-2012
Wow! Nice storage box Dave. I need to make one of those for my Phase II 8" rotary table. Thanks for the idea.
Ed
RE: Rotary table storage box - Mayhem - 02-22-2012
Nice work Dave. Being handy with a router is always a good thing!
RE: Rotary table storage box - Dave J - 02-22-2012
Thanks guys
Mayhem, they are only cut with the jigsaw. There are 3 layers of different thickness ply all glued together. Sort of like making gaskets and gluing them together. I did end up routering the bottom board to get a bit extra depth and a finger hole, but I could have just used 4 layers instead.
Dave
RE: Rotary table storage box - Rickabilly - 07-13-2016
Love it,
I've got a CNC router 2/3 built and I now see my first fun job, of course the real work is queued up already so...
RE: Rotary table storage box - Rickabilly - 07-13-2016
(07-13-2016, 08:14 PM)Rickabilly Wrote: Love it Dave,
I've got a CNC router 2/3 built and I now see my first fun job, of course the real work is queued up already so...
RE: Rotary table storage box - Dr Stan - 07-13-2016
very nice and demonstrating a high level of craftsmanship.
