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   Sphere | Jan 31, 2008 12:28am | #1

   Thank you,thankyou, thank you..I just about smashed a PLano tackle box I was using for router bits, just to unbalanced.

   That looks more better by far.

   Spheramid Enterprises Architectural Woodworks

   "Success is not spontaneous combustion, you have to set yourself on Fire"

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   JulianTracy | Jan 31, 2008 01:26am | #2

   Not sure if I was clear, but for router bits, go to a foam supply house and get some 1 1/4" deep semi-ridgid foam (like for equipment cases), and cut a chunk to firmly fit in each compartment, or, take out all of the compartments and line the whole case with the foam.Then, use a drill bit to cut pilot holes for your router bits - they'll slip right in and won't slip out if the case is turned over. If you get the right kind of foam, it'll hold em good but be easy to pull em out.I did this with one of the zag cases and it's been the best solution for expensive router bits on the road that I've found, and the above mentioned case just makes it better.Couple cool things about this new case - you can pick it up and even if the latches aren't latched, it'll carry just fine. And the top section, when open - has it's own "feet" supports so that the entire opened unit is solid on the surface - no tipping.I'm always looking for something better parts case-wise, this seems to be a very handy style.JT

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   Sphere | Jan 31, 2008 01:35am | #3

   I'm with ya 100% on the foam, I have done it a few times for various drawer set ups.

   One of my peeves about the tackle box is that the lid flexs and wont easily latch, and also not made for the weight I have in it..like the tool wrenches, and guide bushings and spare parts.

   Basically, a tackle box is great for light lures, just lousy for a few lbs of brittle carbide bits.Spheramid Enterprises Architectural Woodworks

   "Success is not spontaneous combustion, you have to set yourself on Fire"

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   robp | Jan 31, 2008 02:13am | #4

   This is slightly more expensive but has plenty of room

   http://www.highlandwoodworking.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=6408

   I used one of the foam router trays and cut it to fit inside one of the deeper cases with removable trays

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   Sphere | Jan 31, 2008 02:24am | #5

   I may just need one of each!

   No, I don't have a tool addiction..nope, not me.Spheramid Enterprises Architectural Woodworks

   "Success is not spontaneous combustion, you have to set yourself on Fire"

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   MattSwanger | Jan 31, 2008 03:10am | #6

   I'm really suprised you guys are into buying tool cases.  Nothing wrong with it. 

   I figured some of you would make your own.  I make alot of mine,  out of scraps from jobs and love doing it.  Great practice for dovetails,  finger joints, and the like.  Woods favorite carpenter

    

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   Sphere | Jan 31, 2008 03:17am | #7

   After getting out of pipeorgans and traveling to churches, setting up a site shop etc. I didn't NEED to have travel stuff for like routers and all..I did mostly in my shop/home all the milling.

   Latest project has me in TWO different site shops, so I need to be more flexible and mobile than I used to most recently..that and I was roofing for 4 yrs..LOL.

   So, the gig boxes need to be fast and sturdy, and I don't have the time to be getting fancy with dovetails and box joints, I still have my own house to work on too..so right there..my time is scarce.  I hate that, but thats the way it is for time being.

    Spheramid Enterprises Architectural Woodworks

   "Success is not spontaneous combustion, you have to set yourself on Fire"

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   MattSwanger | Jan 31, 2008 03:29am | #8

   Nothing wrong with what you guys like to tote around. 

   I figured some of you might make your own.  I guess I'm the lame one.  ;) 

   Using the scraps up from jobs,  gives me alot of practice.  Some things actually turn out looking right. (g)  I like free tool boxes. 

   I get an endless supply of 3 gallon buckets so I haven't bought any tool boxes. 

    

    Woods favorite carpenter