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R8 tool storage

Bofobo

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Its so beautiful :D. A Good way to eliminate the scrap pile, keep the wife happy, and its usefulness far outweighs its monetary value. WIN WIN WIN
 

PeterT

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Premium Member
Probably should have spray bombed it Lab White before getting all user-tool-oily. Oh well, too late now. Ha-ha.
 

Bofobo

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Or ;) you could re home it and make another one! :D I have a lot of mdf if you need more lol, i do not have wood tools sufficent for this type of work
 

PeterT

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Premium Member
I chose to make this smaller one over a bigger one mostly so I could fit the template on my 8.5x11 printer. Plus I figure easier to organize tools on limited shelf real estate. Here's the templates, they are non dimensioned. I just use spray adhesive, cut to the line & remove paper with thinner. Some R8 tooling heads might be a bit bigger that what I have so either alternate big/small tool or I guess have to space them out a bit more.

ps. I originally said 3/8" stock but its actually 1/2" thick.
 

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Janger

(John)
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Vendor
Oh machining gods I forgive me I used cardboard ...
 

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Bofobo

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I keep smalls in thier original packaging, but for the chuck, boaring head and face mills this is way better than what i have.... although foam is likely where they will go :D
 

PeterT

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Premium Member
.. forgive me I used cardboard ...
Looks conspicuously like my metal cut-offs storage system :/ I used to have access to these 4x6x24"cardboard boxes at work which are a nice size, but they are getting beat & the supply dried up. I'm still looking for the right (cheap) standardized container. Most of the plastic ones with a lid are too flimsy. Ideally would be great if they nestled & stack. My other system for rods & such is cardboard or plastic plumbing tubes, but its not good for small loose ends & cut-offs. Must continue my quest. I'm sure I could come up with sturdy & cheap plywood boxes but its table saw type work. Maybe Ikea has something cheap ...named 'BjornKvst' ... and in stock.
 

Jimbojones

Active Member
Bought one of these a while back:
https://www.colletizer.com/store/p33/R8_Collet_Rack_-_Bench/Drawer_-_Blank.html

Works well but I'd rather find the raw material the top is made from and make my own layout; I think that material is cellular PVC and there is a similar product @ building centers but 1) they only have it 1" (3/4 real) thickness and due to the fact that they sell it as trim, it usually only comes in white w/wood grain pattern (on at least 1 side)

I've got a guy on ON as a distributer that can supply something similar in black/other colors and either 1 or 2" thick (good for 5c or ER32 collets) but he has no reseller in Alberta. Awaiting for a sample from him to see how well it machines...he claims it doesnt burn easily.

If anyone else in Calgary has source for cellular PVC let me know...
 

RobinHood

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Premium Member
Try

Norwesco Industries
6908 6 St SE
Calgary, AB
T2H 2K4
403-258-3883

They were always very helpful when it came to finding weird plastics...
 

Jimbojones

Active Member
I like these guys too; willing to sell partial piece for a project (as long as they have it in stock). I get my UHMW and Delrin from them.

They have PVC foam board but only in thin sheets (1/8) and I don't think its quite the same product...need to see a bigger chunk so they are going to talk to their supplier to see if they can get thicker sample.

Try

Norwesco Industries
6908 6 St SE
Calgary, AB
T2H 2K4
403-258-3883

They were always very helpful when it came to finding weird plastics...
 
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