Inspired by all who have made their own Dremel boxes, decided it was a good idea so made one. The wood is Butternut with couple of strips of mahogany. Box is 17" x 10" and 7" tall. Wall thickness 3/8"/ It has 3 levels of storage. Bottom level is for all those things I probably will never use. Middle level is two pieces of 1/2" ply drilled to hold all the burs, drills, sander etc. Top tray is to hold the Dremel tool and misc. things. Left side is for the router base. Finish is 3 coats of wipe on Poly. With all the careful planning the inside height was off by 1/8" of inch, to short to clear the Dremel tool, so "DESIGN OPPORTUNITY" added the mahogany strips to the lid and bottom meeting surfaces and gained a 1/4", all was well.
Cool box 987... somewhere I read you were waiting on engraving the logo... that looks like a slip in paper... did I err by (UGH!) reading?
With all the careful planning the inside height was off by 1/8" of inch, to short to clear the Dremel tool, so "DESIGN OPPORTUNITY" added the mahogany strips to the lid and bottom meeting surfaces and gained a 1/4", all was well.
Know the feeling... I designed a box to the mm, and then bought an add on for the contents... was a tad more than 3.2mm out,
If your first cut is too short... Take the second cut from the longer end... LBD
A fine storage box to keep all the parts and pieces together. Great design with all of the levels to hold everything and the label is a wonderful idea (need to remember that). Well done.
Cool box 987... somewhere I read you were waiting on engraving the logo... that looks like a slip in paper... did I err by (UGH!) reading?
Ducky your read correctly. It is not a slip of paper, it is a thin piece of wood, not sure of the type Business card sizes sold by Lee Valley, bought a bunch of them years ago, cuts with scissors easily. One was lasered with the Dremel and cut to fit the label holder and slipped in. If I ever decide to use the box for another tool the label can be changed. Did the same on all the Festool systainers and some other boxes as well.
Off to the dentist. temp crown comes off and permanent one goes on. At least no more $$$.
Have a great day I will after the dentist is done.
When you said Butternut, all I can hear is the American Wood Worker saying "Butternut" over and over again.
That router base is calling my name. Surprised my dawgs have not ordered it by now.
petey from what ive heard the dremel base isn't that good. check out the one made by stew mac, they have a few to choose from. ive got the plunge model, very well made.
working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.
Agree with Pottz the Dremel one is Dremel and a bit less than I like in quality and precision. I would go for a better one like the above. I would like one that could be used with Porter Cable guides. I altered a Dremel to do this but it is not as solid as I would like.
