Wood Parallel Holder

[Andre]

The red plastic box these came in was a pain, because even though it fit in the toolbox it wouldn't stay open and I didn't want to cut the top off because I could use the box for something else. This is my solution. Cut with a four flute endmill with 1/32" clearance. Easy to get in and out but without excess play, sometimes difficult to put them back in actually!



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[tincture500]

Wood is fine with stainless steel, but steel will rust from the moisture in the wood. Just a thought. Perhaps dunk the wood in keosene then store the parrells Tom

 

[FOMOGO]

Looks good Andre. I've used wood for tool storage. I do live in a dry climate, so no issues. Andre has a good point on the wood becoming oil saturated, and if you notice the start of rust, do a preemptive strike and soak the wood with the least odoriferous oil you have at hand, RO oil comes to mind. There may be a little swelling of the wood with oil depending on the density of the wood, so you might want to test a small piece of the material you want to use for expansion before deciding on your slot with, or just use PVC or other stable material. Mike