I am hoping that this is a good place to post this question. If not please point me in the right direction.
I am very new machining and the associated tools. I have been able to slowly gather some tools but do not have great option for storing most of them. I recent scored some used Heimann transfer screws and some Neilsen transfer screws. I say used because I do not how old they really are. I would like to have a good portable storage solution.
I also bought a couple small Trusco metal boxes. To call them a tool box seems incorrect because of their size however they do fit that description. They are very nice little box with a simple friction latch. Made in Japan. Simple and elegant because of that.
My thought is to come up with some kind of insert to store both style of transfer screw into a single box. Grab one container and it has all you should need. Minus the hammer of course. I must say I am sorely disappointed in the Neilsen card style holder that came with my acquisition and the size I bought new just came in a small ziplock style bag.
If a picture is worth a thousand words, here is the text…….
These are the 1/2-13 transfer screws that I have.
I know we all do what makes sense to us, however has someone already invented this wheel? I am being too meticulous (I have been known to do that)? Can someone help me with the design stuff if I am not crazy? What material? Foam? 3D printed plastic? Aluminum plate with tapped holes?
From my prespective, it is only an improvement over the status quo. Better storage that is all combined in one spot. Use a nice box as a bit of an upgrade and It can be easily labeled on the outside for easier identification. It oneq was savoy enough they could be designed to hold blind spotters as well.
For reference the box is 3.71” in the short axis, 5.64” in the long axis, and then 0.75” deep. None of those measurements include allowance for radius in the bottom or on the corners. There is also a shallow recess in the top.
Thank you for the help
Mike
P.S. I have cold blue solution on the way to treat and preserve the untreated Heimann sets. After a trip through the ultra sonic and a soak in Evapo-Rust they are bit exposed. However this is only temporary.
I am very new machining and the associated tools. I have been able to slowly gather some tools but do not have great option for storing most of them. I recent scored some used Heimann transfer screws and some Neilsen transfer screws. I say used because I do not how old they really are. I would like to have a good portable storage solution.
I also bought a couple small Trusco metal boxes. To call them a tool box seems incorrect because of their size however they do fit that description. They are very nice little box with a simple friction latch. Made in Japan. Simple and elegant because of that.
My thought is to come up with some kind of insert to store both style of transfer screw into a single box. Grab one container and it has all you should need. Minus the hammer of course. I must say I am sorely disappointed in the Neilsen card style holder that came with my acquisition and the size I bought new just came in a small ziplock style bag.
If a picture is worth a thousand words, here is the text…….
These are the 1/2-13 transfer screws that I have.
I know we all do what makes sense to us, however has someone already invented this wheel? I am being too meticulous (I have been known to do that)? Can someone help me with the design stuff if I am not crazy? What material? Foam? 3D printed plastic? Aluminum plate with tapped holes?
From my prespective, it is only an improvement over the status quo. Better storage that is all combined in one spot. Use a nice box as a bit of an upgrade and It can be easily labeled on the outside for easier identification. It oneq was savoy enough they could be designed to hold blind spotters as well.
For reference the box is 3.71” in the short axis, 5.64” in the long axis, and then 0.75” deep. None of those measurements include allowance for radius in the bottom or on the corners. There is also a shallow recess in the top.
Thank you for the help
Mike
P.S. I have cold blue solution on the way to treat and preserve the untreated Heimann sets. After a trip through the ultra sonic and a soak in Evapo-Rust they are bit exposed. However this is only temporary.
