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Boys and Girls,

While trying to take my projects a tad more seriously, I tried to post the last project without my typical BS…

I tried but failed… at least failed to continue in that tempo.

After splinter's quote…
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(have fun making a box for that 8^)
- splintergroup
I just couldn't keep a straight face any more, and decided to take up the challenge.
Unfortunately this has been a rushed job and I haven't had enough time to formulate my normal long and boring saga.

Drawing (even if he didn't use SketchUp) on inspiration from Dutchy's blog (last two pictures), began the task of designing a box after modeling the subject router jig in SketchUp.

Initially I had issues with the box design,


Scratched my head and was plagued by splinter again, till I permitted Fe$tool to come to my salvation. Falling back on inspiration from their new Domino breakdown hardware, I realised it'd be easier to stow, if I broke it down and stacked the components,

and designed the box around that format,




I exported a SketchUp animation of the jig and the box for anyone interested. I also slapped together some words and movements about the physical box.

The gallery photos show the final result…

Sorry for the naked pictures… however, the following have some tung oil dressing on them,




These holes were added to permit hanging/screwing the box to something solid,


Keep safe, jocks... and your jocks, safe!

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Box for jig or box is a jig??
 

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Box for jig or box is a jig??

- Ivan
Keep that up and I'll box your ears…
 

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well, now you'll know where it's at - as usual, good job
 

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Always enjoy reading about your projects, so keep it up.
I guess I'm a little dense. What dose the jig do and did you make it????
 

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I was wondering if all your boxes can stored together as a modular system.
 

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i knew a box for the jig was coming,could have made bets and won some money.im with ivan,maybe the box is actually another puzzle ?
 

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I knew you would do it! 8^)

I was going to question the functionality of the wall mounting lip on the top, but then I discovered the latches. Is there anything you don't consider when building or is this really version 4.5?

Dang Ducky, you work like a well lubricated machine (1)

For your next trick, I'm pressing Dutchy's proposal. You really need to develop a Festool style of Systainer for all your boxed gizmos. Standardize on a "unit", rebuild all your assorted boxes to meet this new standard, then drop it on all of use where we can revel and rejoice. Bestow upon it the title "Ducktainer"

Just the LJs accolades will make it all worth the effort!

Kidding aside, you really have a grasp of form and functionality that is just amazing to behold 8^)

(1) big opening provided for whitty retort
 

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I knew you would do it! 8^)

Dang Ducky, you work like a well lubricated machine (1)

For your next trick, I m pressing Dutchy s proposal. You really need to develop a Festool style of Systainer for all your boxed gizmos. Standardize on a "unit", rebuild all your assorted boxes to meet this new standard, then drop it on all of use where we can revel and rejoice. Bestow upon it the title "Ducktainer"

Just the LJs accolades will make it all worth the effort!

Kidding aside, you really have a grasp of form and functionality that is just amazing to behold 8^)

(1) big opening provided for whitty retort

- splintergroup
Plus there will have to be gift wrapping with the great unveiling along with a band fanfare!
 

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I think the jig is up LBD!

its actually a secret container for a bottle of Martini wine! (and you have the 007 backwards)

PS. I think the naked pictures have been deleted already
 

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I think the jig is up LBD!

its actually a secret container for a bottle of Martini wine! (and you have the 007 backwards)

PS. I think the naked pictures have been deleted already

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Wrong on both counts rc...

Engraving specifically to know,

which way is up.

Bottles are verbotten in the household… no-cask, no-entry!

I am offended… I don't mind being shaken, missus does it all the time, but hate being stirred!
 

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I am with Ivan on this one, LBD. I am not even sure what you built here. That could be the beer.

Whatever it is, it looks cool.
Ps, shop cats, Poppy and Teak say hello.
 

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Sharp looking boxes, well done. Mel
 

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Kinda funny looking for a Ducktainer…. I thought they were supposed to stack, and quack. That thingie you made looks like it's gonna tip over at any second? Needs spread out wheels like a golf cart, or outriggers.
 

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I am with Ivan on this one…
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First pottzy and now you… and I've never been to Croatia to register on their wanted list.
... Needs spread out wheels like a golf cart, or outriggers.
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No golf cart, as golf is reserved for frustrated turners and I don't turn, however, I could adapt my ride-on if the missus decides to resume cutting the grass with the hand mover.

Heeeey DT3…
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Thx rc, I think management are taking pity on us persecuted non-turners.
 

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A box for a jig. nice, I think you need to put all the boxes in a tool chest, and put the chest in a cabinet.
 

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Always a joy to see someone care for their tools and a shop order is also high on my list, so this one sure makes me smile big time.
Well done.
Best of my thoughts,
Mads
(Find out and then be who you are, that's what life is about).
 
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