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Tuesday, October 24, 2017

Wood Working for Wargamers: Troop Transport Case, post 12

 I had some free time tonight so snuck into the woodshop and added the carry handles and drawer pulls.  Not all that much but at least some progress.
 The carry handles are made from some 2x2 pine scrap that I cut a 10 degree bevel along.  Once the bevel was done I then cut each piece to 5 inches in length.

Each handle is attached with some wood glue and then two drywall screws through the wall.  The bevel makes it much easier on the hands when carrying.

The drawers pulls are really cheap pre0made ones - I think the pair cost me less than one dollar.

I did some more sanding on the drawer runners and each drawer slides in and out very smoothly.

There are a number of options to use to lock the drawers in place during transport.  That's an important feature as without a locking mechanism, if the case tilts forward during transport the two drawers could fall out.  That's not-so-good.

The easiest way is add a strap along the outside to hold them in place but that looks really bad.  I think I'll use a rod system that's held un place when the top is closed.

All thats left is to build the top, a lot of sanding and then a quick finish.
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10 comments:

  1. MaashesOctober 24, 2017 at 10:18 PM

    What is the weight on this guy unloaded?

    Will it wheel into and out of your van?

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  2. jmilesrOctober 25, 2017 at 5:08 AM

    It weighs about 10 pounds now and when the lid is attached will end up in the 12-12.5 pound range or 4.5 - 6 kg.

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  3. irishserbOctober 25, 2017 at 6:22 AM

    Very nicely done. I'm curious to see how you make the top. What is the footprint of the case?

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  4. Clive GOctober 25, 2017 at 10:36 AM

    I found your blog only recently, but I'm finding your posts fascinating; they really brighten my day.
    Wishing you more power to your elbow!

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  5. Moiterei_1984October 25, 2017 at 2:41 PM

    Have you thought about using magnets to keep the drawers in place during transport?

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  6. jmilesrOctober 26, 2017 at 5:49 AM

    The outside dimensions of the case are:

    21.5 Inches wide
    14.5 inches deep
    14.5 inches high

    I thought about magnets to hold the drawers in place but worried they wouldn't be strong enough to hold a drawer in place if it was loaded with metal minis

    The top will be removable to use a tournament tray and I think I will use magnets to hold it in place

    thanks for the comments

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  7. Paul O'GOctober 26, 2017 at 3:20 PM

    I'll take three with postage to Sydney please Miles.
    Though I would prefer you deliver in person so I can spoil you appropriately :-)

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  8. JohnOctober 28, 2017 at 6:02 PM

    Looks great Miles! I've been investigating troop transports myself, but don't think i have the skills to pull off such a beautiful handcrafted version as you are managing!

    I don't see any game prep logs... not running anything at Fall In this year?

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  9. legatus hedliusOctober 29, 2017 at 3:26 AM

    For heaven's sake! You are making furniture!

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  10. jmilesrOctober 29, 2017 at 6:31 AM

    John - no games at Fall-In this year. I’ll run some at cold wars in March.

    Paul - i’ll Email the plans!

    Legatus - it’s shop furniture, not real furniture!

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