As promised, here are the pictures of my creative endeavor (wink, wink, nudge, nudge).
This is the Rubbermaid container as it came from the grocery store.
The lid with a 3/4" piece of foam hot glued to the inside of the lid.
Same thing; but a side view. Isn't hot glue a wonderful thing?
The interior, with foam hot glued to the bottom and two sides.
The container, minus the lid, with the K1 stored safely inside (top view).
I used 3/4" foam on the top, bottom and two sides. The K1 is now nice and snug. I placed the top on and shook things up. The radio stayed put and there didn't seem to be any movement inside the container that I was able to notice. The nice thing is that container is also inherently water proof; or water resistant at the very least. These containers are advertised not to leak; so if they won't let liquids out, by the same token, they shouldn't let liquids in.
It's probably overkill on my part; but I really value my radios and I do all that I can to keep them safe, working and new looking as well. Scratches and dents may be badges of honor to some; but I avoid them as much as I can.
73 de Larry W2LJ
It's probably overkill on my part; but I really value my radios and I do all that I can to keep them safe, working and new looking as well. Scratches and dents may be badges of honor to some; but I avoid them as much as I can.
73 de Larry W2LJ
I have been thinking of something on those lines as well. I really like to have a complete station in a box, a "QRP station to go" if you will. If for no other reason that it reduces the chances of forgetting a vital component.
ReplyDeleteA few years ago I saw in a store some plastic tool cases filled with foam you could cut to hold what you want. But of course I can't find anything like that now I actually want it, so I guess I'll be using sandwich boxes same as you.