Micrometer Case

Leaving a Micrometer loose inside a drawer is like asking for trouble. Other tools could slide/roll over and bump into the mic causing a loss in precision (a large enough tool) or chip away the carbide on the anvil and spindle. New Micrometers come with a case or box but most of mine have been picked up used and have lost their cases to time.

A recent purchase of a depth Micrometer gave me the ideal of how to make cases for my 6 or so loose Micrometers.

Aside from Micrometers these types of cases could be modified to fit any tool.


Update: Added a new cover picture.

Step 1 The Tools and Material

To successfully complete this case you will need the following tools:
*Plunge Router
*Router Bits, at least a 1/4 inch flute cutter
*Saw
*Ruler
*Pencil
*Scribe
*Combination square or similar
*Assortment of drills
*Power drill

You will also need the following materials to build the box:
*A appropriately sized board for the top and bottom
*Scrap wood
*Hinges
*Clasp or Magnets


Take your board and with a pencil roughly sketch the bottom perimeter of the box. Now using your saw cut up the board. I used a miter saw and made sure to cut all four sides so that they were all smooth and the box would turn out square.

Check that the tool still fits inside of the cut piece.

Comments

[bpfh]

I have been looking for a while for a wooden box to house my black powder revolver... It never crossed my mind to use a router and carve one out of 2 planks! Thank you for the inspiration, and I'll post pics if it comes out OK.

[LeumasYrrep]

Sounds great. I'll be looking for your pics.

[pfred2]

Pretty neat. I made a holding case similar to this years ago to hold random dies I have. You should try this in your toolbox drawers:

http://img.alibaba.com/photo/11681316/Extra_Grip_Anti_Slip_Shelf_Liner.jpg

It pretty much stops stuff from sliding around. Oh yeah, you can drop a piece of it on a bench top and route wood on it too! Though I do like having a real woodworking vise also. That is usually how I hold wood when routing.

[LeumasYrrep]

That's the kind of stuff that came in my tool box when I bought it but tools such as dead centers and other round tools it doesn't do much good. Never thought to use it for holding a piece to route with. I'll give it a try. Thanks

[pfred2]

I usually put round tools so they don't roll in a drawer. Here is a picture of a box I made for a round rolley sort of a tool too.

[qballcat]

step 4 pic 1...lololololol. ok in all seriousness this is a really nice ible'

[joe]

Very nice work! -Joe

[LeumasYrrep]

Thanks

[lemonie]

It's a lovely-looking job. L

[LeumasYrrep]

Thanks