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    Custom Wood Vibroplex Carrying Case Construction Details

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    Peter Simpson
    Photos and construction details for a custom wooden carrying case for a Vibroplex semi-automatic Morse code key. For those who think the factory case isn't good enough for their key.

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    Custom Wood Vibroplex Carrying Case Construction Details

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    Photos and construction details for a custom wooden carrying case for a Vibroplex semi-automatic Morse code key. For those who think the factory case isn't good enough for their key.

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    Photos and construction details for a custom wooden carrying case for a Vibroplex semi-automatic Morse code key. For those who think the factory case isn't good enough for their key.

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    © All Rights Reserved
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    805 views4 pages

    Custom Wood Vibroplex Carrying Case Construction Details

    Uploaded by

    Peter Simpson
    Photos and construction details for a custom wooden carrying case for a Vibroplex semi-automatic Morse code key. For those who think the factory case isn't good enough for their key.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
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    Vibroplex Carrying Case Parts List

    Peter Simpson, KA1AXY


    ka1axy73@hotmail.com

    Here's the original I wanted to copy:

    And here's my copy:


    How I made the box joints (on a router with a 1/4 straight bit, not a table saw):

    http://www.finewoodworking.com/2010/05/25/dedicated-sled-delivers-perfect-finger-joints

    Wood:

    The two 3/8 pieces were edge glued to form 12 wide x 24 long piece,
    which was then crosscut into four 12 long x 4-1/2 wide pieces for the box sides.
    The 3/4 piece was used for the ends. Cut the 12 pieces to length, then box joint the long edges

    2x 3/8 x 6 x 24 Curly Maple $9.25 ea


    3/4 x 6 x 24 Curly Maple $11.50

    Ocooch Hardwoods
    http://ocoochhardwoods.com/

    Handle:

    *Posts and mounting bolts were shortened to fit 3/8 wood


    Handle bolts were slightly recessed to avoid hitting the top of
    the key's arch and its tension adjusting bolt.
    The handle is the only hardware that must be installed before
    assembling the box, as the bolts can't be accessed once the
    box is assembled therefore, they were Loctited so they wouldn't loosen.

    H-10 3-1/2 Rosette Bail Pull with 1-1/8 back plates $12.50
    semi-bright with MSF posts
    Horton Brasses
    www.horton-brasses.com

    Hinges:

    23079 1 x 3/4 solid brass hinges (pair) $4.49


    Ultra #13913
    Howard Berger Co, Cranbury NJ

    Rockler Woordworking
    www.rockler.com

    Catch:

    * used only the hook and a brass round head wood screw as catch
    Hook was sandwiched between two brass washers and
    held by 1 4-40 brass countersunk machine screw
    into 4-40 T-nut secured with Loctite. This allowed adjustment
    of friction and lifted the catch off the wood surface.
    149754 Hook and Staple catch SB $4.25
    National Hardware N211-938 V1841
    Woodcraft
    www.Woodcraft.com

    602 4-40 blind T-nuts 1/8 barrel (12 ea) $2.37

    RTL Fasteners
    Chesapeake, VA
    www.rtlfasteners.com

    Finish:

    Watco Danish Oil, Medium Walnut, 2 coats

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