shortliner Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 In an away-back Model Railroader there was an article on a DIY one of these with a work tray, and assorted holders for tools at the back. The article gave details of the wood required and had a diagram including, I believe, measurements. Can anyone help me out with information as to the date of the magazine so that I can try to obtain a copy - mine seems to have "took legs" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted April 9, 2017 Author Share Posted April 9, 2017 Thanks to anybody who looked - I think I have traced it to March 1962 - I knew it was a while ago! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielB Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 Just checking that issue now for you Jack. I'll confirm your suspicions shortly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielB Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 March 1962, page 52. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted April 9, 2017 Author Share Posted April 9, 2017 March 1962, page 52. Thanks Daniel, I've picked up a replacement copy on Ebay - not cheap but I need it! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielB Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 You are most welcome. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted April 21, 2017 Author Share Posted April 21, 2017 So today the magazine arrived - and AAAARRGH! it is not the article I'm looking for!!!!! Much blue air! The article I'm trying to find is for a tray, with racks built into the back to hold modelling tools, such as files, knives, pliers and cutters, screwdrivers, broaches, etc., in compartments. If anyone can help I'd be eternally grateful - if you have a photocopy I'd be even happier! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted April 21, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 21, 2017 Jack, Are these any good (for ideas) ? http://www.wargame-buildings.com/uploads/4/0/2/8/4028136/s125797351343336315_p24_i1_w1062.jpeg http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-l4cJwHDFD-E/VWCKWp0oh-I/AAAAAAAACxk/qIeakdM0m6w/s1600/IMG_2736.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted April 21, 2017 Author Share Posted April 21, 2017 Stubby - thanks for that - the second one is a similar idea, but it is designed for tools rather than paints and therefore everything is much closer together and the holes are smaller with some being open vertical compartments. Thanks for posting though Best Jack Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Controller Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 So today the magazine arrived - and AAAARRGH! it is not the article I'm looking for!!!!! Much blue air! The article I'm trying to find is for a tray, with racks built into the back to hold modelling tools, such as files, knives, pliers and cutters, screwdrivers, broaches, etc., in compartments. If anyone can help I'd be eternally grateful - if you have a photocopy I'd be even happier! I have built a holder for drills, files, etc, using a couple of bits of 25 mm thick hardwood offcuts from the local bespoke joinery maker. I used plastic tubes, normally used to hold tablets, as removable liners for each compartment (the one I used are 17mm diameter.) Using an 18 mm hole cutter, I drilled lines of holes through one piece of wood. After removing all the rough edges where the drill had broken through each hole, I fixed the second piece of wood under the first, using screws and glue. The tubes I used are 94mm long. the ones in the nearest row were cut to about 50mm, and in the next to about 70mm. This makes it easier to get the smaller drills out. I simply keep this device on the workbench; if you want to make a 'portable' workbench, then used a sheet of ply, fixing the drill-holder towards the back edge. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted April 21, 2017 Author Share Posted April 21, 2017 FC - Thanks for that - I may end up with something similar - but I'd like to find the original article if possible. Living in a very small house - with lots of junk potential modelling items I need to build the tray and tool holder Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted April 21, 2017 Author Share Posted April 21, 2017 Thanks to those who looked - Thanks to the kind assistance of a member of RMWeb, I have had a message to say that the one I need is February 1990. My problem is solved Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted April 24, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 24, 2017 Thanks to those who looked - Thanks to the kind assistance of a member of RMWeb, I have had a message to say that the one I need is February 1990. My problem is solved Jack, Is there any option of you posting an image of the tool tray, please ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted April 24, 2017 Author Share Posted April 24, 2017 Stubby, Fire me your email - is a PDF okay? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted April 24, 2017 Author Share Posted April 24, 2017 You should have mail Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted April 24, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 24, 2017 Wow- that's some tool tray. not sure I'd have enough tools to fill one Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted April 24, 2017 Author Share Posted April 24, 2017 Stu - see also http://www.railroad-line.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=48891 May be more to your requirements NB THE LINK ADDRESS to Micromark IS WRONG - IT SOULD BE http://www.micromark.com/Tool-organizer_2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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