RogerH writes:
Here is a picture of my touch up kit that I built in 1984.
The outside frame is one continuous board that "wraps"
from side to top to the other side. The interior joints are dovetailed.
The left door contains patchals in top tray, burn in sticks
in 2nd tray. Burn in knife, rubber block, bondo hardener,
spare brushes in tray above spray cans.
The center section has a flip down section that contains all
my sandpaper sandwiched between 2 hard plastic pieces
that keep things flat and work as mixing trays.
Steel wool and bondo in next section.
The far right section contains 10 powders that cover
all possible colors, 4 mixing lids, paint brushes.
The right section has various cleaners, super glues,
5 minute-epoxy, buffing compound, hair dryer and
OZ polish which I use instead of burn in balm.
It's much cleaner and has other uses as well.
Spray cans (from left to right starting on left door)
Golden oak, Dk. Red Mahogany, Universal walnut
(all 3 dye based) and satin black.
Then there is Ex.Dk walnut, Med. Dk. walnut, Colonial maple,
Raw umber, Sanding sealer, Clear gloss, Clear Satin, and Blush eraser.
The handle swivels for comfort and the doors stay in place
with recessed friction catches. I've gotten several jobs from
people in elevators etc. asking what it is or where I got it.
I explain I made it and what I do and there you go.
It's interesting to see how various Groopsters accomplish
the same thing with different kits and supplies.
Roger Hunter
Memphis TN