Tim Puro writes:
The case steals ideas from the one pictured in
David Larson's Spot Finishing article in the March 99 edition
of Professional Refinishing and a similar touch up case
belonging to Mitch Kohanek which I had a chance to measure,
sketch and examine last summer at DCTC.
The case measures 27.5" high, 23.5" wide and 10" deep.
It is made of 1/2" cabinet grade plywood from an
island base cabinet that someone was giving away.
Fully loaded it weighs 60 pounds and I wheel it around
on cart that converts to a hand truck.
Here's the case open with the 1/4" plywood panels in place ...
And here's the case with the panels removed ....
The interior panels placed on top of the case
make a good platform to mix colors,
set up the oven for the burn-in knives, etc.
The drawers hold burn-in sticks, burn-in knives, a screwdriver,
brushes, a palette knife, tootsie roll epoxy, etc.
I love the case when I work in a commercial building
because it's a portable work platform that's easy to roll around.
I hate the case when I have to drag it
through someone's house without the cart.
From time to time I think about cutting it down about 10"
and removing a drawer to make it lighter and
more compact but for now I will use it as is.
I get favorable coments from my clients about the case.
When they learn I built it, they often remark that I am a "craftsman",
even though the construction of the case is fairly simple.
Tim Puro
Bloomington, Indiana