Thread: Musty box smell

Originally Posted by Michael G

I bought a starrett 196B indicator a few months back. The indicator is fine and looks like it will be very handy. Unfortunately the box has that musty smell that is not all that pleasant. It got banged around in the post a bit so it's no great loss to replace it (time being the only factor) if I can't clear the smell, but has anyone got any ideas on how I might make it less odourous?

Michael

A little scented talcum powder will do the job there Michael G. It won't get rid of the smell but it will mask it, Good luck with it.

Originally Posted by Stustoys

Hi Woodlee,
Could you grab a picture of your ER box? I need to make one.
Do you seal the wood at all or just oil it?
I was thinking about something in plastic because of rust, but your 123 blocks seem to be doing well.

Thanks

Stuart

Stuart,

FWIW I also have a rust problem with the local climate with moisture absorbtion when I use wooden boxes, and preferred to use a plastic box. A set of ER32 collets fits nicely into a drawer from one of the Fischer stacking three drawer sets. It has a plywood rack for the collets, painted to seal the plywood from moisture - so far so good - no sign of rust. These drawer units are quite surprisingly strong and will hold a lot of weight. I use them for storing a lot of miscellaneous items.

Frank.

Originally Posted by Woodlee

Nice job , I have also made boxes for my two machinist levels , my 123 , 246 blocks and ER collet set .
Yes they do take time to make , just as much time as a larger box .
Large boxes are less fiddly though .

Good to see quality workmanship, & looking after tools.
Nice woodworking !
regards
Bruce

Hi Frank,
Thanks for that, I might have to pay a vist to bunnings, I have a few vouchers to spend.

Stuart

Michael new box looks tops

Kev yes with cleaning out MiLs shed recently all have worn gloves masks and finally a steam cleaner used aired and done again. We suspect FiL may have come into contact with similar due to chook food stored he passed away 3 year ago.