Budget Prop Box

[Rich Jones]

Had an old Rubbermaid tool box laying around and have been wanting to organize and safeguard my props. I did 2 boards, one for my 1/4 in gas props, and one for my 3/16 nitro props. There’s room in the box for both boards. Pictured are the gas props.

 

[Wasted wages]

Rigid, DeWalt and some others make nice organizer boxes with separate compartments that have clear lids.. I think those will work nicely for prop boxes. I have a few left over from my business that I plan on using. I am also going to use one or two to organize some of my engine parts etc ...

My plan is to put a single or two brass screws in thru the bottom of each compartment long enough to stack two props on each screw and capture them with a nut or wingnut.. I'll post up a few pictures as I progress..

 

[Rich Jones]

Rigid, DeWalt and some others make nice organizer boxes with separate compartments that have clear lids.. I think those will work nicely for prop boxes. I have a few left over from my business that I plan on using. I am also going to use one or two to organize some of my engine parts etc ...

My plan is to put a single or two brass screws in thru the bottom of each compartment long enough to stack two props on each screw and capture them with a nut or wingnut.. I'll post up a few pictures as I progress..

Sounds like it’ll work great. Look forward to seeing the pics!

 

[Tom Foley]

All you need right here .

 

[jaxracer]

We use these off of Amazon. For $20 it’s double sided, has 34 slots and can fit double to triple that amount of props depending how many you put in each compartment.

 

[Rich Jones]

We use these off of Amazon. For $20 it’s double sided, has 34 slots and can fit double to triple that amount of props depending how many you put in each compartment. View attachment 303910

Love all the different ideas!

 

[RaceMechaniX]

Maybe a little more expensive, but the stick radio cases make great prop boxes. The Voyager tool case from Harbor Freight is similar. Voyager aluminum tool case I was given a BBQ implement set for a birthday present and ended up using the nice red case for props.

 

[Rich Jones]

Maybe a little more expensive, but the stick radio cases make great prop boxes. The Voyager tool case from Harbor Freight is similar. Voyager aluminum tool case I was given a BBQ implement set for a birthday present and ended up using the nice red case for props.

That’s quite a collection of props there man !!!

 

[RaceMechaniX]

Anyone know where Joe Scarpino bought his pistol cases from? These are still great prop boxes.

 

[Rich Jones]

Anyone know where Joe Scarpino bought his pistol cases from? These are still great prop boxes.

Those are AWESOME!

 

[john v]

hot wheels 48 car carring case, awesome prop box

 

[Slotrc]

lots of versatility with this box.. easy to cut foam, can customize any way ya want.
Amazon.com : HUL 14in Two-Tone Aluminum Case with Customizable Pluck Foam Interior for Test Instruments Cameras Tools Parts and Accessories : Electronics

 

[shoboat]

Propeller Enthusiast,
I have made dozen of propeller boxes and I have
found what I believe is the best way to hold them.
Brass Knurled Nuts on a black coated 10-32 machine
screws.They go on like butter even with wet hands.
I need to learn how to post photos on here so I can show
you what I use. Harbor Freight padded pistol cases work
very well especially for the money. You all have some nice
collections, but I don’t see many indexed propeller cards
so you know what you are running? Believe me it is worth
the time to index all of your propellers so you know what
works the best on each and every boat.

Enjoy Testing Those Beauties,

Mark Sholund

 

[BobSmith1]

Really nice prop boxes guys! I see some 3 bladed S/S Cleavers, anyone know where I can buy 3 Blades/Stainless 2" or slightly smaller, interested in good condition used as well. Thanks

 

[Rich Jones]

Really nice prop boxes guys! I see some 3 bladed S/S Cleavers, anyone know where I can buy 3 Blades/Stainless 2" or slightly smaller, interested in good condition used as well. Thanks

Check with:

Dave Pillado: [email protected]
Bob Austin: [email protected]
Brent Daily: [email protected]

Also watch the classifieds in this forum and also over on Jim’s Boat Dock.

 

[BobSmith1]

Thank you Rich, I will do that.