Storing a machinist's straight edge
Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2016 6:35 pm
I'm in the process of getting a Starrett 36" straight edge (one edge beveled). I would already have one, except that Starrett ships them in just a minimal cardboard "wrapper" and Amazon just throws that into a big box that *exactly* fits lengthwise... with no end padding. So the first one was dropped on end and destroyed by a tiny ding. I sent both Amazon and Starrett some polite yet pointed feedback on this.
Once I navigate that process, I'll need to store the thing to avoid a recurrence. A bit of research has dug up the following ways people have "solved" the problem:
Anyone have suggestions on this little storage problem? I'd especially love to hear your clever off-the-shelf solution. E.g. some niche category of ATA flight case to look for on eBay, etc.
Once I navigate that process, I'll need to store the thing to avoid a recurrence. A bit of research has dug up the following ways people have "solved" the problem:
- Stick it precariously on a rack or shelf and walk around it on eggshells, including in busy commercial shops(!!).
- Stick it on some out-of-the-way shelf by itself.
- Make a custom box.
Anyone have suggestions on this little storage problem? I'd especially love to hear your clever off-the-shelf solution. E.g. some niche category of ATA flight case to look for on eBay, etc.