Re: [APML] Accessory cases

[Sean Walker <vze2c3z8@verizon.net>]

Not quite the same type of object, Walmart sells Palstic foam lined pistol cases
that are perfect for an ST-4 or ather acessories for $10. i used one for my
ST-237 with no problems.

Sean Walker

Chris & Jennifer Cook wrote:

> These cases work very well.  I have three of them that I had custom foamed.
> The weak point with them is the handle.  On one of these cases, the plastic
> holding the handle to the case broke...after three years...not bad for $19.
> They're no Pelican or Zero Halliburton but for the price you can't go wrong.
>
> Chris
>
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> Chris Cook
> Astronomical Photography
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bert Katzung <katzung1@attbi.com>
> To: RC Optical Systems Users List <rcos@propermotion.com>;
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> Date: Wednesday, January 02, 2002 11:25 PM
> Subject: [APML] Accessory cases
>
> >Apologies for cross-posting but I know some of you have not yet found those
> >"bargain cases" for eyepieces, etc, I kept hearing about 'em and looking,
> >but didn't find any in stock till now. Here it is:
> >Lowes Home Improvement Warehouse, http://www.lowes.com/lkn?action=home ,
> >enter 24981 in the "enter keyword" box, and it should take you to the
> >aluminum tool case that I just got two of.  Description: 18" Heavy-Duty
> >Aluminum Tool Case. Inside usable dimensions are 12 x 17 x 4.25 inches and
> >both cubed foam and several dividers are provided. Also a shoulder carrying
> >strap. This case is similar to the one in th Orion catalog, item 5977.
> >Orion's price 44.95. Lowes price 19.96. I'm quite impressed by the
> >bang-for-buck value on these cases.
> >Enjoy...
> >Bert
> >
> >Bert Katzung
> >katzung1@attbi.com
> >www.astronomy-images.com
> >
> >
> >
> >
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