rpbcps Posted June 7, 2023 Report Share Posted June 7, 2023 1 hour ago, deerslayer said: Next batch i can follow the print!!! Instead of reverse engineered Dan, As always, if you want a copy, I'll be happy to do that for you. Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maine-iac Posted June 11, 2023 Report Share Posted June 11, 2023 On 6/7/2023 at 10:37 AM, rpbcps said: Dan, As always, if you want a copy, I'll be happy to do that for you. Richard I'd be interested in a copy of those prints, as I work in a wood shop, and I'm still waiting on the feds to process the papers on my 1928. It'd be a good project to pass the time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpbcps Posted June 12, 2023 Report Share Posted June 12, 2023 13 hours ago, Maine-iac said: I'd be interested in a copy of those prints, as I work in a wood shop, and I'm still waiting on the feds to process the papers on my 1928. It'd be a good project to pass the time! PM sent A colleague restored a Willy's Jeep, a good few years ago. He had fun doing that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpbcps Posted June 15, 2023 Report Share Posted June 15, 2023 My son works as an architectural technologist, so his office has a good copier; he has kindly scanned the original drawings of the transit chest for us. If anyone is interested in copies, drop me a PM with your email address, and I'll forward them on. In exchange, for those who can afford it, how about a small donation to the board, at your discretion. David could always do with a little extra help, to keep the Thompson History Alive. https://www.machinegunboards.com/forums/index.php?/topic/18621-donations-to-machinegunboardscom-very-happily-accepted/#comment-158813 For those who can't afford it, you'll still get copies of the drawings, if you want them, just send me a PM 🤫 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maine-iac Posted December 4, 2023 Report Share Posted December 4, 2023 Well, I'm still waiting on the feds (big surprise) and in between new house related projects, I've finally found the time to convert the plans to a 3D format to help visualize matters, and make sure I understand the plans properly. Which, currently, has brought up two minor questions. Ok, three, if you count the absurd use of imperial decimal units. One, is the two odd cleat like cavities called for in the long rib running down the middle of the lid. I can't fathom why they're included. A spot to roll up a bundle of cleaning rags perhaps? The second issue, and the only real issue I've run into with the plans, is that the spare parts storage compartment lid doesn't seem to make any sense. The vertical divider on the left is supposed to be proud of the rest of the magazine rack, and chamfered towards the left. Yet at the same time, the lid is supposed to occupy the same space? Since this is a one off, I'll probably just make it work somehow, but I'm curious to know what I'm missing here. I did see one photo posted earlier in the thread that shows the lid installed, but not opened, in a manner inconsistent with the plans... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughlong Posted December 4, 2023 Report Share Posted December 4, 2023 I still have this one for sale $2500 plus shipping Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maine-iac Posted December 7, 2023 Report Share Posted December 7, 2023 Made some progress, cutting dovetails in spruce is something of a bear, but it's definitely "good enough for government work". I realize now, that those two cutouts under the lid create clearance for the nuts holding the handle on. Speaking of which, I've found some new made handles that look somewhat correct, but I'm uncertain as to the hole placement. Does anyone know off the top of their head of an ideal substitution for the original article? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit57 Posted December 8, 2023 Report Share Posted December 8, 2023 Hello Maine-Iac, Please contact Deerslayer on this forum, he built a transit chest for me and he found the hardware. I don’t remember where he got the handle, but the latches came from Range Rover! Good luck, your chest looks pretty good so far. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maine-iac Posted December 8, 2023 Report Share Posted December 8, 2023 2 hours ago, Rabbit57 said: Hello Maine-Iac, Please contact Deerslayer on this forum, he built a transit chest for me and he found the hardware. I don’t remember where he got the handle, but the latches came from Range Rover! Good luck, your chest looks pretty good so far. Mark Thanks, I've actually found a reasonably priced source on reproduction hardware, it's just the handle I'm short on now. https://www.ds-solutions.co.uk/repro-sniper-chest-hardware-set That, and the odd assortment of screws. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maine-iac Posted December 15, 2023 Report Share Posted December 15, 2023 It's starting to look like something! The screws are largely cosmetic, as I've applied modern glue to all of the wooden components. So, it feels a bit silly applying the screws to the lid battens, knowing that they're not really doing much, and the felt will cover them entirely... But dammit, I'll know they're there! As the old man would say, it's a "belt and suspenders job" Now I'm pretty much just waiting on the lid hardware, and finding a source of the felt stripping. Ah, and I need to pick up 4x washers for the leather cleaning rod keepers. I lucked out, there were four perfect screws for that job in the 120+ year old windowframe I just replaced at our house. Cost effective recycling! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpbcps Posted December 26, 2023 Report Share Posted December 26, 2023 On 12/15/2023 at 11:15 PM, Maine-iac said: It's starting to look like something! The screws are largely cosmetic, as I've applied modern glue to all of the wooden components. So, it feels a bit silly applying the screws to the lid battens, knowing that they're not really doing much, and the felt will cover them entirely... But dammit, I'll know they're there! As the old man would say, it's a "belt and suspenders job" Now I'm pretty much just waiting on the lid hardware, and finding a source of the felt stripping. Ah, and I need to pick up 4x washers for the leather cleaning rod keepers. I lucked out, there were four perfect screws for that job in the 120+ year old windowframe I just replaced at our house. Cost effective recycling! Excellent work, you have done a very good job on that chest 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyTrigger Posted April 8 Report Share Posted April 8 Having sourced a set of plans from rpbcps (thanks again RB) to build myself a couple of transit boxes I am now searching for the hinge drawing DD(E)1895 referenced - Would anyone have a copy of DD(E)1895 or know where or how to find it in the MOD files system? Alternatively, if there is anyone with an original box that could take some detailed photos and measurements I get some reproduced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk VII Posted April 8 Report Share Posted April 8 Here ya go ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughlong Posted April 9 Report Share Posted April 9 I have an original case for sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyTrigger Posted April 9 Report Share Posted April 9 Wow - what luck! I should have bought a lottery ticket today - I never really thought anyone would have this drawing - Thanks for posting it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deerslayer Posted April 10 Author Report Share Posted April 10 Excellent additions to this topuc everyone. Nice to see that someone produces a hinge "kit"!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maine-iac Posted April 10 Report Share Posted April 10 2 hours ago, deerslayer said: Excellent additions to this topuc everyone. Nice to see that someone produces a hinge "kit"!! Since my progress is waiting on hardware, and... the Thompson itself to actually arrive, I figure I might as well post what I have for resources so that others might try their hand at making a transit chest. The CAD files are for Sketchup 2017, a pretty simplistic, and free program. https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/a4fxsrpzwi4aamt9zh54v/AN2QJReOXFWROd6dKpk7GTQ?rlkey=892xhefg75vswkcbiil1r5hr7&dl=0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maine-iac Posted April 10 Report Share Posted April 10 On 4/8/2024 at 3:27 PM, Mk VII said: Here ya go ... Ack, it's so close to being legible. Some of the handwritten dimensions can be made out... but only barely. I'm going to try and reverse engineer the blueprints from what can be deciphered, since it's all 1:1 scale anyhow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk VII Posted April 10 Report Share Posted April 10 quality is not great but the reproduction print may be all that survives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyTrigger Posted April 20 Report Share Posted April 20 If you look up the hinge design for the SA No.15 Transit Chest most of the nomenclature and parameters are similar (I would post it but I am inept with attachment on this Forum). I was able to draw in the missing data and have a workable drawing, and am now going it over to SendCutSend.com for fabrication. I have dozens of turnbuckles that I bought for my Enfield chests so that part is not an issue. I am missing the paint specs - does anyone have any idea what "Spec C.I.S.A. 1 B" is ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maine-iac Posted Monday at 01:51 AM Report Share Posted Monday at 01:51 AM It fits like a GLOVE! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68coupe Posted Monday at 03:39 AM Report Share Posted Monday at 03:39 AM That is a real work of art! You've done some incredible work there. Now that you know that everything fits right, what color are you going with for the wood? Painted, stained? What is the empty weight? Karl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maine-iac Posted Monday at 03:59 AM Report Share Posted Monday at 03:59 AM 16 minutes ago, 68coupe said: That is a real work of art! You've done some incredible work there. Now that you know that everything fits right, what color are you going with for the wood? Painted, stained? What is the empty weight? Karl BLO for the inner surfaces, and OD green for the outer, with appropriate markings. Empty weight is... Not terribly much. Fully loaded is pretty hefty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19Steve67 Posted Monday at 11:43 AM Report Share Posted Monday at 11:43 AM Looks GREAT to me!!! Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maine-iac Posted Tuesday at 02:55 PM Report Share Posted Tuesday at 02:55 PM I ended up compromising on the hardware, and the felt for that matter. The front clasps will be of a locking bell jar variety. Should prove perfectly adequate for the purpose. The felt is a synthetic, which while incorrect, should minimize the risk of moisture retention. It does, however, appear too damned glossy. Oh well! I can always pry it up later and replace it if it really bugs me down the line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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