UJK Parf Guide System Storage Box

[cubevandude]

I thought I would share my version of a storage box for the UJK Parf Guide System with a sliding lid.  I decided I would try dye for the lid and used a icing dye in copper by Wilton.  I then sealed the wood with 5 coats of Minwax satin wipe on polyurethane.  There is even room for the instructions.  I still have to find a magnet to hold the 3mm bit.  Its made from 9mm Russian Baltic Birch plywood with a 4mm lid.
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[Bernmc]

Very nice.

 

[tony_sheehan]

That's very nice.
At first I thought here's someone with too much time on their hands, but on reflection the parfguide system is not something you're gonna use all that often so to keep it in a good quality storage box actually makes a lot of sense. Well done!

 

[cubevandude]

Yes, it was a lot of work, but the system comes in a 4 foot round tube with the parts in plastic bags.  Not an easy thing to access or store easily.  This way I can open it up and use what I need right out of the box and everything is protected from damage.  I have never used dye as a finish before and thought it would be a good thing to try and match the UJK colours.  Its hard to tell in the pictures, but the dyed grain looks really cool.  Would be better with a gloss finish I think, but I may just keep adding layers of satin and see where that goes. 

 

[Stone Message]

Excellent work - I like the idea of the top opening which is an improvement on my own efforts.

Peter

 

[online421]

I still have mine in its original tubes, If it survived the postal system handling from UK to New Zealand, then it will live happily in my workshop.

I used my UJK Parf guide and made my MFT table using Saligna, or Sydney Blue Gum (no blue tho). the hole is very very tight for the UJK dogs I bought. definitely not as easy as it seems on Youtube with table top made of MDF.

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[Stone Message]

That is an amazing top.

The holes are designed to be quite tight in MDF and so I am not sure about your wood. You can use a little Vaseline in the holes that you use most for the dogs. After time they will ease a little as the wood dries further.

Peter

 

[Mario Turcot]

I used my UJK Parf guide and made my MFT table using Saligna, or Sydney Blue Gum (no blue tho). the hole is very very tight for the UJK dogs I bought. definitely not as easy as it seems on Youtube with table top made of MDF.

I read your comment (no glue tho) and I was like HOW?

The first time I read your comment I read glue instead of blue so I was a bit confused  [wink]

Awesome top by the way.

 

[Paulhoward]

Just saw this post I have parf guide system mark 1 and 2 both are great to make replacement tops and jigs. I will use the design for boxes for safe keeping of my PGS. GOOD WORK!

 

[dltflt]

That is a well thought out storage and beautiful.