Supplier of large briefcase-like tool cases?

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I've got a briefcase-sized tool case, about 48x33x18cm. I got it in Wickes for about £15 - you probably know the kind of thing, it has metal edging, movable spacers inside, and so on. The kind of thing telephone engineers tend to drag around with them.

Here's one:

Anyway, I'm after something similar, but bigger. I have a 12-track hard disk recorder that I want to keep safe in it, and if I can arrange it so that there's a little ventilation around it and below it, I could even use it in situ.

The recorder is 44x35x12cm, and needs a bit extra all round, which gives you an idea of the kind of case size required. All I've been able to find are much more expensive flight cases, costing £100 or more, and I don't need anything like that - just a larger tool case. Any idea where I might find what I'm looking for?

Daniele

Martin Angove · Accepted Answer

Two thoughts spring to mind:1: Photographic suppliers. Jessops have a range of cases from280x170x80mm to 480x350x150 (sounds almost right, shame the 350 isn't400) and 385x235x180mm, own brand, £19.80 to £39.99 and £51.99. Othersuppliers may have similar. Foam is extra, unfortunately. Only mentionJessops because I happen to have the catalogue to hand.2: I know you've said you've seen flight cases, but some people willcustom manufacture cases for a lot less money than you might think. Lastone I had made was a few years ago, but we had great service fromStudiocare of Preston (Richard Threlfall). Not to be confused withStudioSpares, though they also have a good range of cases in theircatalogue.HTHHwyl!Martin.

D.M. Procida · Answer

Daniele

PJK · Answer

No idea of costs but here's an option.

Dave Plowman · Answer

Sounds like you need something which takes the universal 19" pro audio width. This makes for expensive cases. ;-) I'll be looking for answers too.

Andy Dingley · Answer

Got any budget ?  We're in Pontypool and can build to order

BigWallop · Answer

If it's something like that your after, then ask a local blacksmith to knocksomething for you.  Remember, 1/4'' Checker Plate, like the example is madeof, is bloody heavy.  :-))

D.M. Procida · Answer

Just my little joke. Nice as it is, a case for my stuff that I can onlyjust drag around, gouging tracks in the floor as I go, is probably notgoing to turn out to be that practical.Daniele

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