Budget Prop Box

Rich Jones · May 5, 2022

Had an old Rubbermaid tool box laying around and have been wanting to organize and safeguard my props. I did 2 boards, one for my 1/4 in gas props, and one for my 3/16 nitro props. There’s room in the box for both boards. Pictured are the gas props.

Wasted wages · May 5, 2022

Rigid, DeWalt and some others make nice organizer boxes with separate compartments that have clear lids.. I think those will work nicely for prop boxes. I have a few left over from my business that I plan on using. I am also going to use one or two to organize some of my engine parts etc ...

My plan is to put a single or two brass screws in thru the bottom of each compartment long enough to stack two props on each screw and capture them with a nut or wingnut.. I'll post up a few pictures as I progress..

Rich Jones · May 5, 2022

Wasted wages said:
Rigid, DeWalt and some others make nice organizer boxes with separate compartments that have clear lids.. I think those will work nicely for prop boxes. I have a few left over from my business that I plan on using. I am also going to use one or two to organize some of my engine parts etc ...

My plan is to put a single or two brass screws in thru the bottom of each compartment long enough to stack two props on each screw and capture them with a nut or wingnut.. I'll post up a few pictures as I progress..

Sounds like it’ll work great. Look forward to seeing the pics!

Tom Foley · May 6, 2022

All you need right here .

jaxracer · May 6, 2022

We use these off of Amazon. For $20 it’s double sided, has 34 slots and can fit double to triple that amount of props depending how many you put in each compartment.

Rich Jones · May 6, 2022

jaxracer said:
We use these off of Amazon. For $20 it’s double sided, has 34 slots and can fit double to triple that amount of props depending how many you put in each compartment. View attachment 303910

Love all the different ideas!

RaceMechaniX · May 6, 2022

Maybe a little more expensive, but the stick radio cases make great prop boxes. The Voyager tool case from Harbor Freight is similar. Voyager aluminum tool case I was given a BBQ implement set for a birthday present and ended up using the nice red case for props.

Rich Jones · May 6, 2022

RaceMechaniX said:
Maybe a little more expensive, but the stick radio cases make great prop boxes. The Voyager tool case from Harbor Freight is similar. Voyager aluminum tool case I was given a BBQ implement set for a birthday present and ended up using the nice red case for props.

That’s quite a collection of props there man !!!

RaceMechaniX · May 6, 2022

Anyone know where Joe Scarpino bought his pistol cases from? These are still great prop boxes.

Rich Jones · May 6, 2022

RaceMechaniX said:
Anyone know where Joe Scarpino bought his pistol cases from? These are still great prop boxes.

Those are AWESOME!

john v · May 6, 2022

hot wheels 48 car carring case, awesome prop box

Slotrc · May 7, 2022

lots of versatility with this box.. easy to cut foam, can customize any way ya want.
Amazon.com : HUL 14in Two-Tone Aluminum Case with Customizable Pluck Foam Interior for Test Instruments Cameras Tools Parts and Accessories : Electronics

shoboat · May 8, 2022

Propeller Enthusiast,
I have made dozen of propeller boxes

and I have
found what I believe is the best way to hold them.
Brass Knurled Nuts on a black coated 10-32 machine
screws.They go on like butter even with wet hands.
I need to learn how to post photos on here so I can show
you what I use. Harbor Freight padded pistol cases work
very well especially for the money. You all have some nice
collections, but I don’t see many indexed propeller cards
so you know what you are running? Believe me it is worth
the time to index all of your propellers so you know what
works the best on each and every boat.

Enjoy Testing Those Beauties,

Mark Sholund

BobSmith1 · May 8, 2022

Really nice prop boxes guys! I see some 3 bladed S/S Cleavers, anyone know where I can buy 3 Blades/Stainless 2" or slightly smaller, interested in good condition used as well. Thanks

Rich Jones · May 8, 2022

BobSmith1 said:
Really nice prop boxes guys! I see some 3 bladed S/S Cleavers, anyone know where I can buy 3 Blades/Stainless 2" or slightly smaller, interested in good condition used as well. Thanks

Check with:

Dave Pillado: [email protected]
Bob Austin: [email protected]
Brent Daily: [email protected]

Also watch the classifieds in this forum and also over on Jim’s Boat Dock.

BobSmith1 · May 9, 2022

Thank you Rich, I will do that.

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