Storage boxes for the FVTX
44 1/4×21 5/8 × 20 inches = 112.4×55.0×50.8 cm
4" big wheel bracket
2" stubs
Note cooling tubes, and location of the big wheel.
Big wheel drawing, diameter 111cm.
Allow 15cm (?) on each side for the cooling tube stubs.
ROC components do not protrude, but the rubber protectors do, and the disk does not go below the table surface. The frame is raised on adjustable feet.
  1. Place FVTX/assembly frame on bottom (plywood) plate
  2. Build extension frame out to perimeter of bottom plate (-1/2"); horizontal stubs are attached to the *vertical* assembly frame members.
  3. Attach the bottom plate to the extension frame.
  4. Build up sides (1/2" foam core). Attach to the extension frame.
  5. Place top (double 1/2" foam core)
Parts list (for 1 box, we need 2) 
1) Extension frame (1" 2040)
    33.46"  (2x)
    49.57"  (2x)
     4.91"  (4x)
     2.66"  (4x)

2) Base plate (plywood)
    52.57" x 34.46"

3) Walls (1/2" foam core board)
    52.57" x 25.00"  (2x)
    33.46" x 25.00"  (2x)

4) Top (1/2" foam core board)
    52.57" x 34.46"
    49.45" x 33.31"
.. plus a few pieces to attach the base plate to the extension frame (scrap 2040, or threaded rod with T-nuts in the plywood...)
Hubert van Hecke
Last modified: Fri Mar 11 22:15:49 EST 2016