I'm curious as to what equipment these lenses are for. Gadgets like that
fascinate me.

I'd recommend building the outer case out of relatively thick (5/8" or 3/4
") high-quality, stable plywood (e.g. baltic birch ply), rabbetted into
solid hardwood frame. The lenses should be wrapped in protective material
(foam or whatever), and fitted into an interior rack that isolates them and
holds then securely. The interior rack would also be built out of baltic
birch ply. Use high-quality hardware (e.g. full-length piano hinges), and
you're set.

-jbb

"Joe McGuckin" wrote in message
m...
I a piece of equipment that uses a set of large lenses. The lenses
are approx 1"x7"x7" and
weigh 2 or 3 lbs each. There are six lenses in the set. The lenses
cost several hundred dollars each.

I'd like to build a wooden case to keep them in. I'm envisioning a
case made out of a light colored
wood that is felt lined and has individual 'pockets' for the lenses to
slide into. When the lid is closed,
I'd like it to hold the lenses securely in place with no slack.

The case needs to be strong enough so that it can withstand typical
shipping stresses.

What's a good choice of wood for this? What kind of joinery would you
recommend for the sides
and bottom.

Thanks,

Joe