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 Posted: Sat Jul 11th, 2009 04:33 pm
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 So I have a Nalgene acrylic box that I got from my lab.  It used to contain radioactive material but has since been decommissioned. (this box probably cost $200 or more new, it can shield beta radiation)

It is 1/2in thick acrylic and I thought it was to cool to get rid of. Last night I figure out how to make it my watch display box.

I used 3/4in PVC pipe that I cut to length and then slid into a piece of foam pipe insulation. The pipe is cut 1/8in smaller then the length of the box and the foam is 1/8in larger.  Then you just slide it down and the foam compresses and holds the bar in place.

I think it looks pretty cool and for $2 bucks in material, I cant complain.

Now I just need some more watches to put in it. I have a 6.5in wrist and the watches fit perfect, but using larger PVC or foam will make it fit other diameters.


The PVC pipe and insulation sleeve


The box (before sticker removal and pipe installation)


The finished product