Building cases for my Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro mount

I have been working with my Sky-Watch EQ6-R PRO mount.  I don't want to  have the mount components drifting about, so I build cases for storage and transport.

Here is what I want to do:

1.  Have a rugged cases to carry the large components of my telescope mount. i.e. not cardboard boxes

2.  Wheels for the heaviest boxes.

3. Carry case for the tripod. It tends to splay open and is awkward.

4. As is always one of my mantras - cost effective.

I searched lots of different cases and couldn't find anything which overwhelmingly fit the requirements.  The mount was shipped in cardboard boxes with molded foam inserts inside.  Those foam inserts are very rugged. So I decided to build the cases myself and use the molded foam inserts.  This is what I came up with:

This is the case for the mount head.

Opening the lid shows how the molded foam fits.

This is is what it looks like with the top foam insert removed.

This is the case for the counter weights.

Inside you see the tops of the molded counter weight foam insert.

And the view without the top foam inserts and the counter weights nestled inside.

I use a 110 volt AC to 12 Volt DC power supply.  I added extra volume to the counter weight carrying case to accommodate that as well.

Parts include:

Strap hinges - Home Depot

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-3-in-Zinc-Plated-Strap-Hinge-2-Pack-15289/202034111

Handles - Home Depot

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-5-3-4-in-Zinc-Plated-Door-Pull-15181/202033999

Lid clasps - McMaster Carr

Corner-Mount Padlockable Draw Latches found here:

https://www.mcmaster.com/catalog/127/3153

I didn't take any pictures of the tripod carrying case.  I did order this:

https://www.highpointscientific.com/apertura-universal-tripod-case-with-zippered-extension-utc

It is light and works well, but is rather costly.  It is a nice product.

I used 18 gauge by 2 inch brad nails and wood glue to hold it all together.

It may be noted that the strap hinges will fold over the wooden side pieces and the screw heads interfere.  I did counter sink the screw holes on the opposite side so the flat head screw heads will not interfere.  The lid closes fine.

The paint is something I found in the garage.  As you can see, this is not furniture grade.  The paint should protect the wood from moisture.  

All in all, the cases work good.  With the mount head in the box, it is heavy.  I have a two wheel hand truck on order.  I may use it as is, or I may bolt it to the case.  Because it is heavy, bolting it to the case may put it over my ability to lift.  Stay tuned.