hard plastic control box cover for ctx3030

[mrmetaldetector]

Hi guys..
I am looking for a hard plastic, transparent if possible (plexiglass?) control box cover for the ctx3030..
some may ask why so here it goes.. I have had my screen scratched or damaged due to it being hit by other objects in transit..
I know, a knuckle head issue.. But I have had this machine for a while and its the only detector I have had, that the screen gets damaged so easily.

Does anyone know of a hard plastic cover (not a slip cover) something I could pop on and off that would protect it during transport.

I have seen a lot of people with 3d printers.. has anyone measured the control box housing and tried to print one?

Does anyone have an existing solution to a solid cover?

Please let me know..

Jessie Thompson
Nor'Easters Metal Detecting Club
Stamford, CT

Minelab CTX3030
Whites MX Sport

 

[Dan(NM)]

I tried sending you a PM, it wouldn't go thru.

 

[foggynotion]

PMs are not useable by members until they hav
e 24 posts.

 

[CT Todd]

6 Posts in 8 years Come on Jessie. And no I don't know about a hard screen cover buddy.

 

[Mr. Carolina]

I believe it was CT Todd that posted a picture of a case for the CTX fashioned from a bow case. Maybe that would be your answer as it sounds like things are gettin mighty rough during transport. Just a thought and a dang nice case!!!

 

[dewcon4414]

I agree bow case would serve your purpose since you said transport. Check your fishing stores......... all you might need is a plastic case. Cut a hole for the handle allowing it to snap shut.

Dew

 

[tcornel]

Here is the case from Plano. It was less than 120 from Walmart. I has been through over a dozen separate trips with no damage to equipment even though one end was punctured during transit. The case itself weighs over 20 pounds.

 

[david.di]

You said that you are

"looking for a hard plastic, transparent if possible (plexiglass?) control box cover for the ctx3030.

Good idea. The slip on ones are ok , but a solid box version would help out with protecting the control box a lot better.

Maybe need to make one.

david di

 

[mcb613]

All I have to offer is this.... the damage and condition of the machine, depends on how you take care of it. Im not overly protective of my machine, but I havent hadvany damage, other than the red CTX label. That just wiped away, like it had solvent, bit disnt.
These machines are not inexpensive, take just a little care guys. And if yiu need something for a scratch, the soft cases would cover most incidental touchs. If more than that is needed, you better buy a 1940s land mine detector.
IMO

 

[dewcon4414]

Take a look at Lexan plastic. you can do a lot with it and a heat gun and a little velcro.

Dew

 

[mrmetaldetector]

LOL CTTodd. I prefer to read and keep my mouth shut as most forums can get well.. Ya know

Yes, I know about the bow case guys and I could get one at the local Bass Pro shop. The issue is I hate putting it in and out of cases (yup crying like a baby) lol.
A hard plastic cover that I could pop on and off, would make a world of difference. I was thinking of getting a 3-d printer and creating one myself. I posted in case someone might have already designed and would have saved me the effort. Let me know if you guys know of anyone who could do this.

 

[mrmetaldetector]

Yes sir you can email it to mrmetaldetector@aol.com for now.
I really have to add some post. I'm kinda like the joke of the kid that had not spoken for years.When the mother asks him why his first words were a complaint, he responded well up to now everything was ok