This design is dedicated to the iGauging MiniMag Electronic Digital Height Gauge,
Model 35-628. However, the plans and ideas presented here can be adapted to any similar instrument box using a large mortise as a cavity for storing and protecting the instrument.
![Open Height Gauge Box with Gauge Inside](images/height-gauge-box-images/open_above800w.jpg)
Features
These are some of the features of the Height Gauge Box:
- Solid
- Sturdy
- Protects the height gauge
- Easy to carry: a handle makes it convenient to carry the gauge to where the work is
- Includes a convenient mortise for carrying extra CR2032 batteries
- Ten 3/4”-diameter by 3/16”-thick felt pads cushion the gauge
- A post near the center of the cover, cushioned with a felt pad, holds down the body of the gauge
- Dimensions: 8 7/8" x 13 1/4" x 2 2/8"
- Glue: Titebond II or equivalent
- Finish: 1 coat of amber shellac inside the mortises; 3 coats of amber shellac on all other surfaces
Some Pictures
![Open Empty Height Gauge Box Viewed from Bottom](images/height-gauge-box-images/open_empty_bottom430w.jpg)
![Open Empty Height Gauge Box Viewed from Top](images/height-gauge-box-images/open_empty_top430w.jpg)
![Closed Height Gauge Box Viewed from Top](images/height-gauge-box-images/top_left430h.jpg)
![Closed Height Gauge Box Viewed from Rear](images/height-gauge-box-images/rear_vertical430h.jpg)
Download Free Plans, Pictures, and Instructions
The ZIP file contains all of the pictures, INSTRUCTIONS.PDF file, SketchUp design file Height_Gauge_Box_12_SKETCHUP_VERSION_8.skp, and PDF design file Height_Gauge_Box_12_SKETCHUP_VERSION_8.pdf. BE SURE TO READ THE "INSTRUCTIONS.PDF" FILE that's included in the ZIP file.