To make your own box, follow these steps:
- Make preliminary “sketches” on paper to determine its appearance, its design and material of manufacture.
- At this stage it is better to make a drawing, otherwise the item will be difficult to manufacture without knowing its actual dimensions.
- Developing the stages of its manufacture in order to determine the sequence of assembly operations.
- Assembling the box and checking it for quality, as well as for compliance with the declared dimensions and appearance.
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Drawing a drawing
Almost everyone took school courses in descriptive geometry, so we can safely say that even a schoolchild can draw a drawing, especially since a drawing of a box is a drawing of a rather primitive object.
The task of creating a drawing is to ensure that during the manufacture of a product it is clear which parts have what shape and size. In addition, the drawing indicates which parts are connected to which and in what sequence. As a result, you should get what is drawn and nothing else. Without drawings it will be much more difficult if there is no spatial thinking and exceptional memory. Not every person will be able to draw a fishing box in memory, and then “extract” everything from the same memory by details, and then make similar parts in reality.
There are three options for making a working drawing:
- On the computer. Nowadays, a computer can be found in any family, so drawing a drawing is not difficult. If you have no personal experience with a computer, you can turn to family members, especially school-age children, for help. It is enough to install the appropriate program on your computer and the drawing will not take long to appear. The only thing left is to print it on a printer. This is the easiest way to make high-quality drawings, where everything will be absolutely clear.
- Draw on graph paper. This is also a simple option, but in this case you need to have personal drawing skills. Graph paper allows you to effortlessly calculate everything down to the millimeter, that is, determine the height, length and width. Drawings on graph paper are also high-quality and visual.
- An ordinary primitive sketch on plain paper or on checkered paper from a student’s notebook. As a rule, the sketch is not distinguished by its quality and beauty, but the basic data is necessarily present on it: length, height and width.
Industrial boxes
They are made by many manufacturers, for example, Aquatech, Pontoon 21, Plano, A-Elita, etc. All of them are involved in fishing tackle, but only the US company Plano is seriously involved in fishing boxes.
For more than half a century, Plano has been a world leader in the manufacture of boxes for carrying and storing fishing tackle. The entire range of its product models meets international quality standards.
- The cheapest box is Plano 1140. It is made of lightweight and safe plastic. Its fittings are made of stainless brass. The box has two compartments, with the bottom one being deeper. There is also a removable container.
- One of the best boxes is Plano 1363. It is made of the same plastic. However, it is larger than the previous one and has three retractable (organizer-type) boxes made of transparent plastic in front, closed with a durable door, as well as a compartment under the top cover with a handle.
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More expensive models of Plano boxes are distinguished by wide functionality, contain numerous pull-out plastic compartments for storing various fishing accessories, and are also distinguished by excellent design and ease of use.
Selection of material
A fishing box can be made from any available material, including wooden planks. The main thing is that it is durable and light. Not everyone can make it out of metal, and you will need more serious tools.
The type of wood does not play a special role, but no one will make a box from oak, since the resulting product, although durable, will be quite heavy. The box will be heavy if it is made from chipboard. In addition, it is difficult to drive nails into chipboard. The most suitable material is pine. But here it is very important to choose such boards that there are no knots. It is also difficult to hammer nails into places where there are knots.
Required Tools
To work you will need the following tools:
- To begin with, it is better to decide on a place to work. You may need a table that will have to be covered with oilcloth or papers, since glue and varnish will be used during the work.
- Here you should stock up on a screwdriver, hammer, pliers, ruler, nails, as well as a level that will help you make the box correctly.
- Personal protective equipment such as a respirator and gloves will not be superfluous.
If everything is prepared, then you can safely start making the fishing box.
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Step-by-step assembly instructions
Assembly of the box begins when all the necessary parts are prepared.
- They start by assembling the frame. For greater quality and strength, you can use glue and nails, although you can get by with just one thing. This is done as follows: the boards are coated with glue, after which they are nailed down. The nails act as a press, which will allow you to obtain a high-quality adhesive connection. After the frame is assembled, begin attaching the lid. The design of the cover should be thought out at the stage of designing and drawing drawings.
- The lid can be removable or hinged. In any case, you will have to make sure that the lid fits tightly. It can be upholstered on the inside with fabric. In order for the lid to stay firmly on the box, you need to come up with a special latch that, when closed, could pull the lid tightly to the frame.
- Some fishermen use a box instead of a chair, so the top of the lid is upholstered with durable material (leather) along with insulation.
After this, they begin to divide the inside of the box into a compartment for fish and tackle. The following option is possible: the tackle compartment is equipped on the lid. It turns out, as it were, one box in another, like a nesting doll.
DIY winter fishing box.
Finally, they begin to decorate the box. Since it is made of wood, it must be coated with a water-repellent varnish, otherwise the wood will instantly absorb moisture. In addition, wood also absorbs odors. If you don't cover it with varnish, the box will always smell like fish.
In this regard, it should be said that both the outside and the inside of the box will have to be varnished. At the same time, you need to make sure that there are no gaps. The product is coated at least 2 times. The varnish chosen is not smelly, otherwise the fish will always give off the aroma of the varnish surface.
Homemade winter and summer fishing box 30 liters
Well, I rounded it up slightly - not 30 liters, but 28 - this is the volume of the freezer compartment of the old refrigerator.
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There is enough space to place a thermos with hot tea or coffee, fold the gear and there will still be some left.
By the way, such a box can also be taken for summer fishing. Food will not spoil in it and the catch can be stored in hot weather.
Making a universal fishing box
1. First of all, let's template the lid for the box. To do this, attach the freezer to a sheet of plywood and trace it with a pencil.
2. Now you need to measure from the drawn perimeter half a centimeter from the edges - the lid should protrude slightly relative to the box. Cut out the part.
3. Ideally, you should have 2 old freezers. But if there is no second one, then it doesn’t matter. You can take a piece of ordinary tin.
Basically, we need to outline and cut out the bottom for our fishing box. It is fastened with bolts and nuts or rivets.
4. Take 2 hinges, similar to door hinges (I call them wicket hinges). And attach the top lid to the box.
5. We carefully line the inside of the box with insulating building insulation.
6. You need to glue a piece of foam rubber to the top cover to make it sit softer.
7. Next, you should find a sewing master to make you a case for the box and the top cover. It's better if it's removable!
8. And now the internal equipment. From a sewer holder and holders of water plastic pipes, you can create a place for a thermos and for fishing rods (if it is winter) and secure it with bolts and nuts.
In general, you can mess around a little and come up with the insides yourself.
And on the inside of the top lid you can screw a box with compartments for fishing gear: hooks, spoons, leashes, fishing line.
9. Find a belt from an old travel bag. Wide is better. And screw it on.
A spacious, universal (for winter and summer) fishing box from an old freezer is ready! Ready to serve faithfully!
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Secrets of quality work
Most people are sure that the one who makes exclusive things knows some secret. Making a good, high-quality fishing box is quite simple and you don’t need to know any secrets. The secret is to carry out the work strictly according to plan and strictly according to the drawings, where all dimensions are clearly indicated. If the product does not work out, then most likely there is an error somewhere in the drawings.
