Recently I was asked to construct an ammo box sized tacklebox. This was a new challenge and here is what I made. The design continues to on the next version will have the hinges on the wideside. Three Plano 3500 plastic trays fit inside with room for other stuff like pliers.
The cost for a box in African mahogany is $150 plus $18 shipping in the continental United States.
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The color of wood varies depending on the light available where it is photographed. This photo shows the grain of the wood and a better idea of the color and bright glossy shine of the spar varnish finish.
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A new one for Bib Rhatigan
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"The box arrived yesterday. It's fantastic! The workmanship, finish, and hardware all look exceptional! Can't wait to break it in this weekend. Thanks!...Bob"
A friend and San Diego captain asked me to buy one of these day boxes. I used the opportunity to move the orientation 90 degrees to make it more boat friendly. This tiny box holds three Plano 3500 trays (two shown in photos).
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Nice.
Yep nice stuff from Mark. Dominick
Wow, just wow. Exquisite Mark.
Great skill Mark :)
Those are fabulous, Mark --
And so well planned to enable three Plano boxes -- that is a lot of storage.
Being a woodworker, myself, I can tell folks that just the wood stock, SS hardware, and professional waterproof finishing is worth more than $100 -- at wholesale cost.
We have seen similar boxes, smaller though -- in places like Carmel, Pacific Grove, Cambria, etc. -- sell for 2 or 3 times that amount.
These are really extraordinary values for something to store gear in for a lifetime of fishing.
Best,
Fred
Quote from: foakes on June 12, 2015, 05:34:27 PM
Those are fabulous, Mark --
And so well planned to enable three Plano boxes -- that is a lot of storage.
Being a woodworker, myself, I can tell folks that just the wood stock, SS hardware, and professional waterproof finishing is worth more than $100 -- at wholesale cost.
We have seen similar boxes, smaller though -- in places like Carmel, Pacific Grove, Cambria, etc. -- sell for 2 or 3 times that amount.
These are really extraordinary values for something to store gear in for a lifetime of fishing.
Best,
Fred
So far, it is fun to make fishing gear and I try to sell the items I make for a minimal profit. The money allows to me to improve safety around my shop so I can keep those fingers for fishing. I used to to make close to $100/ hr and I do NOT make that now when I work with wood, but I am happy.
A couple of boxes have moved to the finish line. As you can see they come in various sizes depending on what is desired.
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The dog is not included!
A tiny one for Blake Wasano of the Royal Star.
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Just delivered this one today, a gift for a guy's dad.
Beautiful Mark! - I still need to get one of these.... :'(
BTW, I still haven't used your Cedar Plugs, but they look amazing sitting with my anniversary reel wood boxes ;)
Beautiful Mark, just beautiful, every one a little more than the previous.
Sid
Absolutely gorgeous work!
..........Lou
I now use box joint joinery on the case for added strength and beauty.
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The cost per box is $150 plus shipping.
Breathtaking Mark, one of these is still on my to get list. After fishing more and more headboat trips I'm finding that a box this size would save me from carrying a space-hogging bucket around!
Thanks for showing us the new products!
I added a small decal as to ward of any folks who may want to walk off with my box on the headboats...it does happen, I still need to keep a firm eye on this though...again exquisite work Marc.
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Gorgeous box Dan, Marc does some great work. Enjoy it!