Tackle box plans

Started by juicebruiser, December 28, 2018, 01:42:31 AM

Previous topic - Next topic

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

juicebruiser

Not reel related but thought someone could direct me to a site with plans for a wooden tackle box.

alantani

send me an email at alantani@yahoo.com for questions!

foakes

There are as many types of possible tackle boxes as there are fishermen.

If I was building a tackle box — first thing would be to determine exactly what I wanted to keep inside — with just a little room for expansion.  Fresh, salt, boat, shore, ice, etc..

Plus flexibility would also be good to be able to store hooks, swivels, lead, etc. — in small plastic covered containers such as film or prescription containers and lids.  Also, the ability to keep lures with hooks separated but easy to use.

Lots of information and possibilities on the internet, YouTube, etc..

Here is a clever little box that is just a basic design — however, it shows some common sense techniques that incorporate a few basic power tools, some hand tools, simplicity, and durability.

The ideas can be modified — but I just thought the techniques and presentation were excellent.



Mark Mayo, on our site — is a Master Woodworker that creates designs and boxes that will outlast the purchaser.

Best,

Fred
The Official, Un-Authorized Service and Restoration Center for quality vintage spinning reels.

D-A-M Quick, Penn, Mitchell, and ABU/Zebco Cardinals

--------

The first rule of fishing is to fish where the fish are. The second rule of fishing is to never forget the first rule.

"Enjoy the little things in Life — For someday, you may look back — and realize that they were the big things"
                                                     Fred O.

Ron Jones

Anything that John Heinz does is cool! Excet his C clamps, Mattias Wandel's are better (I spend a little time on YouTube.)
The Man
Ronald Jones
To those who have gone to sea and returned and to those who have gone to sea and will never return
"

Alto Mare

Nice design, but very light duty.
I'm wondering how he was able to nail the 1/4" panel from the side, I would have a hard time, but I only been doing this for 44 years :-\.

Still, a very nice simple and functional design.

Sal
Forget about all the reasons why something may not work. You only need to find one good reason why it will.

foakes

Quote from: Alto Mare on December 28, 2018, 11:15:24 PM
Nice design, but very light duty.
I'm wondering how he was able to nail the 1/4" panel from the side, I would have a hard time, but I only been doing this for 44 years :-\.

Still, a very nice simple and functional design.

Sal

Right Sal, it is light duty, and not good for a tackle box, IMO.

I would have figured out first if this was a fresh, salt, boat box, surf box — then design accordingly using hardwood — or at least Marine Ply with no voids and a smooth surface — and although box or finger joints are very good, if using hardwood, I would use a blind dovetail.  If high quality plywood — it would need to be at least 1/2" — and the finger joints would be at 1/2" intervals.

As to the top and bottom panels — I believe he is probably using a 23 gauge pin nailer that is shooting 1" SS pins slightly below the surface.  These are a great invention for trim, and other jobs.  I have a Hitachi 23 gauge pin nailer that shoots up to 1" SS pins.  What a great tool!  I do not think they were around 44 years ago.   ;) ;) ;)

I would also install eight SS corners along with SS hardware.

This is just a simple example of a simple process to build any type of box — not necessarily a tackle specific box.

It shows that it doesn't need to be complicated — if design follows function and thought.

Best,

Fred

The Official, Un-Authorized Service and Restoration Center for quality vintage spinning reels.

D-A-M Quick, Penn, Mitchell, and ABU/Zebco Cardinals

--------

The first rule of fishing is to fish where the fish are. The second rule of fishing is to never forget the first rule.

"Enjoy the little things in Life — For someday, you may look back — and realize that they were the big things"
                                                     Fred O.

Benni3

Quote from: Alto Mare on December 28, 2018, 11:15:24 PM
Nice design, but very light duty.
I'm wondering how he was able to nail the 1/4" panel from the side, I would have a hard time, but I only been doing this for 44 years :-\.

Still, a very nice simple and functional design.

Sal
44yrs,,,,, ;) you got 56yrs more to go,,,, ;D

Reel 224

The answer is. Mark Mayo! ;) :D

Joe
"I don't know the key to success,but the key to failure is trying to please everyone."

Ron Jones

That box was used for camera equipment, that he uses in his shop. Definitely not strong enough for tackle.

I'm designing what I call a "Panga Box" for Cedros. It will hold 2 3600 boxes and a little terminal tackle. Overall size will be way less than 2 3700 boxes. To get around the weight/ durability problem I will use hardwood framed panels of 1/4" marine ply. The frames will be enough for joinery and the panel will save considerable weight. I will use through dovetails as they are stronger than blinds and the lid will use hidden marine hinges. Silicone bronze if I can find the size I want. I will use as little metal as possible because it always turns into an issue regardless of the alloy. The best thing to do with wood and water is an oil finish that you keep up with, unless it will sit in water for extended periods of time. I probably won't keep up with an oil finish and so I will paint it with marine epoxy paint (it is very nice living next to Port Townsend.)

These are just my ideas on how a box should be built, there are a bazillion ways to skin this cat and they all have strengths and weaknesses.

Ron
Ronald Jones
To those who have gone to sea and returned and to those who have gone to sea and will never return
"

Alto Mare

Quote from: foakes on December 29, 2018, 12:04:46 AM
Quote from: Alto Mare on December 28, 2018, 11:15:24 PM
Nice design, but very light duty.
I'm wondering how he was able to nail the 1/4" panel from the side, I would have a hard time, but I only been doing this for 44 years :-\.

Still, a very nice simple and functional design.

Sal

Right Sal, it is light duty, and not good for a tackle box, IMO.

I would have figured out first if this was a fresh, salt, boat box, surf box — then design accordingly using hardwood — or at least Marine Ply with no voids and a smooth surface — and although box or finger joints are very good, if using hardwood, I would use a blind dovetail.  If high quality plywood — it would need to be at least 1/2" — and the finger joints would be at 1/2" intervals.

As to the top and bottom panels — I believe he is probably using a 23 gauge pin nailer that is shooting 1" SS pins slightly below the surface.  These are a great invention for trim, and other jobs.  I have a Hitachi 23 gauge pin nailer that shoots up to 1" SS pins.  What a great tool!  I do not think they were around 44 years ago.   ;) ;) ;)

I would also install eight SS corners along with SS hardware.

This is just a simple example of a simple process to build any type of box — not necessarily a tackle specific box.

It shows that it doesn't need to be complicated — if design follows function and thought.

Best,

Fred


Fred, I think he did a great job on the design and not taking anything anything away from him.
He built what he needed for himself and looks like it worked for him.
At times overkill is just as bad when building things.
I believe the first air gun was introduced right around when you were born🙂, 1950.
I remember buying my first set from Sears, it was Craftsmen and lasted for about 25 years, today they last a couple of years.
I know I went through 4 sets with compressor to date
Their brad nailer was very nice to use, the tip was really tapered, allowing me to shoot the brad in the grove on colonial door and window trim. I have not found one the same yet.
Quote from: Benni3 on December 29, 2018, 01:14:50 AM
Quote from: Alto Mare on December 28, 2018, 11:15:24 PM
Nice design, but very light duty.
I'm wondering how he was able to nail the 1/4" panel from the side, I would have a hard time, but I only been doing this for 44 years :-\.

Still, a very nice simple and functional design.

Sal
44yrs,,,,, ;) you got 56yrs more to go,,,, ;D

Benni, a couple of years and that's going to be it, my body is done, but let's hope it is still good for fishing 😉
Forget about all the reasons why something may not work. You only need to find one good reason why it will.

Benni3

Quote from: Alto Mare on December 29, 2018, 02:49:55 AM
Quote from: foakes on December 29, 2018, 12:04:46 AM
Quote from: Alto Mare on December 28, 2018, 11:15:24 PM
Nice design, but very light duty.
I'm wondering how he was able to nail the 1/4" panel from the side, I would have a hard time, but I only been doing this for 44 years :-\.

Still, a very nice simple and functional design.

Sal

Right Sal, it is light duty, and not good for a tackle box, IMO.

I would have figured out first if this was a fresh, salt, boat box, surf box — then design accordingly using hardwood — or at least Marine Ply with no voids and a smooth surface — and although box or finger joints are very good, if using hardwood, I would use a blind dovetail.  If high quality plywood — it would need to be at least 1/2" — and the finger joints would be at 1/2" intervals.

As to the top and bottom panels — I believe he is probably using a 23 gauge pin nailer that is shooting 1" SS pins slightly below the surface.  These are a great invention for trim, and other jobs.  I have a Hitachi 23 gauge pin nailer that shoots up to 1" SS pins.  What a great tool!  I do not think they were around 44 years ago.   ;) ;) ;)

I would also install eight SS corners along with SS hardware.

This is just a simple example of a simple process to build any type of box — not necessarily a tackle specific box.

It shows that it doesn't need to be complicated — if design follows function and thought.

Best,

Fred


Fred, I think he did a great job on the design and not taking anything anything away from him.
He built what he needed for himself and looks like it worked for him.
At times overkill is just as bad when building things.
I believe the first air gun was introduced right around when you were born🙂, 1950.
I remember buying my first set from Sears, it was Craftsmen and lasted for about 25 years, today they last a couple of years.
I know I went through 4 sets with compressor to date
Their brad nailer was very nice to use, the tip was really tapered, allowing me to shoot the brad in the grove on colonial door and window trim. I have not found one the same yet.
Quote from: Benni3 on December 29, 2018, 01:14:50 AM
Quote from: Alto Mare on December 28, 2018, 11:15:24 PM
Nice design, but very light duty.
I'm wondering how he was able to nail the 1/4" panel from the side, I would have a hard time, but I only been doing this for 44 years :-\.

Still, a very nice simple and functional design.

Sal
44yrs,,,,, ;) you got 56yrs more to go,,,, ;D

Benni, a couple of years and that's going to be it, my body is done, but let's hope it is still good for fishing 😉

haha,,,, this belt work I'm doing,,,,,it's a young man's job,,,I can't do it for to long and paint and body work,,,the chemicals will kill you,,,it's good to take a break,,,just fish as much as you can,,,my friend :D

Swami805

You could mock up something with card board and try some different designs.
Do what you can with that you have where you are

Bill B

A box I saw years ago was approx 12" long, 10" deep and 12" tall.  The lid opened to reveal vertical panels running the length with notches to hold irons vertically.  The front open down to allow access to the area below th irons from lead and hook storage.  With a handle on top, a latch on the front for the lid and another for the front panel, and D rings on each side for a shoulder strap.  Haven't seen one since, but it was very functional for a deep sea rock cod trip.  Mark Mayo's designs come about as close as I have ever found.  Hope this helps with your design.....Bill
It may not be very productive,
but it's sure going to be interesting!

juicebruiser

Thanks everyone for the input. Mark Mayo's boxes are sure fine Quality.

I am thinking of a box that will store 4 3700 plano boxes which slid in from the front like Marks.
However I do not have the tools and expertise to do what he does with dove tailing and routering.

So Ill keep playing around with the cardboard as was suggested.


oc1

The trouble with wood boxes is the weight.  Steel tool boxes were lighter than the wood boxes they replaced.  The more refined your woodworking skills, the lighter a wood box can be while maintaining strength.  Not a big deal on boat and you are not having to lug it around much.  These days, Plano boxes in fabric bags seem to be the thing.
-steve