Transport Box

[redboat219]

Anyone got any good design for a transport box?

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

Anyone got any good design for a transport box?

Oh, for Christ's sake! ... It's a BOX!!!

You can make a box, right? If not, you're in the wrong game.

Chop up some 1/4" thick exterior grade plywood into suitable sizes, cut up some 1"X1" square spar (molding its sometimes called) for interior edge lining. Add glue and finishing nails and you're done. The cheery on top is a handle.

Duh!

[redboat219]

There's got to be a easier lid locking technique than using screws. Also, What are the side holes for?

[pjdog]

Sub box

I've been wondering also about transportation of the subs. Been struggling with the sub build so hard I haven't got that far yet. A picture is worth a 1000 words. I would assume that the holes are for the sub to dry out. They will be wet on the way home.

jack

[Kazzer]

There's got to be a easier lid locking technique than using screws. Also, What are the side holes for?

Hmm! Yes, I hate those darned screws, a long slow job if you don't have an electric driver handy. However, it makes it more secure and difficult for unwanted guests to tinker with. I thought about Velcro straps but at the end of the day, I couldn't be bothered.
My boxes always come 'ready made' so I am fortunate. (Its a case of who you know, when it comes to box manufacture!)

Side holes are for keeping the boat aired out.

I wish my box troll would consider reversing the box, so the lid was on the bottom, so to speak. The foam inserts would be glued to this and then it would double as a display stand, and make it easier to access the boat. The 'Box' would become a cover and a lid. Maybe those turn-buckle thingies that hold together particle board furniture could secure the lid/cover to the stand? Don't ask me to make one, my saw's broken!

[pjdog]

sub box

I wish your box troll would consider making me a sub box. For monetary gain of course.

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

I wish your box troll would consider making me a sub box. For monetary gain of course.

I could build you a box you should be able to bang together youself, or I can work on these torpedoes and launchers.

Hmmm.... what to do, what to do ....

David,

[Kazzer]

I could build you a box you should be able to bang together youself, or I can work on these torpedoes and launchers.

Hmmm.... what to do, what to do ....

David,

If I hear your saw cutting wood, well, it's ragged toenail treatment for you pal!

[redboat219]

I hate those darned screws, a long slow job if you don't have an electric driver handy. However, it makes it more secure and difficult for unwanted guests to tinker with.

Ever heard of a lock and key?

Side holes are for keeping the boat aired out.

What prevents unwanted guest from sticking in their fingers through those holes?

I wish my box troll would consider reversing the box, so the lid was on the bottom, so to speak. The foam inserts would be glued to this and then it would double as a display stand, and make it easier to access the boat. The 'Box' would become a cover and a lid.

That would be better, specially for guys with big hands like me who would have a hard time getting the sub out of a cramped box.

[pjdog]

torpedoes and launchers

Please, torpedoes and launchers. Even more important, type VII fittings kit (please). I'll do my own box. Not as pretty but functional.

Jack

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

Make it simple, make strong, make it work!


MAKE IT YOURSELF!

David,

[pjdog]

wood

Got it. I'm off to Home Depot to get supply's.

Jack

[SteveJ]

Well since I dont have the tools or a shop I will need to have one done for my seaview. Wonder if I could get one in "kit" form?

Steve

[Subculture]

Most wood yards will cut the timber for you to the correct sizes, if you specify the dimensions, and the cost is usually very reasonable. then you just need to glue and nail/screw it together. You don't need many tools to build a box.

[Kazzer]

If cutting wood is a problem, consider using Triwall or double corrugated cardboard. You can cut that with a utility knife. If you have a large piece of board, you can simply score the board and then bend it to fold up the sides etc. Tape the joints and board edges with some fiberglass drywall tape (the stuff that is sticky) and then either paint it with a good marine paint or better still epoxy paint. Give it a couple of coats.

To make a lid, just cut a piece of board to the outside size of the box, and another to fit inside, then glue them together.

Boxes made like this are very strong and lightweight.

Wrap some Velcro around the outside of the box to secure the lid.