Author Topic: MY FAVORITE LANTERN BOX (Read 18594 times)

michianafisherman · « **Reply #30 on:** Dec 21, 2010, 11:26 AM »

Quote from: JaRoHe on Dec 21, 2010, 11:02 AM

Ever heard of one of these going up in flames??? Just curious whether the heat from the lantern would set the wood on fire???

I suppose proper venting of the lantern compartment is essential!!!

I have never seen one go up in flames even when the lantern malfunctioned. I am sure someone has done it though. Most have a skin of aluminum to keep them safe.

graybeard1 · « **Reply #31 on:** Dec 21, 2010, 09:39 PM »

Very interesting pics. I have never seen or heard of a lantern box until I read this post. I may end up making one on one of these cold winter nites. It would sure be a conversation piece around here.

michianafisherman · « **Reply #32 on:** Dec 22, 2010, 04:54 AM »

I fished last weekend and there were twenty or more guys fishing a couple channels. Every one of them had a home made lantern box. It was so cool to see all of the different ideas being pulled past me as I was fishing from my own.

Waynesburgjay · « **Reply #33 on:** Dec 22, 2010, 03:13 PM »

That's a nice collection of boxes, I just got 1 and it's made by shappell I thing

kb · « **Reply #34 on:** Dec 22, 2010, 06:31 PM »

Quote from: Waynesburgjay on Dec 22, 2010, 03:13 PM

That's a nice collection of boxes, I just got 1 and it's made by shappell I thing

Any pictures?

Waynesburgjay · « **Reply #35 on:** Dec 24, 2010, 05:17 AM »

Quote from: kb on Dec 22, 2010, 06:31 PM

Any pictures?

I'll try and get a pic when I dig my stuff out this weekend.

skulldugary · « **Reply #36 on:** Dec 24, 2010, 07:27 AM »

I guess there is no need to make another one,Michiana has so many I'll just use one of his at the next outting we are at...

michianafisherman · « **Reply #37 on:** Dec 24, 2010, 10:15 AM »

I will set you up. I hqve enough lanterns for each one just tell me which one to bring.

Waynesburgjay · « **Reply #38 on:** Dec 24, 2010, 11:29 AM »

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mille705 · « **Reply #41 on:** Jan 05, 2011, 05:58 PM »

Michianafisherman,
Was wondering if you would post a couple of measurements for me. I have seen a couple of these boxes used and would like to make one myself. Thanks.

michianafisherman · « **Reply #42 on:** Jan 06, 2011, 05:05 AM »

I have several sizes so tell me which box and I will get them to you. I have st on all of them one time or another and the most comfortable one for my size is this one.

mille705 · « **Reply #43 on:** Jan 06, 2011, 08:50 PM »

Well would like the dimensions if the red one and then the second one you talked about (looks like the biggest one you have). Thanks I really appreciate the info.

michianafisherman · « **Reply #44 on:** Jan 07, 2011, 05:02 AM »

I will try to measure them up this weekend. I have to work and plan on doing some fishing so I have to make time to jot down the measurements. Just too make sure, pick from left to right.

mille705 · « **Reply #45 on:** Jan 10, 2011, 06:54 PM »

The red one and the one just to the left. Thanks

kb · « **Reply #46 on:** Dec 30, 2013, 05:52 PM »

Did you ever get a chance to measure any of them out? Id be really interested in making one. Also if you could weigh it that would be great.

Thank you,

kb

tomturkey · « **Reply #47 on:** Dec 30, 2013, 07:56 PM »

I still use the first lantern box occasionally that I made up 50+ years ago.

It was a real easy build. I just used a 28 cent 16 oz glass bottle Pepsi case. It held 24 bottles and was taller than the bottles. Turned on end it was just the right height to sit on and hold my Coleman lantern. `A piece of 1/4 inch plywood and hinges scrounged at the lumber yard made the door with a screen door spring to hold it shut finished the box. A piece of rope as a carry strap finished it.

I sometimes wonder what that Pepsi box would be worth to a collector if I had not messed with it. Back then a case of empty pop bottles was worth a dollar 3 cents per bottle (72 cents) plus 28 cents for the case. So that is where the 28 cent cost comes from.

geekinsyde · « **Reply #48 on:** Dec 31, 2013, 08:12 AM »

Awesome idea! Hmm......

Allen1203 · « **Reply #49 on:** Dec 31, 2013, 11:16 AM »

Here's mine! Made out of aluminum. 10"x24" weighs 10lbs.

3300 · « **Reply #50 on:** Jan 02, 2014, 11:05 AM »

i don't use one, but i know some one asked you to take pics and you did, so thanks for helping him and thanks for sharing!

Allen1203 · « **Reply #51 on:** Jan 02, 2014, 03:51 PM »

No worries, I am not the type to hold any info. I will share anything I know and/or can help with.

kb · « **Reply #52 on:** Jan 02, 2014, 04:12 PM »

Like I said on the other thread, that is one cool box. Thanks for showing it off.

hounds · « **Reply #53 on:** Jan 06, 2014, 08:58 PM »

I love this one

Mrwiggler · « **Reply #54 on:** Jan 07, 2014, 03:50 PM »

I was introduced to ice-fishing, back in the day, with one. Built a couple different ones,also, but actually, i don't miss having to carry one, any distance, when you have snow , like we have now. I'll take the 5 gal bucket.

hounds · « **Reply #55 on:** Jan 07, 2014, 04:52 PM »

Mine is on Stainless steel ski's

ASATMillerbluegill · « **Reply #56 on:** Jan 22, 2014, 11:38 AM »

Very cool!!

Clear_Ice · « **Reply #57 on:** Jan 26, 2014, 07:35 PM »

Wow! I wanna build one now!

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