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I asked this question a few months ago and completed a bucket that I'm real happy with! Here's a link to my thread.http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=155623.0I used PVC and my rods fit nice and snug. I used a rotozip to cut the PVC where the reel seat is. I then attached my PVC to my bucket with rivets. One side holds my rod and the other has half of a Frabill Pail Pack. (Image removed from quote.)(Image removed from quote.)(Image removed from quote.)Very nice! SmittyI used a 6 gallon bucket for the extra height (less back strain when seated on it), there is plenty of storage room inside the bucket too for a flasher, tip-ups, tackle bag etc. I put an 8 quart minnow bucket in there and then a few things on top of that usually.
Yea, think I'm going to bring my rod to the hardware store I guess to make sure I get the correct size. Too tight won't work, but too loose isn't going to be much better. Cut out the bottom of a bucket yesterday with a rotozip and it turned out great. Just trying to figure out the best way to do the rod holders so they look reasonably symetrical.
Yeah, I was worried about that too. I'll tell you one inch is tight with a small rod (my Guide Series Xtreme rod fits nice and snug). My other rods are a Jason Mitchell, St. Croix Premier, and Frabill Deadstick, they all fit snug in my other size. Could you put a string around the handle, then measure it. That'll give you your handle circumference and somewhat of an idea of what size PVC. (I'm just not sure if a 1 inch piece of PVC is 1 inch from outside to outside or if it's measured on the inside of the tube.) Sorry if you don't understand what I'm trying to say, I was sitting in a shack all afternoon and I think the propane is getting to me, hah.
What bit did you use on your rotozip? I tried using the all purpose bit and couldn't get a straight cut out of it. Not sure if it's because it's curved or what.
Na, that cool man. I got a practice peice after my first try at it. (I notice the direction of the cut definitely seemed to matter) I have a dremel parts kit that fits in the smallest bushing so I might try to see how the cutter wheels do. Should be done for this weekend