Author Topic: Been Building.. (Read 1740 times)

walleyes · « **on:** Dec 29, 2015, 05:49 PM »

Have extra time on my hands this season so I have been keeping myself occupied in my shop.

My pop up ice tent had only a rope on it which makes it tough to pull in long distances on the rough trails behind the quad so I built a draw bar hitch for it. Ran a 1" angle iron the full width of the sled and bolted it through the outer lip. Hitch is on hinges on both ends so its fully flexible for those long rough trails.

I have a large calf sled for the trips when you take lots of stuff in or for the overnight long hauls but most times I like to run and gun and stay on the hunt for the fish much like summer fishing so for this one has to be mobile. I built a custom ice fishing quad box that packs all my equipment plus any extra clothing I may need. Its a bit large but it won't stay on for hunting just for the ice season. The box is made out of 3/8 Fur ( I like working in Fur its a durable wood) Its all glued and stapled,, its built to last. Box has a double flip lid with built in rod storage. Also built some rod holders for the quad one on each side.

adkRoy · « **Reply #1 on:** Dec 29, 2015, 05:51 PM »

Wow. That's awesome. That wooden box is really impressive. What thickness of plywood did you use to make it?

Clear_Ice · « **Reply #2 on:** Dec 29, 2015, 06:01 PM »

That is fantastic! The part that I really like is the rod storage built into the lid. Fantastic job!

walleyes · « **Reply #3 on:** Dec 29, 2015, 06:07 PM »

Quote from: adkRoy on Dec 29, 2015, 05:51 PM

Wow. That's awesome. That wooden box is really impressive. What thickness of plywood did you use to make it?

Thx..

I built it out of 3/8 Fur. I like Fur as it's a hard wood compared to spruce. If one used spruce I would suggest going 1/2 but that would add to the weight. 3/8 spruce wood work but would not be as durable. As you can see in one of the pics all the edges length ways and uprights are gueseted full lengths and glued and stapled from both edges.

Big Ice Hole · « **Reply #4 on:** Dec 29, 2015, 06:17 PM »

Nice rig. I made something similar. My box is a little smaller and I have an auger mount on the front.

walleyes · « **Reply #5 on:** Dec 29, 2015, 06:30 PM »

Quote from: Big Ice Hole on Dec 29, 2015, 06:17 PM

Nice rig. I made something similar. My box is a little smaller and I have an auger mount on the front.

Cool,, would like to see some pics of it.

We run gas power augers up here and I usually run my 8" at that. couple that with some of the long rough back woods trails we head down having that big auger banging a guy in the back would suck lol. If I don't take the tent or a sled along I just lay the auger across the front rack and throw the winch line over it and give it a suck down.

Raquettedacker · « **Reply #6 on:** Dec 29, 2015, 06:35 PM »

Great job on the hitch and the storage box...

SeisMec · « **Reply #7 on:** Dec 29, 2015, 07:02 PM »

Looks nice!

trundog · « **Reply #8 on:** Dec 29, 2015, 07:06 PM »

That is a nice build.

hardwater diehard · « **Reply #9 on:** Dec 29, 2015, 07:12 PM »

Very nice and clean

fishinagain · « **Reply #10 on:** Dec 29, 2015, 09:10 PM »

Swwweeeeettt! Nice work, and great idea you gave me!

kasilofchrisn · « **Reply #11 on:** Dec 29, 2015, 09:26 PM »

Looks good.
I like to add a spring to all my hitches.
Really helps keep the hitch anchor points from getting destroyed.
Especially if loaded heavy or on rough terrain.

Chris338378 · « **Reply #12 on:** Dec 29, 2015, 09:51 PM »

I like your box set up, everything has it's own place so it's easy to know if you're forgetting something if you're in a hurry.

rgfixit · « **Reply #13 on:** Dec 30, 2015, 03:01 AM »

Well planned and executed. Nice work!

Rg

ICE WANDERER · « **Reply #14 on:** Dec 30, 2015, 05:05 AM »

That's a really nice box you built, it looks like you have everything you need packed in to one place.

IW

Whopper Stopper · « **Reply #15 on:** Dec 30, 2015, 05:17 AM »

Very nice

WS

icebucketjohn · « **Reply #16 on:** Dec 30, 2015, 05:24 AM »

EXCELLENT

Big Ice Hole · « **Reply #17 on:** Dec 30, 2015, 03:49 PM »

Quote from: walleyes on Dec 29, 2015, 06:30 PM

Cool,, would like to see some pics of it.

We run gas power augers up here and I usually run my 8" at that. couple that with some of the long rough back woods trails we head down having that big auger banging a guy in the back would suck lol. If I don't take the tent or a sled along I just lay the auger across the front rack and throw the winch line over it and give it a suck down.

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Haven't figured the picture thing out yet. But I should figure it out with all this non fishing time I have.

nocod · « **Reply #18 on:** Dec 30, 2015, 03:51 PM »

sweet box

,now tell me more about the rod holders?they look like they fold down,very cool.

yotyfox · « **Reply #19 on:** Dec 30, 2015, 04:41 PM »

Nice looking setup

walleyes · « **Reply #20 on:** Dec 30, 2015, 05:49 PM »

Quote from: nocod on Dec 30, 2015, 03:51 PM

sweet box ,now tell me more about the rod holders?they look like they fold down,very cool.

No they don't fold away. I built them to sit back from the fenders so they don't hook brush when traveling down the right trails we sometimes travel on.

Took everything out for a test run today. Did some running and gunning for Walleye. Not much luck,, a few hits but no stickers. Will give them a good go over the next couple days. Everyting worked just like planned lol..

bigbear32 · « **Reply #21 on:** Dec 30, 2015, 07:49 PM »

Great build on the box, how did you mount it to your rack!

walleyes · « **Reply #22 on:** Dec 30, 2015, 09:02 PM »

Used 2 U bolts ran under a cross bar on the rack then though the bottom of the box.

walleyes · « **Reply #23 on:** Jan 02, 2016, 07:16 PM »

Project ice machine is finished.

Added a front rack for the auger today this way I am all equipped in one machine if I want.

Next year,, a track system (hopefully)

IceGunner · « **Reply #24 on:** Jan 02, 2016, 08:28 PM »

I like it. ALOT! Good job

RIVERRAT2 · « **Reply #25 on:** Jan 03, 2016, 07:39 AM »

ONE real great rig,a lot of work HAD to go into it.hope you get lots
of fish,and some great photos thanks for sharing

RAT

P Meyette · « **Reply #26 on:** Jan 03, 2016, 07:44 AM »

very nice builds

river_scum · « **Reply #27 on:** Jan 03, 2016, 08:27 AM »

outstanding!

Rugburn · « **Reply #28 on:** Jan 03, 2016, 10:17 AM »

Nice build for sure! And I have to add, nice work shop too!

walleyes · « **Reply #29 on:** Jan 03, 2016, 11:39 AM »

Quote from: Rugburn on Jan 03, 2016, 10:17 AM

Nice build for sure! And I have to add, nice work shop too!

Thx Gentlemen..

Yah it is a nice shop I pretty much live in there when not away at work. It's a life long dream come true. It's a 40x 50 with 16' walls all equipped with pretty much all a guy needs for most any build. Still want to add a 220 volt air compressor and a small lathe/mill is in the works as well.

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