Author Topic: The Power Bucket! (Read 6352 times)

mud_n_fun · « **on:** Nov 24, 2008, 04:14 PM »

Well guys! Here is my latest creation. The power budket. It holds my Lowrance LCX 28C HD, My TV, has four rod holders, a cup holder, a 12V outlet under the cup holder, a jig box holder, A chunk of foam to put jigs on and 2 studs on the back to either hook other electronics to or as I intend to charge the battery.

Here also is a stand I made for my dynaglo. I added a 10' hose so the cylinder no longer has to be in the shanty.

icefisher-45 · « **Reply #1 on:** Nov 24, 2008, 04:16 PM »

Cool

fishwiz4 · « **Reply #2 on:** Nov 24, 2008, 05:29 PM »

i like it! how big of a house do you use? that thing must put out alot of BTU's!!

mud_n_fun · « **Reply #3 on:** Nov 24, 2008, 05:33 PM »

Quote from: fishwiz4 on Nov 24, 2008, 05:29 PM

i like it! how big of a house do you use? that thing must put out alot of BTU's!!

I can light each one individually. So if I only need one on low that's all I use. An when the kid are ansy and the doors are constantly open I use both. Each head also rotates. I'm not sure on the BTU's but I use it in my one car garage to take the chill off.

mud_n_fun · « **Reply #4 on:** Nov 24, 2008, 05:34 PM »

Sorry I use it in a shappell dx4000.

FidelCasserole · « **Reply #5 on:** Nov 25, 2008, 06:01 PM »

Nice, I like it. Do your batteries sit in the bottom of the bucket?

I have been having problems with the bracket for my aquavu breaking and was trying to think of a new holder for it. I think you just created what I want and need to do. Care to give any fine details on the bucket?

Great idea, thanks for sharing!

tsmith17 · « **Reply #6 on:** Nov 25, 2008, 06:04 PM »

That is a sweet bucket.

mud_n_fun · « **Reply #7 on:** Nov 25, 2008, 06:06 PM »

I have a garden tractor battery in the bottom of the bucket. The camera just sits on top of the fish finder so I can remove it if I am not going to use it. I used some foam blocks to hold things in place inside the bucket.

FidelCasserole · « **Reply #8 on:** Nov 25, 2008, 11:08 PM »

Is the camera cable just laying in there on top of the battery then? If so, did you just leave some space behind the camera to put the cable down in there?

Is the fish finder mounted to the bucket, laying on the battery or held in place by the foam? 5, 6 or 7 gallon bucket?

Thanks in advance for the help!

mud_n_fun · « **Reply #9 on:** Nov 26, 2008, 06:33 AM »

The fish finder is mounted to a peice of foam in front of the battery. I used 16 penny nails put in on different angles to pin it down. The Camera it self has cable storage built into it's handle but I could have mounted a couple bolts spaced apart on the side of the bucket to wrap the cord around. I think the bucket size is 6gal. A 5gal just wasn't tall enough for my equipment. I will get you some more detailed pics latter this afternoon.

flyman1002 · « **Reply #10 on:** Nov 26, 2008, 06:37 AM »

Great job on the bucket that thing is sweet.

cporter · « **Reply #11 on:** Nov 26, 2008, 02:45 PM »

Nice bucket, but where is the beer cooler?

Neversink Jimmy · « **Reply #12 on:** Nov 26, 2008, 02:55 PM »

Sweet bucket...

mud_n_fun · « **Reply #13 on:** Nov 26, 2008, 04:47 PM »

Quote from: cporter on Nov 26, 2008, 02:45 PM

Nice bucket, but where is the beer cooler?

Right beside the bucket when it's on the lake. I call it lake ice

Sorry had to.
A guy at work asked me once if I was going to put a refrigerator in my shanty. A couple of people looked at him and then he realized "ice fishing".

Trooper Bri · « **Reply #14 on:** Nov 26, 2008, 08:09 PM »

That is slick as can be mud. Nice work!!

Not sure what is more amazing. The amount of stuff you have on a bucket, or the fact you have it organized where i can see room on the bucket for more stuff.

littlesturgeonguy · « **Reply #15 on:** Nov 26, 2008, 08:17 PM »

now if you get a pantent on that power bucket you can retire and fish as much as you like before someone else decides to steal your idea and get rich off it.

mud_n_fun · « **Reply #16 on:** Nov 26, 2008, 08:21 PM »

Quote from: Trooper Bri on Nov 26, 2008, 08:09 PM

That is slick as can be mud. Nice work!!

Not sure what is more amazing. The amount of stuff you have on a bucket, or the fact you have it organized where i can see room on the bucket for more stuff.

I am currently looking for an arm, kinda like flexible conduit, to put a couple of LED's on.

Trooper Bri · « **Reply #17 on:** Nov 27, 2008, 08:29 AM »

The only thing that comes to mind mud, is that plastic jointed product they use for directing streams of coolant onto parts being machined. No idea how expensive it is, but it sure is light and durable. You can also click the pieces together to make different lengths.

I'll be danged if i can remeber what it's called.

EDIT: Loc-Line is what it's called. http://www.modularhose.com/ McMaster-Carr also sells it.

mud_n_fun · « **Reply #18 on:** Nov 27, 2008, 11:18 PM »

That's kinda what I was thinking. A little more durable than plastic though. I'm sure I'll come across something. I'm not in a rush.

icezombie · « **Reply #19 on:** Nov 27, 2008, 11:50 PM »

theres the flexible light on the vexilar website under accessories

Trooper Bri · « **Reply #20 on:** Nov 28, 2008, 04:25 PM »

I've got a few old school flexible cell phone mounts kicking around work, new in the bag. Made of that flexible metal that looks like a pay phone cord, with a square base on each end.

I think they're around 8 or 9 inches long, and complete overkill for what you need. Or maybe not, you're already overkill.

I'll send you one or two if you think it's something you could use.

mud_n_fun · « **Reply #21 on:** Nov 28, 2008, 04:34 PM »

Trooperbri I appreciate the offer I'll keep it in mind. I haven't yet even started looking for the material yet but I'll keep ya in mind.

I was at Gaunder Mountain today and saw those vex lights $29.95.

I'm sure I'll be under $10 by making my own.

rubline · « **Reply #22 on:** Nov 28, 2008, 04:43 PM »

What no wide screen tv?

capt.shay · « **Reply #23 on:** Nov 28, 2008, 08:53 PM »

Quote from: rubline on Nov 28, 2008, 04:43 PM

What no wide screen tv?

Don't be ridiculous. That would never work. Way to big

Now with a small projector hooked to your marcum camera. All
you would need to is a white sheet on the far wall of the shack.

rubline · « **Reply #24 on:** Nov 29, 2008, 05:38 PM »

I love the inginuity the ice fishing world has!

mud_n_fun · « **Reply #25 on:** Nov 29, 2008, 05:42 PM »

What I love also about the Ice Shanty community is the willingness to help each other. That's what make this the best site. And probably why I was on here all summer too

Mainedog · « **Reply #26 on:** Nov 29, 2008, 05:45 PM »

Quote from: mud_n_fun on Nov 26, 2008, 08:21 PM

I am currently looking for an arm, kinda like flexible conduit, to put a couple of LED's on.

Check out a webber Grill light.

FidelCasserole · « **Reply #27 on:** Dec 13, 2008, 01:23 AM »

Mud n Fun, please check your PM's when you get a chance.

hardwater347 · « **Reply #28 on:** Dec 13, 2008, 02:17 AM »

you have too much time on ur hands lol

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