The Ultimate Milkcrate

Gunsmoke

Below are some pictures from my newly fabricated "Ultimate Milkcrate." It measures 21" x 24" x 12" without handles. 21" x 29 1/2" x 12" with handles. It weights in at 206 pounds. If anyone is interested, I can post pictures of it during the fabrication process.

It is designed to hold 7 rods. The back side with 3 rod holders will hold up to 50W's. The front side with 4 rod holders will hold up to 30's. I designed it to take on long range tuna trips. I figure I need one 50W, one 30W, two jigging outfits, two large spinning outfits, and one bait rod.

Stainless steel eye hooks are behind the rod holders to secure the rods with bungee cords. Stainless steel screws were used throughout the fabrication. It should not move or shift no matter what size seas it will encounter. The rubber feet are solid 1 3/4" thick rubber. Handles will support 500 pounds each. Lee 90 degree medium size rod holders were selected because they are the most proven holder on the market. It is completely fiberglassed and coated with five coats of white epoxy paint.

The core of the crate is constructed with a buildup of 1 1/2" of 12 ply plywood. The plywood core was filled with concrete to gain some weight. I will need someone to help me lift this beast onto the boat. It's one very well constructed heavy milkcrate that will not have to be tied down to the deck. It should not shift or move what so ever.

Gunsmoke · 08-27-2006, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by jt2hunt

how much in materials and time??

1 sheet plywood ................ 41.00
Type III glue...................... 6.00
Concrete (2-80lb bags)....... 8.00
Fiberglass resin (2-gal)....... 92.00
Sandpaper (disks & belts)... 18.00
PVC pipe (could be reused) 9.00
Lee Rod Holders (54x7)...... 378.00
Rubber (feet).................... 22.00
Rubber (gaskets).............. 12.00
Stainless screws, eye hooks 88.00
Stainless handles (2x22).... 44.00
White Epoxy paint 1-gal ..... 65.00

Total materials...................783.00

Labor (about 30 hours)

jig · 09-25-2006, 12:31 PM

Okay, thats absurd!!! :-) But I can't help but think about it. You seem to have it sealed up pretty good, so why not have a fill hole and use water instead of concrete. Carry it empty on the boat, fill with water for the trip, then drain to carry off the boat. Just like the portable basket ball goals.

I can't believe my first post on 360 is about a $800, 200# milk crate. :-)

Ragman · 09-25-2006, 01:25 PM

Hey jig!

Welcome to the site!

Believe the unbelievable here, especially with gunsmoke and mrbill!!! LMAO!

Gunsmoke · 09-26-2006, 06:38 AM

Jig,
Water is 6 times lighter than concrete. I wanted it heavy. I almost made it out of a solid block of Granite but it would have topped out over 500 pounds. The diamond core hole saw for the granite was going to run 600 bucks.

fishead · 10-12-2006, 09:26 PM

WOW That's hard core. I'd be worried about it slidding on fish slime and hurting me or someone else. Or worse yet your buddy gettin' pizzed at you and not helping load it (maybe a wheel kit and trailer hitch)????

Gunsmoke · 10-13-2006, 06:08 PM

This device is for manly men only. No whimps allowed to touch it. If you can't load it, then you should consider another sport than offshore fishing.

Snagged · 10-13-2006, 08:07 PM

Gunsmoke,
I want to see you carry that up and down the steps on the BigE by yourself.

Remember NO extra tackle on the main deck.

Gunsmoke · 10-13-2006, 10:12 PM

Fancy as that boat is I thought it had an escalator to the top deck. I guess its not ADA ready. Therefore, I'd just tell myself I wasn't a whimp. Then I'd whip that heavy mother to the top of my head and run up the stairs. When I got to the top, I'd press it over my head ten times.

Then I'd go to my bunk, a take a bunch of pain killers and sleep for 52 hours.

jt2hunt · 10-14-2006, 09:52 AM

so, have you taken this on the big e, yet? i had a ***** of a time getting those big coolers to the top deck. Kept yellin' at my wife to pull and finally had to get out of the chair to help. She made it halfway!!!!

Snagged · 10-14-2006, 06:29 PM

LMAO! The difference between you and me is I wouldn't even talk about moving it without C-4.

09-25-2006, 12:31 PM	#22 (permalink)
jig Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 181	Okay, thats absurd!!! :-) But I can't help but think about it. You seem to have it sealed up pretty good, so why not have a fill hole and use water instead of concrete. Carry it empty on the boat, fill with water for the trip, then drain to carry off the boat. Just like the portable basket ball goals. I can't believe my first post on 360 is about a $800, 200# milk crate. :-) Last edited by jig : 09-25-2006 at 12:34 PM.

09-25-2006, 01:25 PM	#23 (permalink)
Ragman Moderator Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 924	Hey jig! Welcome to the site! Believe the unbelievable here, especially with gunsmoke and mrbill!!! LMAO! __________________ Tom www.oceantackle.net *Go Hard or Go Home!*

10-13-2006, 08:07 PM	#27 (permalink)
Snagged Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 872	Gunsmoke, I want to see you carry that up and down the steps on the BigE by yourself. Remember NO extra tackle on the main deck. __________________ Uh oh, Snagged again!

10-14-2006, 06:29 PM	#30 (permalink)
Snagged Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 872	LMAO! The difference between you and me is I wouldn't even talk about moving it without C-4. __________________ Uh oh, Snagged again!

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09-26-2006, 06:38 AM	#24 (permalink)
Gunsmoke Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 516	Jig, Water is 6 times lighter than concrete. I wanted it heavy. I almost made it out of a solid block of Granite but it would have topped out over 500 pounds. The diamond core hole saw for the granite was going to run 600 bucks.

10-12-2006, 09:26 PM	#25 (permalink)
fishead Junior member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 2	WOW That's hard core. I'd be worried about it slidding on fish slime and hurting me or someone else. Or worse yet your buddy gettin' pizzed at you and not helping load it (maybe a wheel kit and trailer hitch)????

10-13-2006, 06:08 PM	#26 (permalink)
Gunsmoke Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 516	This device is for manly men only. No whimps allowed to touch it. If you can't load it, then you should consider another sport than offshore fishing.

10-13-2006, 10:12 PM	#28 (permalink)
Gunsmoke Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 516	Fancy as that boat is I thought it had an escalator to the top deck. I guess its not ADA ready. Therefore, I'd just tell myself I wasn't a whimp. Then I'd whip that heavy mother to the top of my head and run up the stairs. When I got to the top, I'd press it over my head ten times. Then I'd go to my bunk, a take a bunch of pain killers and sleep for 52 hours.

10-14-2006, 09:52 AM	#29 (permalink)
jt2hunt Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 207	so, have you taken this on the big e, yet? i had a ***** of a time getting those big coolers to the top deck. Kept yellin' at my wife to pull and finally had to get out of the chair to help. She made it halfway!!!!

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