box for vc
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box for vc
Does anyone know of a good fly box for big hackled flies like the voodoo child and dahlberg divers? I can't find anything that won't crush the hackle or deer hair.
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The photos didn't come up here so I have updated this post.............
One shot shows the 2 different boxes I make. One is a VHS tape box and the other is small hard plastic box.
The other shot shows the materials I use to make the boxes. I make them using a craft foam sheet as backing for roll soffett seal. I cut the craft foam to fit the box them glue the seal (light blue foam) to the sheet foam. Then I cut the seal to shape and stick them into the box. I do not glue the foam into the box. It is held in place by its cut shape.
The cost is very minimum. The craft foam is $8 for 12 sheets. A 50' roll of soffett seal was $3.50 at Lowes. The VHS boxes are 5 for $3 at WalMart. The small plastic boxes suck and they are $2 at the container store. I am still trying to find a more suitable "pocket" box.
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One shot shows the 2 different boxes I make. One is a VHS tape box and the other is small hard plastic box.
The other shot shows the materials I use to make the boxes. I make them using a craft foam sheet as backing for roll soffett seal. I cut the craft foam to fit the box them glue the seal (light blue foam) to the sheet foam. Then I cut the seal to shape and stick them into the box. I do not glue the foam into the box. It is held in place by its cut shape.
The cost is very minimum. The craft foam is $8 for 12 sheets. A 50' roll of soffett seal was $3.50 at Lowes. The VHS boxes are 5 for $3 at WalMart. The small plastic boxes suck and they are $2 at the container store. I am still trying to find a more suitable "pocket" box.
joe
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All that I have found have dividers inside like for saving beads, etc. I need a small plastic box with an open interior. Have you seen any like that at Hobby Lobby????
If any of you see any thing like that ...let me know. I looked for boxes for computer backup tapes like DLT tapes. VHS-C would be perfect but I can't find those either. I cannot find those boxes anywhere.
If any of you see any thing like that ...let me know. I looked for boxes for computer backup tapes like DLT tapes. VHS-C would be perfect but I can't find those either. I cannot find those boxes anywhere.
Hang on to them!!! The 3 sides when open is exactly the same as the VHS boxes. The stiff but flexible plastic is what makes them desirable. It doesn't break or crack!!!! I am going to steal a DLT box from here today and try to build a box. If it works, I'll get you to send me some. I will send you back a couple of DLT Fly boxes....
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Awesome advice! I guess my young mind doesn't think about the "cheap" ideas as I am quick to go straight to the fly shop. Your boxes are more versatile than anything you can buy. I am now in the process of constructing a drier and vhs boxes saving loads of cash. Thanks guys for the financial boost! If anyone else has good do-it-yourself advice, let it loose.
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GREAT IDEA
Anybody know where I can buy some of these DLT boxes?
stupid!
Duuuuhhhhh.....once again someone on this chat group has made me feel stupid. Thanks for the fantastic idea about a fly box. Can't believe I've spent so much unnecessarily on fly boxes from the fly shops.