Cat trailer box

   Why not bite the bullet even more and build it with marine ply. Surely using Plywood as soon as it gets damp it will start to rot. Just think, if your tiller arm scratches the paintwork, it will soon go through to the wood.

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radixon Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 27 Oct 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 2407	Post Options Post Reply Quote radixon Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Cat trailer box Posted: 06 Mar 12 at 3:51pm
	Why not bite the bullet even more and build it with marine ply. Surely using Plywood as soon as it gets damp it will start to rot. Just think, if your tiller arm scratches the paintwork, it will soon go through to the wood.

catmandoo Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 16 Mar 04 Online Status: Offline Posts: 545	Post Options Post Reply Quote catmandoo Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 06 Mar 12 at 3:25pm
	and make sure lid is securely attached !!!!!! see below 48 secs in . http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFVQa_kX4U8 Lid Galv steel 8 foot by 3 foot ,too heavy for 1 man lift , broke its tethers !!!!!! Edited by catmandoo - 06 Mar 12 at 3:30pm


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	bite the bullet , glass fibre sheath it or give a few coats of resin , lets face it how many rotten cat boxes do you see about . Best n try make waterproof , but best still drill some holes in bottom and vents each end , dont forget to seal end grain in cutouts and holes

Owenfackrell Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Posting king Joined: 19 Jul 10 Online Status: Offline Posts: 129	Post Options Post Reply Quote Owenfackrell Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 06 Mar 12 at 10:36am
	I'm just about to build a box to mount on my cat trailer to carry all the bits in. I'm planning on usIng ply wood with strengthing on the inside. Are there any tips or things that I should consider at this point also what is the best thing to protect the wood with ie paint, varnish etc. should I try to make the lid seal to keep the rain etc out with a low level vent or not worry as long as it doesn't rattle. Cheers