frank c 968 Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 I forgot something last time I went on a detecting trip, NOT any more.Heres a chest 19 high 22 wide and 40 long. Used 11/32nds Ply for the chest and 5mm for the shelfs to ensure lightweight.The top of it is just shy of 8 inches deep and has a holder for your control box, and plenty of room for everything you can throw at it.Earphones,X-tra earphones, battery vest, Li-ion batt pack, regular full sized batterys, chargers, straps, bungees, scoops, x-tra parts, whatever you can think of theres plenty of room in the top compartment. I could even make another pre-cut groove for a VLF detector to fit on top.The bottom has 2 side doors that snap into place letting you access from either side the 2 shelfs each 5 inches high to insure theres no pressure on the cable fitting where it exits the coil, 21 1/2 wide and 39 1/2 long allows you to slide in coils from both sides with non-skid rubber base. These 2 areas allow you to place more coils with the shafts on them than "Carter has Liver Pills" I have a 12x24 UFO, 8x15 elliptical, 11 round DD, 11 round mono, 8 mono all with shafts on them ready to pull out and use, and guess what theres ROOM for MORE in there. I build this with the capability of housing a 20 inch round coil also it fits with room for more. Just need to install a couple handles on the outside now. NO MORE S#!T ALL OVER THE PLACE. Now its all in 1 place.It can go in the back seat of the pick-up or the bed or back of the SUV and when at home , NICE, ALL my stuff is in 1 place.Maybe I gave some of you serious detectorists an ANSWER to the S#!T all over the place SYNDROME :whaaaa: Link to post Share on other sites
Patrick in Havasu 394 Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Great idea Frank, and fine workmanship as well.I'll send you the dimensions I need mine to be very soon..... :hahaha: Patrick..... Link to post Share on other sites
Regmaglitch 103 Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Hi Frank, I need one for my SD2100. Nicely built and a great idea for shipping, too. Ben Link to post Share on other sites
Desertsunburn 44 Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 NICE, ALL my stuff is in 1 place.Maybe I gave some of you serious detectorists an ANSWER to the S#!T all over the place SYNDROME :whaaaa:Frank!That is some mighty fine work! Could use one of those for my Bushmaster XM-15 and another for two Gold Bugs. Right now using a gun case and it could stand to be a little deeper.Don't forget the corner protectors on that wood!Jim Link to post Share on other sites
GlennM 93 Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 Very nice, Frank! Only thing I would add is to glue some 1/2" foam down around the control box, or get "cut out foan" and literally cut a snug fit surround for the box and whatever else you don't want banging around. Link to post Share on other sites
weaver hillbille 488 Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 Strap one of those small collapsible Costco dollies to it's backand you'll be wheeling. Link to post Share on other sites
cp90macs 13 Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Look like a great build FrankC. I thought I had it good with everything in one bag with my equipment bag for a Hockey Goalie! The equipment bag is made out of denier Nylon with all kind of handles, including backpacking straps. It measures 24" x 24" x 48". I purchased the bag on fleabay for $36 and $8 shipping. I then cut some dense foam to fit around my coils for their protection.More Au to you, Robert Link to post Share on other sites
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