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Nice box for winter

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tilem
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Hellp guys, I would like to build a nice box for this winter, but I dont know how to start. I know there some instructions to build a easy box, but I want a perfect one, so can some of you help me to build it.

Thanks a lot guys !!
Oct 21 2009 9:29PM
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Skipig25
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well there is perfect perfect, and reasonable perfect.

if you have access to a welder, some square stock and a shop, let me know.

otherwise - the first box I built a long time back was simple 2x4 construction with HDPE on top.

it's really quite simple, you don't need our help, just use a little common sense. Make a box out of 2x4's that is structurally sound, put bracing across the top every 24" max, and remember to countersink your screws and predrill holes so you don't crack whatever you use for a topsheet. Like you said, there are many threads in this cult about box building, and many pictures. learn with experience and by example of others.

also, if you're looking for perfect perfect, and you don't have the necessary tools, you could always buy one if you have some money around.
Oct 22 2009 1:27AM
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tilem
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What kind of plexiglass or what do you think its on those box in this vid ?
It looks to slide well.

Thanks
Oct 23 2009 5:02PM
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tilem
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Sorry guys,

here http://www.vimeo.com/6962051
Oct 23 2009 5:03PM
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stickerman
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Oct 23 2009 6:24PM
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stickerman
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it is 14 feet long and the top sheet is hdpe.  the widtch is i foot/
Oct 23 2009 6:24PM
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tilem
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I dont understand what is the top sheet, and is it the best thing to slide on ?

Thanks
Oct 23 2009 11:58PM
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Skipig25
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the top sheet is the part that you slide on. the best thing in most cases is HDPE which is a type of plastic, high density polyethelene. for example it is the white top part on the box in the pictures above
Nov 1 2009 8:16PM
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tilem
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ok thanks, but is it too long a flat of 8' and a little down of 15' ? to make a flatdown
Nov 1 2009 8:26PM
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tilem
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Some1 please ? is that too long ? is it ok a 8' and a 15' ? or would be better a 6' and a 15' ? all that to make a flatdown.

Thanks guys
Nov 3 2009 12:54PM
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Panchuk
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In my opinion the longer the better, as long as its not ourtragously long.
Nov 3 2009 6:01PM
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tilem
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ok thanks but how wide I sould built it ? 1' 1 1/2' ?
And how tall ?

Thanks
Nov 5 2009 4:07PM
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tilem
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Some1 have some suggestions please ?
I need to know because I need to build it soon :s
Nov 6 2009 5:14PM
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Panchuk
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1 foot wide, and around 1.5 feet tall.
Nov 6 2009 5:57PM
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tilem
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But with all the snow, I think 1.5 will be too small.
Nov 6 2009 11:04PM
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*steeze_is_good
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FIGURE IT OUT FOR YOURSELF
Nov 8 2009 6:26PM
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WVskiing
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my HDPE box is black.
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Nov 8 2009 8:00PM
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