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I create compartments out of cardboard and strapping tape. That way I build it to the trip. Carrying the stove and lantern inside? Create them separate compartments so they slide right back into their little homes, and everything hasn't crashed down and filled those voids. Fruit that you don't want mashed? Make a compartment the width of the oranges and apples (gc trip). Carrying lots of food for a gc trip? Multiple compartments so you empty one at a time and create usable empty space instead of just having the level go down. You can even break them down if you want, or modify them with duct tape.

 

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I'm now in favor of interlocking slotted masonite until further rebuttal.

Too static. Every trip is different, and so total custom is the way to go. Tape and cardboard- yeah!

 

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Good god EZ, give yourself a gold star, truly FTW!!!!! That setup is so awesome! I'm sure there's a way to make small compartments within those, using the holes as a foundation for a cross-wall. Small like for a lantern, but I've only done that once. What wondrous method did you use for attaching the wood slotted pieces? Advice on how a non-woodworker could create those cuts nicely?

 

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I also carry a coffee table that I get shit for until it is out and then everyone puts something on it. That's it under the ammo can.

I don't remember that???? Sounds cool.

I think I can do the slots with a circular saw. Cool, project for later on. Love it!

 

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That's ugly, codycleve.

the wall hanging, that is! :lol:

Just what I was thunking!

 

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Yes I think I'll figure something out with a person w skills and tools. I was recently reminded that I am not a woodwoorker. I was going to router in some tie downs onto our trailer decking. Fortunately I practices on scrap wood, I so bad at it I'm glad I didn't touch the trailer!

 

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I may just hire it out. It also was not friendly to my hands, i have some arthritis. Or I may do it. We have eye bolts under the boat decking which works for the motorcycle. I can run straps under the boards in lieu of tie downs for dryboxes and coolers. Simpler

 

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I am getting ready to build these pegboard dividers for my drybox, and I am going to try to DIY it. I am moderately skilled in woodworking, and have a nice chopsaw, circular saw, and a sweet new dremel saw I got for Xmas. Which of these tools would you guys recommend for cutting the slots for the pegboard? I'm pretty sure the chopsaw is worthless. I could set the skillsaw at the proper depth, but it is a big heavy worm drive thing so it might be difficult. I suppose I could just screw the board (extra length) onto the workbench to hold it steady while I make cuts. I'm pretty good at shaving thin slices off. Which would be better, the circular saw or dremel saw? I have yet to use the dremel, so I'm kind of looking for a project for it.

Does anyone have recommendations on depth of wood to shave vs leave, I guess the leave is the most important so it doesn't break under stress of jostling.

Time to go to home resources and find some used peg board. Except it is a full on Blizzard here, so not today.

 

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Awesome, thank you! I love the videos. Instead of the fancy jigs I may just screw a piece of wood into my piece I am cutting, to serve as the jig. It doesn't need to be "finish" quality of fancy, so I don't mind a bunch of small screw holes. At least I think. I like it.

No table saw, that is on the list for the next tool now that we have a somewhat decent workshop.

I might just try this little dremel saw. It is so much lighter, with with arthritis I really really hate that worm circular saw. After all, it doesn't need to be perfect, it's just going to be inside a drybox. Even if it doesn't work at least I will get to play with my new toy.

We are lucky in our new house to have a project workshop, which is mostly clear. It has at least a good clear workbench for me to work on. I'm sure we have some clamps and stuff somewhere, but we haven't completely unpacked and organized all of our tools yet.

 

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So many good ideas!

 

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I decided against building the slots. I didn't want to give up one inch of space, this box gets loaded! I did however upgrade from cardboard to wood. I had some thin wood sitting around the house, maybe 1/4" thick something. I cut it for dividers and taped them in like I used to do the cardboard. This trip we are taking the kitchen and dry food in the box. I even had a divided go perpendicular for holding up pans on their side. Now it is packed but I'll take a photo on the river.