ferret box

[punydan 0]

I made a ferret box yesterday, how much do people think I could sell it for.

 

I'm not going to sell it just interested as I've seen them on evilbay cheap and was wondering how they can do itand make a profit.

Next I'm going to make a single poachers box.

[max abell 196]

We have 2 triple and 2 double boxes like your one i think we paid £26 each for the doubles

and 30ish quid each for the triple ones and although well made and weather profed they look

very similar to the one you made if thats any help

well done mate you made a good job of the box and i think you could sell em no probs

[stealthy1 3,964]

Over here £25 for bow backs like that, more if you get them posted.

[johnmac666 2]

Over here £25 for bow backs like that, more if you get them posted.

 

 

nice looking box there mate give your self a pat on the back for job well done,i have made 1 of my own

( i bought 1 because the one i made is sheeeeeeeeite) & i paid £15 + £9 pp for a double bow back off e bay, there is a few people on here & other forums who make & sell these type of boxes, i think they make little on the boxes but they also set nets, hutches made to order etc & some have got pet shops as well so its not a main source of income, just another line to add to products,i wish youall the best with your boxes they should sell & yes if i didnt have 2 i would buy 1 !! regards john

[rosspti 2]

Hi Punydan

 

Great looking box there mate Just wondering what you used to fix the ply together? On the first pig (00033) you can sort of see little circles but can't see if you've used screws or what to butt-joint your plywood sides together. Also, the hinges and clasps - they look screwed in, but the screws must be seriously short??

 

I have also been trying to find those sort of clasps on the internet - but can't find anywhere. Any ideas??

 

I have just built myself a new double-decker hutch with a sloping felt roof and slide out trays for easy cleaning. I have some spare ply and want to make a box - pretty much exactly like yours. Be good to have the dimensions too if you have them.

All the best,

 

Rosspti

Edited August 5, 2009 by rosspti

[punydan 0]

Hi Punydan

 

Great looking box there mate Just wondering what you used to fix the ply together? On the first pig (00033) you can sort of see little circles but can't see if you've used screws or what to butt-joint your plywood sides together. Also, the hinges and clasps - they look screwed in, but the screws must be seriously short??

 

I have also been trying to find those sort of clasps on the internet - but can't find anywhere. Any ideas??

 

I have just built myself a new double-decker hutch with a sloping felt roof and slide out trays for easy cleaning. I have some spare ply and want to make a box - pretty much exactly like yours. Be good to have the dimensions too if you have them.

All the best,

 

Rosspti

 

Dimensions are roughly 15" long X 9" deep X 71/2" high. For construction I just pinned and glued (pva i hope it holds in wet). I just punched the heads and filled then sanded. Its a bit rough which will become more apparent when I varnish it. I may even paimt it to disguise the roughness. The screws werent small I just filed them after.

Have a go its as easy as building a hutch, use 3mm on the back; glue, bend and pin as you bend.

I got the catches from my local hardware store (not a big shed), whilst getting permission to work the proprietors land with gun, dog and fert.

If you can't find them try online, just google spring catches.

Atb Dan.

Edited August 5, 2009 by punydan

[rosspti 2]

Thanks Dan

 

So what sort of "pins" - do you mean panel pins with the tiny heads? If so, what length were they?

 

Also - I've googled everything I can think of for those catches, but can't find anywhere!

Edited August 5, 2009 by rosspti

[jayjay 264]

tidy looking box mate well done, its got to be worth £20 of anyones money,all the best.

[Kay 3,709]

Dan thats really good well done

[The one 8,468]

Nice looking box mate only way i can see you selling them is taking a few to gamefairs etc as posting them nearly doubles the price

[punydan 0]

Thanks Dan

 

So what sort of "pins" - do you mean panel pins with the tiny heads? If so, what length were they?

 

Also - I've googled everything I can think of for those catches, but can't find anywhere!

 

 

Try here :http://www.protex.com/

And yes panel pins and I think they were 1"

Edited August 6, 2009 by punydan