TDog77 Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 My kids and I got the idea of making an overly nice portable worm box for this springs fishing and one of the first things that came to mind was what kind of wood and finish to use? Any suggestions for that or other considerations that stand out to you that I should take into account? I got this week off and am hard at work making christmas presents and thinking about the next projects. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 Coffee can. Red can. Hills Brothers. Sorry, couldn't resist. How about white oak, mahogany, teak, ipe, cedar, or some other rot-resistant wood? I'd probably just leave it unfinished. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDog77 Posted December 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 Liking the sound of teak..have you worked and specifically glued it before as I was under the impression special considerations must be taken during that process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDog77 Posted December 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 Looking at the wood database it seems as though one "might" have to use a solvent prior to gluing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 Nah, just use Titebond III. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barron Posted December 3, 2012 Report Share Posted December 3, 2012 Or epoxy. Or just say no to bait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Z. Posted December 4, 2012 Report Share Posted December 4, 2012 I think cypress might be good... or black locust. I've heard it said that if you make a fence post out of black locust, and a fence post out of granite, the granite one would probably rot first. But that might be a bit of an exaggeration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodger. Posted December 4, 2012 Report Share Posted December 4, 2012 I would make a wooden box with a plastic liner of some sort. In this way, you could remove the liner to rinse the worm dirt off (kind of like those coffee cup liners in car cup holders). Then the moist dirt and bait would also not be in direct contact with the wooden box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDog77 Posted December 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2012 Barron, I hear ya and am a fly fisherman at heart but when you have three little ones who cannot even cast yet but have some serious drive to go....bait it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris H Posted December 4, 2012 Report Share Posted December 4, 2012 I would go with an aromatic cedar. It is less expensive, and insect / weather resistant. I have worked with it for outdoor applications and it is really easy to work with (soft, light weight, and reasonably durable). Be sure to use titebond III for your adhesive regardless what wood you choose. It holds up far better in wet conditions than any other wood glue I have used. You can chose to finish it or leave it to weather (I prefer just Danish oil). As for a liner, keep in mind, you don't want an air tight home, or your worms will die. Plastic liner for the bottom/sides should be fine as long as your lid isn't air tight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodger. Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 As for a liner, keep in mind, you don't want an air tight home, or your worms will die. Plastic liner for the bottom/sides should be fine as long as your lid isn't air tight. Good point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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