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your flight box - 2/8/2003 9:49:57 AM   
Whirley Bird



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Status: offline 		[QUOTE]Originally posted by Sport Flyer
Here's my old Pilot flightbox that I put together in '87. Holds a transmitter, spare props tools, starter, suntan lotion etc. and at the end of the day it all folds up tight as a bug! [/QUOTE]
.That's a really sharp looking box.
I just put the finishing touches on that TH box I received that was nothing but warped wood.
The 2 drawers came out perfect and they both slide in and out with no binding.
The Box has no feet so I have to make 4 and that will get the pump handle higher.
I have a 7 amp battery behind the power meter and i'm going to mount a switch and jack so I can charge the big battery direct rather then through the panel.
It is getting heavy though.
The uprights are stained and drying right now so it looks like i'll keep it.
I still think the SIG beats all the commercial boxes on the market.
Thanks for the post

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your flight box - 2/8/2003 9:53:06 AM   
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Status: offline 		[QUOTE]Originally posted by Whirley Bird

.That's a really sharp looking box.
I just put the finishing touches on that TH box I received that was nothing but warped wood.
The 2 drawers came out perfect and they both slide in and out with no binding.
The Box has no feet so I have to make 4 and that will get the pump handle higher.
I have a 7 amp battery behind the power meter and i'm going to mount a switch and jack so I can charge the big battery direct rather then through the panel.
It is getting heavy though.
The uprights are stained and drying right now so it looks like i'll keep it.
I still think the SIG beats all the commercial boxes on the market.
Thanks for the post [/QUOTE]
In the above picture you can see the battery where the vent slots are.
The second PIC is of the end showing the power station.


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Re: Don't need a starter - 2/9/2003 6:08:21 AM   
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Status: offline 		[QUOTE]Originally posted by llandons
I take a small hand held drill with me I can use it to start my engine and it can be your screw driver too. and you will find that a good small electric drill takes up less space. Make sure you get one with 3 or 4 settings so that the highest setting is fast with lots of power. [/QUOTE]
I have the TH electric starter but would like to know how big of a cordless drill you use to start the engine and what size engine?
How do you connect the drill to the nose of the engine to crank it?

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Field box - 2/9/2003 9:24:37 PM   
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Status: offline 		IMO, the best lil' field box was the Goldberg Handi-tote. 1 drawer, 1 battery, starter, fuel pump, you can put a gallon of fuel on there, but last time I checked, I wasn't using a whole gallon every weekend. Somebody said when you get older...yada yada...that was right on. I keep all my plugs in the drawer and some little hardware. Never seem to need it though... That's my $.02. Maybe you see something here you like and can do on your fieldbox??

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Re: Field box - 2/9/2003 10:26:24 PM   
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Status: offline 		[QUOTE]Originally posted by Sense963
IMO, the best lil' field box was the Goldberg Handi-tote. 1 drawer, 1 battery, starter, fuel pump, you can put a gallon of fuel on there, but last time I checked, I wasn't using a whole gallon every weekend. Somebody said when you get older...yada yada...that was right on. I keep all my plugs in the drawer and some little hardware. Never seem to need it though... That's my $.02. Maybe you see something here you like and can do on your fieldbox?? [/QUOTE]Sense963,
Well I sure would like more info on that fuel pump.
No matter how hard I try (and I think I can speak for most) it's hard to keep a full size tote box under 12 pounds empty.
Mine is 13.5 then I have the 7 pound battery,1 gallon of fuel and the starter UGH!!!!!!.
There goes my bad shoulder.
But I fly from a large horse farm and I can drive my new 1987 Merc wagon and set the box on the tail gate.
So what make is that pump?

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fuel pump - 2/9/2003 10:32:11 PM   
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Status: offline 		Sonic Tronics, I think. Pretty common make. About 1.5" x 1.5" x 3", is my guess. Little slider switch controls the in/out, and I ran the wires across the handle, covered the handle with some rubber hose, then wrapped elec. tape around it to keep it in place. (Shrug) May not be pretty, but no one seems to care. Its a one hand effort to carry it, versus my buddies box that I picked up last night. Pulled it out of the bed of his truck (tried anyway) with one hand...Nearly gave myself a hernia AND threw out my shoulder...I gave him grief about it, too...PS..the battery is wired to the starter cradle...those rubber covered brackets are 2 pieces with the black tubing run across. I just ran some heavy copper wire up to the nuts, so when I want to use my starter, I clamp it onto the bolts that hold the starter..


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your flight box - 2/9/2003 11:52:57 PM   
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Status: offline 		Why does everyone mount direct plugs to their battery? I charge through the starter ports, since they are a direct line to the battery.

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your flight box - 2/10/2003 12:43:43 AM   
Whirley Bird



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Status: offline 		[QUOTE]Originally posted by phayd
Why does everyone mount direct plugs to their battery? I charge through the starter ports, since they are a direct line to the battery. [/QUOTE]
If your talking about the ports on the power panel I think people are afraid that charging through the ports will damage the power panel.
If you look at the power leads they will go through the panel if the switch is on and may do some damage to the panel since your charge source is now going through the panel and to the battery.
I also have a seperate charge port

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your flight box - 2/11/2003 10:18:35 PM   
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Status: offline 		Well, I am the one who gave Sense a hernia. I built a copy of the Sig Field Boss. $50 for some cut out wood that you have to put together is crazy. I bought a sheet of 1/4" sanded ply for less than $10 and cut it out myself. It may not be exactly the same, but it is close enough to not make a difference. It is a bit on the heavy side with a full gallon of fuel. I think I will start taking quarts. I do have everything I need at the field. I like it when the guys with the little totes make fun of the size of my box, then come ask to borrow something 30 min later. I razz them back and say, "If you had a bigger field box you might have some CA with you."






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your flight box - 2/12/2003 12:34:42 AM   
Whirley Bird



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Status: offline 		[QUOTE]Originally posted by AnthonyH
Well, I am the one who gave Sense a hernia. I built a copy of the Sig Field Boss. $50 for some cut out wood that you have to put together is crazy. [/QUOTE]
Let me see if I can post here without being flamed .
WHEW!!!
I'm with you all the way.
When I see Finest imported ply,etc.
I don't have close access to a table saw or a band saw but I have to admit that buying a sheet of plywood is cheaper.
You have a real nice setup.
It's hard to keep the weight down but then when your out flying,you have everything you need.
What kind of fuel pump is that on the box?

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your flight box - 2/12/2003 12:44:33 AM   
AnthonyH



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Status: offline 		Thanks!
I use the simple HLH703 pump from Hobby-Lobby. [URL=http://www.hobby-lobby.com/fuelpump.htm]click here[/URL]
It works great!

Now that I have been in the hobby for a year, I think I may build a smaller box with just the essentials to take to the flight line. I will keep the big one, but leave it in the truck unless necessary


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your flight box - 2/12/2003 12:50:15 AM   
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Status: offline 		I wonder if Goldberg still make the little handi-tote? I had one as my first box and really liked it. I went to a bigger box and got rid of it. Now I'm wanting to go from big back to little. LOL.

Oh, the little tins that Altoids mints come in make great storage boxes for plugs hardware etc. I like them better than cigar tube or aspirin bottle cause you can dig around in them easier.

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your flight box - 2/12/2003 6:17:01 AM   
Whirley Bird



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Status: offline 		[QUOTE]Originally posted by AnthonyH
Thanks!
I use the simple HLH703 pump from Hobby-Lobby. [URL=http://www.hobby-lobby.com/fuelpump.htm]click here[/URL]
It works great!

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Thanks for that link AnthonyH.
I see that they have a nice sealed electric pump.
A bit hi for filling 10 oz fuel tanks but much safer.
I didn't weigh my tote box yet but with the stain and 3 coats of epoxy it did gain some weight.
Now I added the power panel and the 7 amp battery.
I did remove some tools I don't think i'll need and I have tools in the Wagon.
as a back up.
GL.
Have a great week

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