Building a tack trunk

H2Ohorse · 04-16-2008, 03:19 PM

What do you guys think of building your own tack trunk? The ones I like cost like $400-$600, so I thought it would be cheaper to build one. Any opinions/tips? I definitley want one with a bandage net and a white board/mirror, and cheaper ones don't have those.

I Love BODIE! · 04-16-2008, 03:34 PM

I found a really great website for building tack trunks when I wanted to build my own. Here it is: http://www.elitetackdesign.com/index.html. Yes, you have to pay for the plans, but they are not THAT expensive!

ponypotion · 04-16-2008, 03:39 PM

http://home.insightbb.com/~apmonte/TackTrunk.html
and here is a nicer one.. alot harder to build though
http://home.insightbb.com/~apmonte/BlanketChest.html

AllAroundRdr · 04-16-2008, 04:22 PM

It depends on how handy you are

My dad's a finished carpenter -- and anal retentive one at that! He's doing my 2 tack trunks fully custom. Oak outter, cedar lined etc. -- I'm sure it'll end up with something completely off the wall/different when he starts doing it. There's a guy up in Oregon who makes them (I can rummage for his #) and he's only $200ish and shipping isn't bad.

H2Ohorse · 04-16-2008, 11:20 PM

Thanks so much!! I will probably make my own.

JustEnufFlash · 04-17-2008, 08:00 AM

I'm just finishing making mine! Only we made mine out to be a feed bin/ tack trunk for the barn...It's 6' long x 2 ft wide x 3 ft deep...so bigger than what you'd want..but I spent about $200 on the whole thing. it's got a thick plywood floor and back and the front and sides are made out of 1X6 and the lid is a fancier piece of wood. I plan on attaching a net on the inside lid for wraps and pads..if you like that idea you could split the lid 1/2 net and half mirror! I'm getting good at figuring out how to make the most out of the space I've got! Oh...and make sure to build the frame on a solid level surface!

RainyDe987 · 04-17-2008, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by H2Ohorse

What do you guys think of building your own tack trunk?

thats actually wat i was thinking of doing for in the trailer i m thinking of getting it hs no tack storage and it is a 2 horse and i only have one. so i was going to build something to put my tack in, on the other stall

Heavenly Jumper · 04-17-2008, 06:44 PM

The materials will probably cost more than getting one of these -

kyryah · 04-17-2008, 06:53 PM

I think building your own is a great idea... SOmething wood would be much more elegant than a plastic one!

It all depends on how handy you are though, lol!

Kristina

RainyDe987 · 04-17-2008, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by kyryah

It all depends on how handy you are though, lol!

good point! lol

04-16-2008, 03:19 PM	#1
H2Ohorse Full Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 75 Images: 6	Building a tack trunk What do you guys think of building your own tack trunk? The ones I like cost like $400-$600, so I thought it would be cheaper to build one. Any opinions/tips? I definitley want one with a bandage net and a white board/mirror, and cheaper ones don't have those. __________________ ~To me, horses and freedom are synonymous.~ -Veryl Goodnight

04-16-2008, 03:34 PM	#2
I Love BODIE! Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: California Posts: 1,879 Images: 153	I found a really great website for building tack trunks when I wanted to build my own. Here it is: http://www.elitetackdesign.com/index.html. Yes, you have to pay for the plans, but they are not THAT expensive! __________________ -Emily- Bodie - Thank you for all you've done for me. I miss you, forever and always. "Dare me, defy me, challenge me, but never underestimate me"

04-16-2008, 04:22 PM	#4
AllAroundRdr Senior Member+ Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Southern CA - The Land of Fires & Shakey Ground Posts: 4,634 Images: 26	It depends on how handy you are My dad's a finished carpenter -- and anal retentive one at that! He's doing my 2 tack trunks fully custom. Oak outter, cedar lined etc. -- I'm sure it'll end up with something completely off the wall/different when he starts doing it. There's a guy up in Oregon who makes them (I can rummage for his #) and he's only $200ish and shipping isn't bad. __________________ People say riding isn't a sport...Well you see, the 'ball' I play with has a mind of its own. I've been Goosed..and I LIKED it!

04-16-2008, 11:20 PM	#5
H2Ohorse Full Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 75 Images: 6	Thanks so much!! I will probably make my own. __________________ ~To me, horses and freedom are synonymous.~ -Veryl Goodnight

04-17-2008, 06:44 PM	#8
Heavenly Jumper Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Yokosuka, Japan Posts: 17,065 Images: 1328 Blog Entries: 324	The materials will probably cost more than getting one of these - __________________ SUSHI SUSHI nom nom nom Every time I look at my avatar I get HUNGRY!!

04-16-2008, 03:39 PM	#3
ponypotion Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Louisiana Posts: 808 Images: 4	http://home.insightbb.com/~apmonte/TackTrunk.html and here is a nicer one.. alot harder to build though http://home.insightbb.com/~apmonte/BlanketChest.html

04-17-2008, 08:00 AM	#6
JustEnufFlash Full Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Edwardsburg, Mi Posts: 166 Images: 37	I'm just finishing making mine! Only we made mine out to be a feed bin/ tack trunk for the barn...It's 6' long x 2 ft wide x 3 ft deep...so bigger than what you'd want..but I spent about $200 on the whole thing. it's got a thick plywood floor and back and the front and sides are made out of 1X6 and the lid is a fancier piece of wood. I plan on attaching a net on the inside lid for wraps and pads..if you like that idea you could split the lid 1/2 net and half mirror! I'm getting good at figuring out how to make the most out of the space I've got! Oh...and make sure to build the frame on a solid level surface!

04-17-2008, 06:53 PM	#9
kyryah Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cadillac, MI Posts: 2,949 Images: 439	I think building your own is a great idea... SOmething wood would be much more elegant than a plastic one! It all depends on how handy you are though, lol! Kristina __________________ “They think they can make fuel from horse manure - Now, I don't know if your car will be able to get 30 miles to the gallon, but it's sure gonna put a stop to siphoning” 100% pro HUMANE* horse slaughter!* I have been snowballed... X5!!!

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