Building a tack trunk

H2Ohorse · 04-16-2008, 02:19 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, 02:34 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, 02:39 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, 03:22 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, 10:20 PM

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

JustEnufFlash · 04-17-2008, 07:00 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, 05:26 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, 05:44 PM

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

kyryah · 04-17-2008, 05:53 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, 05:56 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, 02:19 PM	#1
H2Ohorse Full Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 85 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, 02:34 PM	#2
I Love BODIE! Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: California Posts: 2,007 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 that you taught me and all the times that you were there for me. I love you

04-16-2008, 03:22 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, 10:20 PM	#5
H2Ohorse Full Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 85 Images: 6	Thanks so much!! I will probably make my own. __________________ ~To me, horses and freedom are synonymous.~ -Veryl Goodnight

04-17-2008, 05:44 PM	#8
Heavenly Jumper Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Yokosuka, Japan Posts: 17,378 Images: 1328 Blog Entries: 326	The materials will probably cost more than getting one of these - __________________ Love itself is what is left over when being in love has burned away. We have roots that grew towards each other underground, and when all the pretty blossoms had fallen from our branches we found that we were one tree and not two. ♥

04-16-2008, 02:39 PM	#3
ponypotion Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bush, La Posts: 840 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, 07:00 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, 05:53 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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