Home Made Roving Box By "The Casterman"

Hi all,

I have been after a light roving box for quite some time now but could never decide on which one to buy........plus they are nearly £200

😲😲😲😲😲

After finishing some ........

Loaded Antenne Bodied Wagglers for my mate 

"The Casterman" 

he said.......

" Don't buy one lad". 

"I have just what you need here.....the bits anyway". 

"I've been meaning to make one out of all the bits I have accumlated over the years"......Lol.

I have been using an old Shakespeare Box which is very light but a little cumbersum to carry and I do miss my Octoplus type gadgets, although I will need some 25mm fittings. I was over the moon we he said he could sort me out with one.

PM me If anyone has accessores for 25mm square legs. I will happily meet up and swap for an avon float hand made by myself.

It has taken a while to finish it as we have both been very busy of late.

Here it is ......

"The Casterman Roving Box"


From start to finish....

If I want to go super light I can just use the frame and a foam seat
If I want to go light there is the proper cushion seat.
Here is the full seat, tray & draws.
I just need some attachments for 25mm square legs now. 😁
I am really please with this.

Many thanks Derek.

I am lucky I have such talanted an generous friends.

😊

It will serve me well during the week on my Yorkshire Dewent adventures and will be a godsend on some of the longer treks on more local rivers.

PS: To recipricate this kind act I am turning Derek a new chair leg for a sentimental piece of furniture that has recently been damaged. 

I have only turned the wood round so far though......I need to get my act together!!!




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Peanut.

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