Floatable Tackle Tube

This floatable tackle tube is the perfect gift for dad this Father's Day.  It's easy and fun to make too.  Now dad can tote his tackle around in style.

 

                                                           Materials Needed

                                                        4 inch wide PVC pipe 

                                                         2-4 inch PVC caps

                                                                Hacksaw

                                                              Sand paper 

                                           Black Rust-Oleum spray paint for plastic

                                      Metallic silver Rust-Oleum spray paint for plastic

                                              Liquid Nails adhesive (clear in tube)

                                                        Metal handle (Lowes)

 

 

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Cut 4 inch PVC pipe to 16 inch length.  Sand down rough edge.  Wash PVC pipe and caps with soapy water and dry.  Spray first coat with black paint.  Let dry 1 hour and then spray with silver metallic paint and let dry.  Squeeze Liquid Nails onto each end bottom of metal handle and center on top of painted PVC pipe.  Press to hold in place, being careful not to smear.  Place in a safe place and let dry.  Place a book on each side of tackle box to keep from rolling.