Well we went all out for this one, using my knowledge of wood and tools, some ideas that I had and Jessie's boundless enthusiasm.



A piece of Kanuka was set up in the lathe and rounded before we marked out the measurements:

Next was just a case of cutting it down to the marks and then sanding it smooth:

Once the compartment was bored out a lid made of Rimu was screwed on… Continue

I found an old table leg made of Rimu and set it up on the lathe and marked out my dimensions.



Once it was carved out, sanded and oiled I used a brace and bit to auger a 1" hole in the handle for the tackle.

The cap was trimmed to be a tight fit with no need for anything else to hold it in.

It has in the handle:

3 large hooks

3 small hooks

1 ounce sinker

3 spilt shot sinkers

Cotton wool packing to stop any rattles, also to be used for tinder if… Continue