Brough808 0 Report post Posted January 21 Has anyone made their own fly bin to hold all their flies after tying them? I want one like what you find at most fly shops with the wood frame and wood or plexiglass dividers. Any direction is appreciated! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted January 21 you tie that many flies to warrant a fly shop style fly bin? i just use plano boxes to store my flies fly shop fly bins - Google Search i doubt youll find blueprints on the internet figure on a 2x2 or 2 1/2x2 1/2 inch square compartment for each fly and then figure out how many squares youll need Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chugbug27 0 Report post Posted January 21 I use these for small flies And these for large flies The diamond painting boxes (first pic) also work pretty well for compact hook storage. About $2 or $3 a container. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cphubert 0 Report post Posted January 21 Crate bin - simple 3/4" plywood ends, 1/4" plywood sides & 1x4 rails holds 26 7""x11" plano style boxes moves from bench to RV or truck for traveling well stocked by end of winter. Wally world sells the boxes for under $3.00 with dividable compartments. easy to restock vest or sling pack on the road. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
niveker 0 Report post Posted January 21 I like the small plastic bins myself, but this guy's box could easily be modified to suit. https://www.instructables.com/CHESS-BOARD-STORAGE-BOX/?amp_page=true Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnnyquahog 0 Report post Posted January 22 We used these when I was in Junior high in the early 60’s. 7th grade was print shop with Mr Piro. You can find them on EBay, yard sales, & flea mkts (didn’t look on Etsy or Craigslist). Just search on Antique print type drawer or tray. I’m not recommending you actually buy one but if you are looking for a woodworking project it may give you some ideas. Thanks for sparking the memory. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaydub 0 Report post Posted January 27 I don't have any plans, but I made dividers for some shallow metal drawers that I have. It's made from 1/8" MDF. The dividers interlock with table saw kerf-width cuts of half the depth. Here is one of the dividers removed to give you the idea. I started by ripping the strips to width. To cut the slots, I used a sacrificial extension attached to the miter gauge. I added a short 1/8" pin to the extension, to set the spacing. I could cut one slot, drop that slot over the pin, cut the next slot, drop that slot over the pin an repeat... I think that I may have clamped several strips together for this operation. It's been a few years. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DFoster 0 Report post Posted January 29 I struggle just to tie replacements for my working fly boxes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
niveker 0 Report post Posted January 29 On 1/22/2024 at 5:51 PM, johnnyquahog said: We used these when I was in Junior high in the early 60’s. That's a cool idea, back in the day those were pretty common. On 1/27/2024 at 3:44 PM, Jaydub said: dividers for some shallow metal drawers that I have Do you use that for fly storage? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaydub 0 Report post Posted January 29 25 minutes ago, niveker said: Do you use that for fly storage? Yes I have some stored that way and some in plastic compartment boxes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
niveker 0 Report post Posted January 29 That's ambitious. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
essequamvideri 0 Report post Posted January 30 This might be helpful. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Wqbft8Q5D9Y Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted January 31 letter press drawers letterpress drawer for sale | eBay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites