+Too Tall John Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 Darn those forum burps... There are a lot of folks in the forums that might be able to help with this, but will need more information. Typically, I find it easier to modify an existing container for use. It is usually more likely to be waterproof. Quote Link to comment
+Bmxer11 Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 i would think so.it depends where your going to hide it and what the container is made out of and a bunch of other things of that nature.it just depends how you want it. Quote Link to comment
+MREAGLEWO1 Posted December 1, 2008 Author Share Posted December 1, 2008 trying not to give out too much info since there are locals on this forum. the area can use a magnetic key holder, can be hidden within a shrub, under a bench, lamp post skirt, I would want the cache to be a french fry shape... Quote Link to comment
+MREAGLEWO1 Posted December 1, 2008 Author Share Posted December 1, 2008 (edited) duplicate post......forums are acting up when posting tonight Edited December 1, 2008 by MREAGLEWO1 Quote Link to comment
+murfster Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 I have some fun with spray foam, cement, and hypertufa. Look up the "Cool Cache Container" forum. Murfster Quote Link to comment
+Bad Duck Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 Bondo works wonders on changing the shape of a cache container. Quote Link to comment
Clan Riffster Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 Capturing live Smurfs, and stapling them to the existing container works wonders at altering its original shape. Naturally, you're limited to locations with strong blue color schemes. Quote Link to comment
+MREAGLEWO1 Posted December 1, 2008 Author Share Posted December 1, 2008 has anyone used clay? modeling clay or similar? does it hold up to elements, wet/dry, hot/cold? thanks Quote Link to comment
+WatchDog2020 Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 I’m currently experimenting with an Aluminum melting furnace so I can pour my own shapes for caches. Quote Link to comment
+sbell111 Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 I have used alumilite with great success. Quote Link to comment
+WatchDog2020 Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 I have used alumilite with great success. I just checked out alumilite and it looks like neat stuff. The wife will appreciate me using it and not trying to burn the garage down. Quote Link to comment
+fox-and-the-hound Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Bondo works wonders on changing the shape of a cache container. I never thought of it before, but that's a great idea and very cheap, too. Do you paint it or die the putty? What would you use to mix the color of the putty? Can you get it in different colors? How does it hold up outside in the elements? Quote Link to comment
+Vater_Araignee Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Bondo works wonders on changing the shape of a cache container. I never thought of it before, but that's a great idea and very cheap, too. Do you paint it or die the putty? What would you use to mix the color of the putty? Can you get it in different colors? How does it hold up outside in the elements? Primer and paint just like automotive body repair (you might be able to dye it with acrylic dye but I wouldn't know) and it will hold up better than on a car because your not subjecting it to vibration and other road conditions. Of course I'm also discounting rough cachers. I would reinforce it using hardware cloth. Fiberglass isn't that much harder to work with and you can get dyes for it (not cheap). Quote Link to comment
+Bad Duck Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Bondo has held up real well. I paint it with cheap acrylic craft paint. Couple caches going on several years with no sign of wear on them. Paint has held up well also. Bondo is easy cheap and quick. Rough it up as it is drying gives a great texture. Proper painting can make it look like bark, dirt clods or dog poo.... Smash cotton balls in it let it dry then pick most the cotton off for a molding fuzzy texture. Quote Link to comment
+fox-and-the-hound Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Thanks! I've got a bunch of new ideas to torture some local friends with Quote Link to comment
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