+Teach2Learn Posted June 26, 2004 Share Posted June 26, 2004 I plan to use one of those thin, primarily waterproof matchstick containers at one stage of a multi-cache. It will need to hang near the bottom of a hollow branch shaped somewhat like an elephant trunk. Any ideas on the best way to do this? Do the containers ever come with a hook or would a small one be easy to attach? Does the double-sided velcro work for an extended period of time if attached to wood and plastic? I'm not sure I could screw/nail/pin much into the branch without causing noticeable damage or violating guidelines, but something small might be acceptable. Quote Link to comment
+IV_Warrior Posted June 26, 2004 Share Posted June 26, 2004 Sticky-backed velcro would probably stick well to the match container, but you'd probably need to staple or thumbtack it to the tree to keep the piece stuck to it. Quote Link to comment
+Chillibusher Posted June 26, 2004 Share Posted June 26, 2004 Epoxy will solve all your plastic woes. The stuff sticks to almost anything. You could even just epoxy the hook onto the container. I would avoid the velcro. I just don't think it has the staying power. Quote Link to comment
+Robespierre Posted June 26, 2004 Share Posted June 26, 2004 I have hung things in an onion bag. Maybe you can find a small mesh bag at the dime store - for marbles, or whatever. Quote Link to comment
+briansnat Posted June 26, 2004 Share Posted June 26, 2004 Drill a small pilot hole, screw in a cup hook and seal it with epoxy. Quote Link to comment
btouch Posted June 26, 2004 Share Posted June 26, 2004 I've created some larger hanging caches using 1/2 gallon rubbermaid containers (the clear kind that normally are used in the kitchen instead of the woods). I bought eye-bolts and rubber washers at Home Depot, drilled a pilot hole in the bottom of the container, place a nut and washer on the eye-bolt, run the eye-bolt through the pilot hole, then, on the inside of the container, put another rubber washer and tighten down hard with a final nut. Works great! Quote Link to comment
+LETaylor Posted June 26, 2004 Share Posted June 26, 2004 JB Weld epoxy will hold anything. Cost about $5 at the hardware store and can repair anything up to an engine block. Quote Link to comment
+Teach2Learn Posted June 27, 2004 Author Share Posted June 27, 2004 (edited) Thanks for all of the needed advice. I combined some of the ideas and went with an eye bolt and cup hook solution, reinforced by epoxy mix. It appears to be in great shape. Edited June 27, 2004 by Teach2Learn Quote Link to comment
dampeoples Posted June 27, 2004 Share Posted June 27, 2004 Well, post some pics of it Quote Link to comment
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