DIY Trail camera security box

[martensmax]

Was working around in the shop this afternoon on some trail camera boxes and this is what i came up with. One finished and one in the works. Can be lag screwed or chained to the tree. Should be good for some public spots i wanna check out.

 

[5 shot group]

Nice. They look very stout. I would recommend a drain hole in the bottom, if not already drilled.

 

[martensmax]

Pick up some locks today. It would keep an honest man honest but might be picking up some better ones before i put them out. Got my second on primed should have it painted this evening. If i can fight off heat stroke on sunday when its gonna be 90 + i might venture out with them.

 

[Jasper17]

Those look like they are stout, but one thing to maybe consider at least in AZ they frown on screwing anything into a tree. Maybe not a problem where your at. but a goog cable and lock would fix that issue. Good job

 

[snakelk]

Nice job on the boxes, and they do look stout!

I've made a few myself, although minus the welding fabrication. I used electrical switch boxes (much thinner metal, but they have worked well). I'm still working on a few more for other cams I own.

Mine are primarily for critter (bear and elk) and weather protection, so I've moved to smaller and lighter padlocks.

Here's a few of mine:

 

[martensmax]

Nice job on the boxes, and they do look stout!

I've made a few myself, although minus the welding fabrication. I used electrical switch boxes (much thinner metal, but they have worked well). I'm still working on a few more for other cams I own.

Mine are primarily for critter (bear and elk) and weather protection, so I've moved to smaller and lighter padlocks.

Here's a few of mine:

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Looks good !

 

[Jasper17]

Those look really good and good idea on the disconnect boxes. What did you use to coat those with.

 

[snakelk]

Thanks. I got the box idea from a guy on the Chasingame forum. The coating for the texture is Liquid Nails construction adhesive.

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[Jasper17]

Thats a great idea with the material used. I think that one against that bark blends in super good.

 

[snakelk]

Applying the texture and paint is the fun part. I brought home a piece of bark from a Douglas Fir and then used it to try and get the box to blend in.

 

[Elcy]

Those loook great!

 

[Downeaster]

VERY well done!

 

[Ldav07]

Great idea with the electrical boxes

 

[Nshipman]

Looks like a fun project and great way to save some money! Thanks

 

[Colowhit]

Nice work!

 

[Bboucher1856]

Nice. Thanks for sharing. May need to save some plate.

 

[Elker]

Nice job on the boxes, and they do look stout!

I've made a few myself, although minus the welding fabrication. I used electrical switch boxes (much thinner metal, but they have worked well). I'm still working on a few more for other cams I own.

Mine are primarily for critter (bear and elk) and weather protection, so I've moved to smaller and lighter padlocks.

Here's a few of mine:

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[Neumann]

These look stout I think I’ve got some scrap laying around might give it a try

 

[BoganOutdoors]

I too used the AC/Hot tub panel boxes. Lowe's and Home Depot have slightly different sizes to get a tighter fit, if desired.
For public land use, I drill holes in the back of the box in order to run a python style lock snug to the tree. I then use a pad lock on the locking tabs of the panel box. This allows me to still acces the camera without detaching from the tree.
I also used foam inside the box to insulate. Does take extra work to cut out for the camera, but well worth it when running the camera in freezing temps.

 

[reddingfishguide]

great idea. i am going to make some of these myself.