We used to build a crude version of this each time we were siding in the winter. Plywood box with a simple light fixture plugged into an extension cord. Would love to do something like this for all my adhesives in my truck overnight. I just bring them inside for now. This is a really cool idea for making a permanent solution. Thanks Rob
Hey Rob. We use an old igloo cooler with a lizard heat mat . The mats can be bought in different sizes and cost $10 to $50. It is really simple and works great. We are in Rhode Island and it gets pretty cold here too.
Crazy seems like we all battle with this issue! I was just thinking last week of what can I do to solve this issue thanks Rob! I think I’ll start here and post progress!!!
I am going to assemble one with a cooler and a reptile mat to help save some space. Use a reptile mat in the bottom it should help heat tubes of caulk and help with keeping things warm. The temperature controller will regulate the temp inside the box.
I built one similar years ago for use in my wood shop. Had trouble with the bulbs burning out. Now I use a line voltage thermostat and a hair dryer. The hair dryer is safer since it has a thermal fuse incase something goes wrong. Mine is mounted on by shop wall and filled with glues and varnishes.
All my silicone and MS polymer, and I have a lot. Is just kept in my van all year around. In winter time here in Denmark, it can go down to -10 degree Celsius/14 Fahrenheit . And both the silicone and the MS Polymer, works fine.
Awesome idea !!!!!!!! Thanks for the knowledge on how to build one of these Hot Boxs !!!!!! I have a lot of wood gule an sealant caulking for projects.
never would have thought of this, going to build one of these. gone are the days from bringing in the glue from the garage to the house over the winter nights.
Great idea. I would think using a small cooler would be easier and faster, though. Just drill through the side for the cord to your heater control and mount the heater control/bulb to a piece of scrap wood that can sit in the bottom of the cooler with some hardware cloth to protect it.
We made one of these for our subfloor adhesives back in the day (mid 80's) back then I still lived back in Wisconsin and we worked rain or shine snowing or no snow. Pretty crude, but we just more or less made it the same size of the box the Tubes came in plus the material thickness and the 1" inch foam insulation we used. Had a light bulb in the bottom with a metal type grid on top of the bulb that all the tubes sat on with a hinged top of course too. Worked great at the time and certainly helped with keeping the tubes from freezing and with the ease of use!! Ahhhh the memories!! Don't care what anybody says... Hard work is a GOOD thing and the ability to preform it!! I've always been thankful for the health I've had!! Happy holidays my friend!!
Im looking to do something like this but on a bigger scale for a water pump outside my cabin during the winter (below 32*). What would you recommend as a heating source? Box would be roughly 66"x30"x36". Appreciate the advice
We just used a bucket put 2in kingspan insulation on the bottom and 1 inch around the side and put hot water in it. Held the mastics for at least 4-5 hours
That’s a great idea! We would just keep all the non freezable stuff in a 5 gallon bucket and lug it into the house at night and back to the truck in the am. Or ideally leave it on sight.
I love this idea. I was wondering if any manufacturer had invented such a device. I was thinking more along the lines of a padded compartment with an electric blanket kind of function.
right now i use a backpack, easier too bring in and out everytime as it rides in the cab. however the 18v heat blankets and m12 coat heaters have me thinking of creating something like this that would be self sufficient. i dont have the ability to plug in overnight only when onsite.
Great idea if you have a trailer.. I’m a 1 man show with a 1/2 ton truck. So if I have 2 or 3 stops in a day. I have to bring it all in to every job in a tool bag. My luck its always the job at the end of the day
Yeah that’s perfect! I’m already drawing up plans to make my own. I would love to pick your brain a little more about some of the business side of remodel contracting. Can I send you an email?
Nothing is more frustrating then realizing in the morning that I forgot to bring my glue and caulk box in from my trailer the night before. This has been on my list of things to do.
This is San Diego again for what it’s worth if that bulb isn’t durable enough they make ceramic heat lamps for reptile aquariums That can take a pretty good smack without breaking and the last four years if necessary.
Rob Robillard, have you had issues with the bulb or the controller? In your opinion. Do you think it would keep warm a 20x20x30 inch in 20 degree weather inside a shed?
Made one from a cooler, cpu heatsink, a simple thermostat and 12v fan that way I could plug it into my truck. Could reach up to about 70 degrees and maintain relatively easy
If you ever get nervous about using a light bulb, pipe tape to keep pipes from freezing might work.👍 I love that temperature control. Will have to keep that idea for future reference.
How about using a retired cooler? In my case, it would have to be a small cooler. I converted a Head Start bus into my work truck and it filled up quick!
It doesn't hurt them really. But using the batteries or charging them outside of a certain temperature range (like below 32 - above 130F) will shorten their life.
the first time i saw this was 1998 when the windshield was replaced on my truck during minnesota winter months the guy doing the install had given his idea to the glass company one smart individual !!!
Yeah, every year I go to the tool shed and load up all the glues and chemicals into a tub and bring them inside. 1 year I didn't, and I lost about $100 worth
I like your hotbox - great idea on the control unit!...BUT we haven using the caulk warmer bags (arcticwarmers.com/product-category/caulk-warmers/) for the past few seasons - While they do not hold as much as your hot box we have found them perfect for smaller jobs where only one to three tubes are required.
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We used to build a crude version of this each time we were siding in the winter. Plywood box with a simple light fixture plugged into an extension cord.
Would love to do something like this for all my adhesives in my truck overnight. I just bring them inside for now.
This is a really cool idea for making a permanent solution. Thanks Rob
Hey Rob. We use an old igloo cooler with a lizard heat mat . The mats can be bought in different sizes and cost $10 to $50. It is really simple and works great. We are in Rhode Island and it gets pretty cold here too.
I need to make a box g=for my batteries - Ill check out the lizard mat. thanks for the tip
Great idea. Now I need to build one to keep things warm in the winter and cool in the summer. It can get very hot here in the desert.
Great idea. Made me think of a Coleman plug-in cooler I had years ago
Crazy seems like we all battle with this issue! I was just thinking last week of what can I do to solve this issue thanks Rob! I think I’ll start here and post progress!!!
Scrilla awesome let us know
I am going to assemble one with a cooler and a reptile mat to help save some space. Use a reptile mat in the bottom it should help heat tubes of caulk and help with keeping things warm. The temperature controller will regulate the temp inside the box.
I built one similar years ago for use in my wood shop. Had trouble with the bulbs burning out. Now I use a line voltage thermostat and a hair dryer. The hair dryer is safer since it has a thermal fuse incase something goes wrong. Mine is mounted on by shop wall and filled with glues and varnishes.
All my silicone and MS polymer, and I have a lot. Is just kept in my van all year around. In winter time here in Denmark, it can go down to -10 degree Celsius/14 Fahrenheit . And both the silicone and the MS Polymer, works fine.
Awesome idea !!!!!!!! Thanks for the knowledge on how to build one of these Hot Boxs !!!!!! I have a lot of wood gule an sealant caulking for projects.
never would have thought of this, going to build one of these. gone are the days from bringing in the glue from the garage to the house over the winter nights.
Great idea. I would think using a small cooler would be easier and faster, though. Just drill through the side for the cord to your heater control and mount the heater control/bulb to a piece of scrap wood that can sit in the bottom of the cooler with some hardware cloth to protect it.
Awesome idea, I'm in SW Michigan so can solve a lot of issues.
Glad to help
Thank you for the tip on the hot box . I'm sure you can use it for other things as well like tools just need a bigger size?
We made one of these for our subfloor adhesives back in the day (mid 80's) back then I still lived back in Wisconsin and we worked rain or shine snowing or no snow. Pretty crude, but we just more or less made it the same size of the box the Tubes came in plus the material thickness and the 1" inch foam insulation we used. Had a light bulb in the bottom with a metal type grid on top of the bulb that all the tubes sat on with a hinged top of course too.
Worked great at the time and certainly helped with keeping the tubes from freezing and with the ease of use!! Ahhhh the memories!! Don't care what anybody says... Hard work is a GOOD thing and the ability to preform it!! I've always been thankful for the health I've had!!
Happy holidays my friend!!
Awesome a grill style shelf would work well also
Im looking to do something like this but on a bigger scale for a water pump outside my cabin during the winter (below 32*). What would you recommend as a heating source? Box would be roughly 66"x30"x36". Appreciate the advice
We just used a bucket put 2in kingspan insulation on the bottom and 1 inch around the side and put hot water in it. Held the mastics for at least 4-5 hours
That’s a great idea! We would just keep all the non freezable stuff in a 5 gallon bucket and lug it into the house at night and back to the truck in the am. Or ideally leave it on sight.
I love this idea. I was wondering if any manufacturer had invented such a device. I was thinking more along the lines of a padded compartment with an electric blanket kind of function.
Dave Groove Master Gore yes there are commercially heated bags you can buy
I had several versions of this over the years. But you can use a old cooler and a trouble light.with a grill.
right now i use a backpack, easier too bring in and out everytime as it rides in the cab. however the 18v heat blankets and m12 coat heaters have me thinking of creating something like this that would be self sufficient. i dont have the ability to plug in overnight only when onsite.
How did I not think of this lol. Great idea
Great idea if you have a trailer.. I’m a 1 man show with a 1/2 ton truck. So if I have 2 or 3 stops in a day. I have to bring it all in to every job in a tool bag. My luck its always the job at the end of the day
Funny enough Rob I built one of these last week in my work shop last week.
Mainly for my batteries and glue
Yeah I'm gonna get myself hot box for my caulk tonight 😁... Milwaukee should of made M18
Hot box part of their tough box.
I'm trying to figure out an 18V version now.
Hmm, would a 40watt bulb run off of the Milwaukee Top-Off?
That’s a good one
This will help me build a box to keep my EV cable warm in the winter so it's not so rigid
I use an old fridge with the same set up for the controller and a bulb. I love this idea for my trailer though!
Zach McBournie my buddy did the same in his shop, I needed something smaller
Yeah that’s perfect! I’m already drawing up plans to make my own. I would love to pick your brain a little more about some of the business side of remodel contracting. Can I send you an email?
Zach McBournie yes email me at robertrobillard@comcast.net
A Concord Carpenter / ToolBoxBuzz Sent! Thanks so much!
Ya dude
12v option?
Nice work
Thanks - useful info ❤
Thanks alot
Great idea, l either leave it in my truck and it freezes or l bring it in and forget to take it to work, l buy about 100 tubes of caulk each Winter.
Great idea
Where did you get those ryobi ear proctdtion i can only find the earbuds
small gun safe heater is what I use, similar idea btw.
Nothing is more frustrating then realizing in the morning that I forgot to bring my glue and caulk box in from my trailer the night before. This has been on my list of things to do.
Genius
When I was a Kid we used two round headlamps.
This is San Diego again for what it’s worth if that bulb isn’t durable enough they make ceramic heat lamps for reptile aquariums That can take a pretty good smack without breaking and the last four years if necessary.
Rob Robillard, have you had issues with the bulb or the controller? In your opinion. Do you think it would keep warm a 20x20x30 inch in 20 degree weather inside a shed?
Julien Goguen no issues and yes
Great idea!!!
Made one from a cooler, cpu heatsink, a simple thermostat and 12v fan that way I could plug it into my truck. Could reach up to about 70 degrees and maintain relatively easy
Cool idea
What is wrong with me, I live in San Diego and I still watched this video you never know when I know when knowledge will come in handy?
How is it holding up months later?
perfect
i like that
If you ever get nervous about using a light bulb, pipe tape to keep pipes from freezing might work.👍
I love that temperature control. Will have to keep that idea for future reference.
Reminds me, I do have a long line of heat tape. Might be just the ticket for rough handling.
Stephen Martin interesting ideas - your talking tracer heat tape right.?
@@ConcordCarpenter Yes. Heat tape.👍
How about using a retired cooler? In my case, it would have to be a small cooler. I converted a Head Start bus into my work truck and it filled up quick!
KLM Builders sure thing!
Lol stoners logged off after the first few seconds🤣😂🤣😂
Canoga Parque 818 me lol
to make it more easy for yall. incubator, ice box, done.
portable? hand warmer ice box. done
Using this to make a bong
How bad does the cold air hurt the batteries?
It doesn't hurt them really. But using the batteries or charging them outside of a certain temperature range (like below 32 - above 130F) will shorten their life.
Joseph Alsheimer best to warm them prior to charge
the first time i saw this was 1998 when the windshield was replaced on my truck during minnesota winter months the guy doing the install had given his idea to the glass company one smart individual !!!
Brian B yes windshield replacement tech have to keep their adhesive a certain temp
Yeah, every year I go to the tool shed and load up all the glues and chemicals into a tub and bring them inside. 1 year I didn't, and I lost about $100 worth
I like your hotbox - great idea on the control unit!...BUT we haven using the caulk warmer bags (arcticwarmers.com/product-category/caulk-warmers/) for the past few seasons - While they do not hold as much as your hot box we have found them perfect for smaller jobs where only one to three tubes are required.
Just roll up the windows on your vehicle...
Around here, the only way to keep things from freezing is not to put them in the freezer for too long.
It’s not “I have a I dear” “I have a idea”
I have done very similar with Stodoys plans designs.
Stodoys plans has very good designs and plans.