I NEED YOUR HELP FAST on a bank chair bucket

I went to the flea market yesterday and found an old football stadium seat for a couple of bucks. Yep, I bought it with the idea of using it for fishing.

The concept is to take this seat, mount it to a padded five gallon bucket swivel so that I end up with a swiveling bucket seat for bank fishing.

I am thinking about mounting the seat to a 22" x 12" block of plywood and then using four inch bolts and washers to mount the seat to the swivel. Do I take the padded seats off then mount to a board and then repad????

Here is the concept video. I need your ideas to turn this into a reality.

https://youtu.be/IxUprtEr-lA


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Mike

No video Mike...

Do you have an old boat seat swivel mount lying around?

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Do you have an old boat seat swivel mount lying around?

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I got rid of all that when I had to give up my boats due to strokes and heart attack. You Tube just finished processing the concept video. It is on the first post now. Thanks

Mike

I think you could just bolt it up, but use a piece of board in front to make it sit with a slant to the back, be careful cause I believe it will tip you over if your not careful.

I second the fact that it could easily tip over with you. That's a lot of additional leverage with a very unstable base. Be very careful if you try it.

I agree with what's already been said. With that said, you need to find out what kind of swivel the bucket has, provided that's the bucket your going to use, which will ruin the padded top on that one.
The easiest way to do it is get you another bucket with a lid, a swivel for a boat seat, and some wood. The way I would do it is sandwich the lid between two pieces of wood, like 3/8 plywood cut about the size of the inside of the bucket. Mark them with the pattern of the mounting holes for the swivel, then drill. you'll only need bolts about 1-1/2" long (for the bottom) some flat washers ( also called fender washers) and I would use nylock nuts. you will also need a rectangular piece of wood the size of the chair. Mount that to the top of the swivel before mounting it to the chair. Once mounted to the swivel and secure, mount your seat to that board. Again, you will only need some short bolts and nuts so it don't interfere with the turning of the swivel. the seat swivel can be gotten in sporting goods at Walmart, or Academy Sports or most any outdoor sports big box stores. Buckets and lids can be gotten at Walmart, Lowes, and all hardware stores, usually near the paint dept.. Hope this Helps you figure it out Mike. Good luck with your seat project, and be careful when using it.

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Originally Posted by slabbandit

I second the fact that it could easily tip over with you. That's a lot of additional leverage with a very unstable base. Be very careful if you try it.

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Hopefully the bucket will have water and some Crappie in it. Still trying to see if it is worth pursuing this idea.

Mike

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Originally Posted by Jamesdean

I agree with what's already been said. With that said, you need to find out what kind of swivel the bucket has, provided that's the bucket your going to use, which will ruin the padded top on that one.
The easiest way to do it is get you another bucket with a lid, a swivel for a boat seat, and some wood. The way I would do it is sandwich the lid between two pieces of wood, like 3/8 plywood cut about the size of the inside of the bucket. Mark them with the pattern of the mounting holes for the swivel, then drill. you'll only need bolts about 1-1/2" long (for the bottom) some flat washers ( also called fender washers) and I would use nylock nuts. you will also need a rectangular piece of wood the size of the chair. Mount that to the top of the swivel before mounting it to the chair. Once mounted to the swivel and secure, mount your seat to that board. Again, you will only need some short bolts and nuts so it don't interfere with the turning of the swivel. the seat swivel can be gotten in sporting goods at Walmart, or Academy Sports or most any outdoor sports big box stores. Buckets and lids can be gotten at Walmart, Lowes, and all hardware stores, usually near the paint dept.. Hope this Helps you figure it out Mike. Good luck with your seat project, and be careful when using it.

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I like how you are thinking. I will look into that concept.

This swivel will be delivered tomorrow from Amazon.
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I would want to reinforce the lid to make it more sturdy. Leaning back would put a lot of pressure on it.

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I would want to reinforce the lid to make it more sturdy. Leaning back would put a lot of pressure on it.

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That's why I said sandich the lid between two pieces of wood cut slightly smaller than the inside diameter of the bucket. it still allows the lid to clamp on bucket, but adds strength to the lid...Jus sayin'

I wouldn't trust it. Even with reinforcing the lid the plastic will eventually break and it can also detach from the bucket, and the instability others have mentioned is a real issue. I understand wanting a swivel seat, maybe research something made from aluminum with legs that has a wide footprint. Prolly won't be convenient to carry though.

Making progress. All parts are cut out. Going to Home depot tomorrow for nuts and bolts.

Mike


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Keep us posted Mike…

Yep. Keep us posted Mike

Might turn out pretty nifty

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That's why I said sandich the lid between two pieces of wood cut slightly smaller than the inside diameter of the bucket. it still allows the lid to clamp on bucket, but adds strength to the lid...Jus sayin'

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I missed that part.

Looking good Mike

let me know when you finish my new bank chair bro , its coming along nicely .....:Rofl

Should be sometime today my friend. We will do our best. A lot of the chair/bucket combo is nuts, clamps and bolts from Home Depot. I already had the drill, saber saw and bucket. The camp chair I found at a flea market. I got a swivel from someone I knew had an old Jon boat. The idea for the project is all mine and the back aches you get fishing on the bank with no back support. LOL

Mike

could you recover the/my new seat in camo please .....asking for a friend :Rofl

A little constructive criticism here. Your expecting a whole lot out of a 5 gallon bucket. I've used the swivel buckets for dove hunting and they don't hold up well. Even with seat properly mounted to the lid with support it's still just a lid and a bucket. I saw you posted a cart to haul your setup. Why not just by a 3# camping chair that folds up in a bag? I just don't ever see the chance to relax completely with a chair mounted to a 5 gallon bucket lid. You said back support but may end up on your butt.

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Might turn out pretty nifty

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Doing some screwing and bolting. The prototype should be finished this morning. It was a fun project.

Attach seat with clamps
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Now to add wood base to the seat and also sandwich the wood to the other side of the seat.
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This is the prototype for the Carter bucket camp chair seat.
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Video coming today. Go make yourself one. Have fun. It works too.

Mike

https://youtu.be/7AcDRk3iUMo

I'm also wondering with everything attached to the plastic lid won't it eventually crack and break? Maybe near the edge or lip.

$60 at Bass Pro or Cabelas you can get a rotating camp chair.
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I might still do that. I just wanted to see if I could make one.
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This is one I liked.


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the bucket needs to match the chair , camo the entire thing and I will send you my mailing info .....:Rofl

Ketchn will be hunting out of it!

I think Ketchn will be making his own. I just wanted to see if I could make an idea of mine into reality. Now I am going to gift myself the one I saw on Amazon, the Goplus swivel camping chair shown above.

Mike

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the bucket needs to match the chair , camo the entire thing and I will send you my mailing info .....:Rofl

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That is a great idea for you to make with your tremendous skills. I can't wait to see what you do with my idea. Keep us posted. It takes about two hours for you to make it. kABOOM is the word. Go for it and have fun hacking my idea.

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I think Ketchn will be making his own. I just wanted to see if I could make an idea of mine into reality. Now I am going to gift myself the one I saw on Amazon, the Goplus swivel camping chair shown above.

Mike

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I think if you’re on uneven ground the one from Bass Pro or Cabela’s might have better legs with adjustment for terrain. :dono Not sure about the Amazon one.

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I think if you’re on uneven ground the one from Bass Pro or Cabela’s might have better legs with adjustment for terrain. :dono Not sure about the Amazon one.

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I like the looks of the one from Cabela's better. It just looks super cool. Now to talk my wife into thinking it is her idea to get me one, or allow me to just order me one. LOL. Perhaps Ketchn, Super Dave, and Slab will feel sorry for this old man and just buy me one and send it to me. Just saying....

Mike

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This model has cup holders and a rod holder built on in to it. Anyway Ketchn, Super Dave, and Slab bless me I will be forever thankful. Shoot me a PM when you all get together and get Old Ship. Hint... I will be 78 in four months. This would be a very nice early birthday present for me PLEASE........

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Model number 2461435 Bass Pro Shops

You’ve gone an upgraded now Ship….lol. The Bass Pro Lunker Lounger doesn’t swivel.

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You’ve gone an upgraded now Ship….lol. The Bass Pro Lunker Lounger doesn’t swivel.

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If you, Ketchn and Slab bless me with it I will be forever grateful. It is model 2461435. PM for my home address.

Thank all of you for your consideration. I am just going to believe you all will make it happen for me. The cost is about $99.00 with free shipping.

Or...you all can just get me the more expensive model that swivels ($120) from Cabela's SKU 1997631and we will see about getting an attached rod holder later.

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I am worth that aren't I. Thanks for making it happen.

Mike

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Originally Posted by shipahoy41

If you, Ketchn and Slab bless me with it I will be forever grateful. It is model 2461435. PM for my home address.

Thank all of you for your consideration. I am just going to believe you all will make it happen for me. The cost is about $99.00 with free shipping.

Or...you all can just get me the more expensive model that swivels ($120) from Cabela's SKU 1997631and we will see about getting an attached rod holder later.

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I am worth that aren't I. Thanks for making it happen.

Mike

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lol….PM sent

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lol….PM sent

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PM answered.

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