tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6619256961244076192.post5100606344028809543..comments2024-01-30T04:18:24.084-06:00Comments on Pochade Box Paintings: How to build your own Pochade Boxjimserrettstudiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16604574528873628463noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6619256961244076192.post-50104898766480403612012-04-17T07:53:04.851-05:002012-04-17T07:53:04.851-05:00Tout d’abord félicitations pour votre note, tout a...Tout d’abord félicitations pour votre note, tout autant éclairantes et posées. Cela dit, certains détails auraient pu comporter davantage de précisions, par exemple vers la conclusion. C’est juste un moyen de dire que je suis pressé de lire la suite.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01819018605230941412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6619256961244076192.post-92033375235152025352011-08-29T20:21:21.114-05:002011-08-29T20:21:21.114-05:00Thank you very much for the plan for a pochade box...Thank you very much for the plan for a pochade box.Due to major back surgery I was looking for something lightweight to allow me to explore plein air painting. It was easy to build and I am excited to try it out.<br />I hope I can now be fearless in my plein air paintings.Chris Stusekhttp://www.chrisstusek.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6619256961244076192.post-65322941081070441412011-08-02T19:26:55.206-05:002011-08-02T19:26:55.206-05:00Thanks so much for these post. I just made my own ...Thanks so much for these post. I just made my own pochade box, with a few modifications. check it out on my painting blog:<br /><a href="http://www.christopherclark.com/?p=1752" rel="nofollow">http://www.christopherclark.com/?p=1752</a>Chris Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09821561542709831834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6619256961244076192.post-38207995288650678312011-05-11T06:11:31.252-05:002011-05-11T06:11:31.252-05:00Thanks a ton it was a good support, now to build o...Thanks a ton it was a good support, now to build our own pochade box is without a doubt easy with the help of your information. ThanksMutuelle santehttp://www.mutuelle-sante-fsp.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6619256961244076192.post-87383819979406473232011-04-02T09:49:02.283-05:002011-04-02T09:49:02.283-05:00Jeff, Very nice pochade box.
Just think of all th...Jeff, Very nice pochade box. <br />Just think of all the money you saved and can now use for new paints, panels and <br />brushes.<br /><br />As far as the attachment system, a few artists have had issues with the t-nut installation, mainly from using a soft wood. With a hard wood or plywood you won’t have this issue.<br />I do think your mounting method is the better approach, but I had a fear that if I had to replace the t-nut I would have to remove the base plate which I glued and nailed on.<br />Looking back and from talking with other artist I think if one was to use a thicker <br />bottom panel you could permanently attach a quick release tripod mount. However that raises the question of added weight, I have got to say as to date I have not had a problem with the mounting and my box has had couple of good falls. <br /><br />A quick tip to remove the wet panel, tilt the tripod base foreword until it is nearly parallel to the ground so that the painted panel is supported by the Pochade lid. Release the bungee and just slide the panel off directly into a panel carrier. Will cut down on any retouching back in the studio.<br /><br />Really enjoyed your site and your work.<br />Can not wait to see some sketches and plein-airs from your new kit.<br /><br />Best to you and yours, Jimjimserrettstudiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16604574528873628463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6619256961244076192.post-61988876356435672802011-03-31T21:34:27.610-05:002011-03-31T21:34:27.610-05:00Hi Jim, Thanks for sharing your plan. I finished m...Hi Jim, Thanks for sharing your plan. I finished mine recently and am dying to try it for a test drive! I have some pictures. http://josefsy.blogspot.com/2011/03/diy-pochade-box.html<br />I saw some comments about the T nut being wobbly. I think it is better if the T nut is installed behind the piece of hard wood. I had to do a counter sink (3/4 dia) and about 5/8 in. deep, install the T nut and make a little plug to cover it. I hope I make sense. Cheers.Josef Syhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02929825336436142755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6619256961244076192.post-27641492619370185302011-03-29T16:47:15.031-05:002011-03-29T16:47:15.031-05:00Jeremy, Very nice !
Always interesting to see anot...Jeremy, Very nice !<br />Always interesting to see another artists modification to the ever increasing world<br />famous Serrett Box. Lol<br />I hope it delivers some great work to you, now get out there and dirty that<br />pretty thing up.jimserrettstudiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16604574528873628463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6619256961244076192.post-69685426601594992282011-03-23T10:49:06.943-05:002011-03-23T10:49:06.943-05:00Jim, thanks for the info. I just made my own pocha...Jim, thanks for the info. I just made my own pochade box according to your plans with some minor mods. Feel free to see it at my blog: http://jeremysams.blogspot.com/2011/03/homemade-pochade-box.html<br /><br />I can't wait to dirty it up with some paint!Jeremyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06688905106379242527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6619256961244076192.post-25235123330503393892011-02-14T10:53:14.795-06:002011-02-14T10:53:14.795-06:00Hi An,
I think that is a great idea.
It would cert...Hi An,<br />I think that is a great idea.<br />It would certainly be simple to assemble, if the cradles are thick enough to take the hardware. You’re over half way done.<br /> If the panels do not work out, look into a cigar box and fitting hardware to it.<br />Best of luck.jimserrettstudiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16604574528873628463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6619256961244076192.post-37952153551946181012011-02-13T15:17:29.174-06:002011-02-13T15:17:29.174-06:00Jim,
I'm inspired by you pochade. I wonder if ...Jim,<br />I'm inspired by you pochade. I wonder if I could make it using 2 (11 x 14)cradled 7/8 inch birch/wood panels that are sold online Cheap Joes or Paint on This. I would just need to make the slots and add the other hardware. It would be more professional that if I made the boxes myself.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6619256961244076192.post-85149747425807238662010-12-02T11:00:51.573-06:002010-12-02T11:00:51.573-06:00Georgie Rey, I missed your comment.
There are som...Georgie Rey, I missed your comment.<br /> There are some great accessories on the market, and some fantastic Pochade manufacturers. I want them all!<br /> I looked closely at the T-nut plate when I built this kit, but decided that my goal was to build a inexpensive, functional, entry level Pochade Box that anyone could build easily with simple hardware and tools. The T-nut plate cost would have been equal to all the material cost in the Pochade Box.<br />Besides after two years of using this box I have not had any problems.<br />The only issue was from one artist who used a soft wood (pine) as the base plate. Use a hardwood, a hard plywood is even better and mount your quick release to it and leave it on and you won’t have a issue. <br />I really like Zan Barrage’s boxes, (artezan.blogspot.com) it is always interesting to see creative people solving similar ideas. Just fascinating the answers artist come up with.<br />Thanks for your input GR.jimserrettstudiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16604574528873628463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6619256961244076192.post-40388274407677891982010-12-02T10:20:33.842-06:002010-12-02T10:20:33.842-06:00Hi Jo, Thanks for the comment.
I did make a pair...Hi Jo, Thanks for the comment.<br /><br /> I did make a pair of sliding cleats from small wood scrape that slide in the same slots as the bungee.<br />It works pretty well, but the bungee is tighter and simpler to deal with.<br />Experiment with it, I am sure there is a better hardware/butteryfly mechanism idea then I had.jimserrettstudiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16604574528873628463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6619256961244076192.post-87205575323243370262010-12-02T07:11:18.622-06:002010-12-02T07:11:18.622-06:00Brilliant! I have a pochade panel box which my hu...Brilliant! I have a pochade panel box which my husband made for me years ago but which I have never used. It's big enough to take quite big panels,while remaining portable (under my arm!) but your idea of including slots for a bungee is perfect for adapting to different sizes. This gets around weather conditions too! I've thought of trying sliding butterfly nuts through to small blocks to brace against the sides of the panel - what do you think?patmospherehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11483848811740253733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6619256961244076192.post-17326930786508887372010-10-30T06:28:09.347-05:002010-10-30T06:28:09.347-05:00Looks wonderful am going to make it! As for access...Looks wonderful am going to make it! As for accessories some useful info I have found to go with this lovely box: To solve the problem of the tee nut, after scanning the net have found 2 places who sell Tripod Tee nut plates: www.pochadeshop.co.uk, www.judsonart.com.(usa). Holbein stainless steel brush washers look good to hang from your box: www.danielsmith.com sell them.(they have rubber seals) There was an excellent article by Zan Barrage and he included his Mijello Artelier Palette which has a lid and rubber seal. Would have to make the box a little bigger as the size is 13.25" x 9.125".<br />Georgie ReyGeorgie Reynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6619256961244076192.post-35364293926608613102010-10-26T07:23:56.501-05:002010-10-26T07:23:56.501-05:00Excellent post! Thanks for sharing your ideas!Excellent post! Thanks for sharing your ideas!Steve PPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02985228895081571087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6619256961244076192.post-6560691413548112852010-08-09T20:04:10.228-05:002010-08-09T20:04:10.228-05:00Very cool.
Thanks for the info.
:)Very cool.<br />Thanks for the info.<br />:)Leenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6619256961244076192.post-81937877588909237252010-02-17T10:10:53.490-06:002010-02-17T10:10:53.490-06:00Hello Kevin.
Thanks for the comments.
I am pretty...Hello Kevin.<br />Thanks for the comments.<br /><br />I am pretty content with the box.<br />Does exactly what I want it to do with out much fussing around.<br />The main thing for me was to have something quick and easy to build so that I could get into more plein air work.<br /><br />But I am always amazed by the innovations people come up with on this design, I have posted a few in this blog, Ron Guthrie has produced his second and larger version. Another artist built a panel carrier inside of the box and I will probably make a small thumb box on that concept.<br /><br />But as a kit to get me working out of doors I could not be happier with it.<br /><br />Would like to see your kit when your done and hope it is a avenue to some great workjimserrettstudiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16604574528873628463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6619256961244076192.post-82002210035925150382010-02-16T19:24:29.114-06:002010-02-16T19:24:29.114-06:00I starting my Serrett Box this weekend. I think it...I starting my Serrett Box this weekend. I think it is a great design, simple even, elegant. <br /><br />Now that you and my fellow fans of your design have had the opportunity for some test drives, do you have any suggestions or things that you would do a bit differently?<br /><br />Thanks for the great post, Kevinkohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18032123712740407432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6619256961244076192.post-18727812850602249812009-11-13T02:42:49.178-06:002009-11-13T02:42:49.178-06:00Jim,
Just finished building the pochade box tod...Jim,<br /> Just finished building the pochade box today and it looks great. It was very easy to build and I can't wait to take it out for a test drive. Many thanks for the detailed instructions and pics of construction. I've been wanting to do this for a long time. Many thanks.<br />RonRon Guthriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09173474868558565132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6619256961244076192.post-80151588541552708032009-09-13T18:50:07.904-05:002009-09-13T18:50:07.904-05:00Thank you for the photos and info on how to make a...Thank you for the photos and info on how to make a pochade box. I had started one a couple of years ago and given up. You inspired me to finish the box. I have to correct the t-nut attachment to the tripod. There is a little rocking movement there because the t-nut is not flush with the wood. I will try it out soon. I also made the panel carrier and just need to put on the hinge and latch. <br />Thank you for the great info.Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10927994243743727696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6619256961244076192.post-78814285168715492092009-08-23T16:05:42.864-05:002009-08-23T16:05:42.864-05:00Hi Jim,
I just finished building and testdriving m...Hi Jim,<br />I just finished building and testdriving my pochade box and panel carrier made according to your instructions. they work wonderful, thank you for your generosity and posting the steps.<br />RuthRuth Squitierihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02218278690343002767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6619256961244076192.post-40082413584572834362009-03-10T07:43:00.000-05:002009-03-10T07:43:00.000-05:00Kenny, I hope you build one you like. This one wor...Kenny, I hope you build one you like. This one works very similar to a easy L, or open box M brand. I love it. <BR/> The table leg braces I bought at Lowes Hardware, made by Stanley. I think they were in the section with furniture hardware.<BR/>But you can find them on line. <BR/> If you build this box I would love to see it,<BR/>thanks for the comment.<BR/>Jimjimserrettstudiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16604574528873628463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6619256961244076192.post-67619238117021691972009-03-09T18:34:00.000-05:002009-03-09T18:34:00.000-05:00Mr. SerrettThis is amazing! I built a pochade box ...Mr. Serrett<BR/>This is amazing! I built a pochade box a few months ago, but after using it once I found that it was incredibly awkward and it ended up discouraging me from painting. But now I'm inspired to try to build another!<BR/><BR/>I only have one question, where in the hardware store did you happen upon the table leg brace? I've been looking for something like it for so long, I almost raided my grandmother's dining room table for itAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6619256961244076192.post-52886999523218049352009-03-05T09:49:00.000-06:002009-03-05T09:49:00.000-06:00Hello Anonymous, Yes, the bungee is just simplisti...Hello Anonymous,<BR/> Yes, the bungee is just simplistic.<BR/> And the panel is very snug to the board, you have to nudge it side to side to move it up or down. So it is very tight, holds canvas panels completely flat. Of course you can take the bungee off and reposition it. I just clip it into the height I want and push it to level.<BR/>Thanks for your question.jimserrettstudiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16604574528873628463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6619256961244076192.post-29437621178364125322009-03-05T09:44:00.000-06:002009-03-05T09:44:00.000-06:00Shari, I'll certainly be posting my Pochade adven...Shari,<BR/> I'll certainly be posting my Pochade adventures here. But it's been so cold lately that I am pretty content just being in the studio working and sipping coffee.<BR/> I had so many layers of clothes on the other day I could barely raise my arms.<BR/>LOLjimserrettstudiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16604574528873628463noreply@blogger.com