How to Build a Pochade Plein Air Painting Box!

I used an Eylar Hard Case and built a pochade outdoor painting box to take out on my plein air trips! This video shows you how to do the same! You will see me build the interior creating space for supplies, the palette that hinges and leaves room for a palette garage (see materials list below), and the panel holder and wet panel compartment. There is a place to hang a wash can and the knob works to also hang the trash bag. This box is also equipped with a tripod attachment. I’m quite pleased with the outcome of the project and I’m relieved at its sturdiness.

Below, I have included links to the Amazon products I used for my box. If you click on a link and purchase the item, you won’t pay any more than the item’s regular cost. I will make a small amount from Amazon for each sale.

Supplies I used:

Forstner Bit Set for Wood Drilling
https://amzn.to/3SJFrI7

Velcro Strips cut into thinner strips
https://amzn.to/3KGcqes

Keeper 10” Mini Bungee Cords (cut and knotted to size for different panel sizes)
https://amzn.to/3ktyOx7

Hillman Stainless Round Base Tee Nut (1/4" 20 x 5/16” x 3/4”)
https://amzn.to/41qrmDk

Gorilla 2 Part Epoxy, 5 Minute
https://amzn.to/3xXZAAu

Palette Garage 12”
https://amzn.to/3Yaz9T4

Eylar Protective Camera Hard Case (13.37" x 11.62” x 6”)
https://amzn.to/3kFqeLt

Wood Pieces for Supports I used various sizes of square wooden dowels
(no link but there are some options on Amazon)

3 9”x12” 1/8” panels glued
https://amzn.to/3ZxBGrD

Small Hinges and Screws
(no link but find thin small hinges at your local hardware store)

Wood Glue (any wood glue will work)
https://amzn.to/3SyH7nT

Mini Knob
https://amzn.to/3SPifIv

You will also need a sturdy tripod with 1/4” screw plate attachment.
This is the tripod I use but there are less expensive brands. The tripod
for this box must be sturdy however.
https://amzn.to/3mfW6XK