How to Make a Goat Tack Box

Tack boxes, used to keep small items such as hoof trimmers, medicines and brushes, are usually small affairs. In dealing with goats, however, it is often a good idea to build a strong, large tack box to make sure that your herd doesn't wreak havoc on your equipment. This plan will allow you to build a 2-by-4-by-4-foot box that will discourage even the most curious goats from causing trouble.

Things You'll Need

  • 2, 2-by-4-by-8-foot unfinished planks
  • 12, 1-by-6-by-8-foot unfinished planks
  • 1, 4-by-8-foot plywood sheet, 1 inch thick
  • About 150, 1 1/2-inch wood screws
  • About 36, 1-inch wood screws
  • Tape measure
  • Circular, table or chop saw
  • Drill with Phillips-head bit
  • 4 wheeled casters
  • 2 strong hinges, self-lowering
  • 1 swivel hasp
  • Numeric lock
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Instructions

    • 1

      Cut the two 2-by-4-by-8-foot boards in half. You'll use them as corner posts. Cut the plywood sheet in half. Secure the posts to each corner of the plywood base with at least three 1 1/2-inch wood screws.

    • 2

      Cut 16 of the 1-by-6-by-8-foot boards in half. Secure them to the posts along the 4-foot-long end of the rectangular box with two 1 1/2-inch wood screws at each end. Cut four of the 1-by-6-by-8-foot boards into quarters. Secure them to the posts along the 2-foot-long end of the rectangular box using 1 1/2-inch screws. Be sure not to leave large gaps between the 1-by-6-by-8-foot boards.

    • 3

      Turn the box on its side. Attach the caster wheels using 1-inch wood screws. Be sure to position the wheels close to the corners so that the box will roll smoothly. Return the box to its upright position.

    • 4

      Attach the hinges to the long side of the box using 1-inch screws. Secure the other end of the hinges to the remaining plywood section using 1-inch screws. Attach the swivel hasp to the other long side of the box and secure with a numeric lock.

    • 5

      Move the box to a covered area. Keep an eye on the goats to make sure they don't try to eat the box. If they begin nibbling on it, staple chicken wire to the exterior.