The newer coils made for existing metal detectors can detect 2 feet and more with a precision that was not available 5 years ago. Might want to consider using metal shavings from a machine shop or coarse steel wool to create a "fuzzy layer" that shows up as "hot" but worthless. If you can find a source for magnetite or rotten iron, spread it about at the 4 to 9 inch level and even if they rescan, it should show up as junk metal and get ignored. Good luck.
@jimmie200 You can bury it in your yard but anybody who thinks you might have burried something is going to check your yard first thing. It's alot harder to determine the location if you don't own the property. Thanks for watchikng
@wardenatgs Teflon tape might work just as well I've never tried it. There is some stuff I've never checked on because of there location and because there are back up's in case there is a problem with those. Everything else I check on at least once a year I've never had a problem with any of these. There are some things that require batteries, the batteries are kept in the tube but not in the device the are to be used for and they get replaced every year when I check on things.
very good video instuction and ideas. If any one can answer please do, but whats the solution to opening the screw top, which seems o be the best way, if you say had to buggout in a hurry and dont have the proper tools. What is the ultimate solution. Also, sealing what is the best thing to use that will not degrade the pvc and will not hinder in trying to open the cache in bad times. Thanks for responses. again great video and step by step instruction.
I think this is the best video on caches you can find on YouTube. Another option instead of using grease on the threads is using Vaseline, then you can leave a small tube taped to the inside of the plug to reseal it.
Great container. It's gonna leak, but good enough for the packaged contents you suggested. Though the metal detection avoidance part was pants on head retarded. It might confuse 70 year old Floridians looking for lost pocket change on the beach, but screws and drill bits signal totally different than 90 rounds of 7.62x39...
amazing idea. Very practical and no one thinks twice to look if it's partially exposed it just looks like water access or something in the event it does find away to expose itself.
if you go to some of the gun shows you can pick up empty sonar bouy tubes for 20-25 bucks and the have a really good resistance to metal detectors as well as infa red
i like the nails idea and the logic with the depth of burial and adding the metal above it. great video. have you ever put tubes in hills or banks horizontal?
@kylew398 I've never put one in a bank or hill If your talking about a creek or river bank I would be worried about flooding and erosion uncovering the tube. As far as a hillside I never really thought about it.
Did this 10 years ago with the screw on top, but I used a this bead of auto gasket silicone. Good tight and watertight. Open one 2 years ago for inspection, using a pipe wrench to break the seal. Everything still good and dry, ammo still bright and shinny and weapons in perfect shape. You can "roll" the glue out of the threads with a finger, apply glue again and screw back in. Five ft tube holds, 2 rifles,mags and ammo. Tip. In Fence rows, other peoples farms, at night.
the vacuum bagging is the definitely way important, I lost a bunch of ammo due to condensation in a drum I had burried. Many metal detectors can ignore a good bit of iron, you would be better to mix up some brass,stainless,copper wire snips or mowed up aluminum cans with the iron to really mess with a detectorist
Awesome "how to" video -- I subscribed because I hope to see more. My method of construction is the exact same (I worked for a swimming pool contractor for a bit). I recommend using petroleum jelly (PJ) as the lube on the threads -- which does the same as grease -- and can be reapplied each time you remove the cap. Just keep a small squeeze tube of PJ at the top of the contents,
@22justus2 You can get those used pretty cheap. Just cover one in grease, wrap it up in plastic and bury it somewhere if your worried about not having one handy when you need to open the tube. You can also use PVC cable saws to cut the pipe. They are cheap and easy to hide.
How about also doing a decoy tube that's filled with worn out old car parts or something. That way, when whoever it might be that's looking for your cashe digs up a decoy (or more than one decoy if you really want to mess with them), they'll get frustrated and give up before finding the real cashe.
this is a very good idea you can store dry foods in long length pipes people will dig up yur back yard and see the pipe and back off thinking its a turd pipe but only you would know of the bounty inside happy new year mate all the best for 2012
I know what to do now when my metal detector starts finding drill bits, screws and other metal items not condusive to the environment!!! Keep diggin!!!! :-)
Instead of an old drill bit, I would scrounge a bunch of old rusty cans from some old dump site and make two layers for the metal detectors to find. After the second rusty can, they are not likely to keep digging. Old rusty bolts and nails are also good, using modern looking ones might be a give away, though the shot idea sounds good. For sealant, you might try melting beeswax and vaseline together to make DIY cosmoline and apply it hot to the threads for a better seal and put in silica gel pacs
@JohnMarstonRDD If you are concerned about moisture, you can always get some desiccant bags and toss them in there. That will help keep the moisture in check. If it's sealed well, you shouldn't have to worry too much about that however. :)
i used glued on caps on both ends , used a hair dryer to get all the mosture out of the tube before i sealed it , stayed buried for 5 years with no problem . i dont think you need to be digging stuff up all the time , , i just never have trusted threads to keep out water pressure .
@mosbysmen Glue caps would work great. As time goes on it seem's I am always thinking of stuff I should have put in the tubes I've got some with radio equip in them and I like to test that stuff about once a year. So I hold off on adding or taking away stuff untill that time and do it all at once. Thanks for watching
If it is just a 4 inch tube, and you have your vacume pack machine, put the entire tube in one of those. That will help waterproof it. Then wrap it with a contractor trash bag.
@Digitalmanne Not a bad idea. The only problem is that digging it up to add or remove stuff would break the seal on the vacume bag. If you weren't planning on checking on it once in a while the bag on the outside would work though.
Thanks for the comment. Unfortunatly I never served in the military, so the video I made was just some ideas that I had come up with. With your past military experence I would be really interested in your opinion as to whether you would do things diffrently or how you would locate a cache. Thanks again Shawn
Great video brother during my time in the military I worked on counter terrorisum we used to call these things dead letter boxes A live letter box was always watched over 24-7 the advantage of this is you know what your picking up hasn't been tampered with or boobi trapped a dead letter box was mostly used for re -supply food, ammo, water, log sheets, camera film, etc my best M.S.
That is about as detailed vid on cache tubes as I've seen on youtube. I think i would use Teflon tape though instead of grease, because you could throw the rest of the roll in the tube for further use. I'm a Missouri plumber too.
Great first video! I have caches like this buried in Texas, New Mexico, & Colorado. I check on them about 1 time a year, not digging them up of course. My oldest one is 15 years old and I dug it up last summer and it was still in great shape. Geocaching is a great cover as well. I like that you said to put something over it. All mine are in places that people will not be except for me and I have GPS cords for them all.
I do like the closet flange. But then I do not plan to dig them up until they may be needed. I really like the grease idea. I've been agrivating w/wax.
@missouriprepper One thing that you made me think about is, what if I'm in aSHTF situation where I may want to get some items out and leave some buried? Now I've got to think about this.See what you've done?
The newer coils made for existing metal detectors can detect 2 feet and more with a precision that was not available 5 years ago. Might want to consider using metal shavings from a machine shop or coarse steel wool to create a "fuzzy layer" that shows up as "hot" but worthless. If you can find a source for magnetite or rotten iron, spread it about at the 4 to 9 inch level and even if they rescan, it should show up as junk metal and get ignored. Good luck.
PhoenixCustomPrimiti 5 days ago
Question: Why wouldn't I bury it in my back yard? Great video.
jimmie200 6 days ago
@jimmie200 You can bury it in your yard but anybody who thinks you might have burried something is going to check your yard first thing. It's alot harder to determine the location if you don't own the property. Thanks for watchikng
missouriprepper 6 days ago
For missouriprepper - Thanks for the video.
Having read all the comments... in your opinion, would teflon tape work as well or better than grease to seal the threads?
Also, what is the longest amount of time that you have had a cache in the ground before checking and how well did it hold up?
Thanks again, I have several adventure/supply caches I intend to create.
wardenatgs 1 week ago
@wardenatgs Teflon tape might work just as well I've never tried it. There is some stuff I've never checked on because of there location and because there are back up's in case there is a problem with those. Everything else I check on at least once a year I've never had a problem with any of these. There are some things that require batteries, the batteries are kept in the tube but not in the device the are to be used for and they get replaced every year when I check on things.
missouriprepper 1 week ago
very good video instuction and ideas. If any one can answer please do, but whats the solution to opening the screw top, which seems o be the best way, if you say had to buggout in a hurry and dont have the proper tools. What is the ultimate solution. Also, sealing what is the best thing to use that will not degrade the pvc and will not hinder in trying to open the cache in bad times. Thanks for responses. again great video and step by step instruction.
ministeroffire1970 1 week ago
I think this is the best video on caches you can find on YouTube. Another option instead of using grease on the threads is using Vaseline, then you can leave a small tube taped to the inside of the plug to reseal it.
BrainDeadSurvival 1 week ago
Great container. It's gonna leak, but good enough for the packaged contents you suggested. Though the metal detection avoidance part was pants on head retarded. It might confuse 70 year old Floridians looking for lost pocket change on the beach, but screws and drill bits signal totally different than 90 rounds of 7.62x39...
K2Carbides 1 week ago
would it be OK to gently heat the tube before closing the lid so that when it cools the tube would be under a vacuum?
theroofsedge 1 week ago
amazing idea. Very practical and no one thinks twice to look if it's partially exposed it just looks like water access or something in the event it does find away to expose itself.
kalif151byccrew 2 weeks ago
I have a question? Won't Grease( A petroleum Product) break down the CPVC pipe and Threads?
Penthraxxus 2 weeks ago
if you go to some of the gun shows you can pick up empty sonar bouy tubes for 20-25 bucks and the have a really good resistance to metal detectors as well as infa red
SirMidnightBravehear 3 weeks ago
i like the nails idea and the logic with the depth of burial and adding the metal above it. great video. have you ever put tubes in hills or banks horizontal?
kylew398 4 weeks ago
@kylew398 I've never put one in a bank or hill If your talking about a creek or river bank I would be worried about flooding and erosion uncovering the tube. As far as a hillside I never really thought about it.
missouriprepper 4 weeks ago
Did this 10 years ago with the screw on top, but I used a this bead of auto gasket silicone. Good tight and watertight. Open one 2 years ago for inspection, using a pipe wrench to break the seal. Everything still good and dry, ammo still bright and shinny and weapons in perfect shape. You can "roll" the glue out of the threads with a finger, apply glue again and screw back in. Five ft tube holds, 2 rifles,mags and ammo. Tip. In Fence rows, other peoples farms, at night.
alexhodges654 1 month ago
the vacuum bagging is the definitely way important, I lost a bunch of ammo due to condensation in a drum I had burried. Many metal detectors can ignore a good bit of iron, you would be better to mix up some brass,stainless,copper wire snips or mowed up aluminum cans with the iron to really mess with a detectorist
landlockedviking 1 month ago
cool vise!
MadSmokerBBQ 1 month ago
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Get a post hole digger. Makes a hole just right go tubes and you can go pretty deep.
beckasherman 1 month ago
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Get a post hole digger. Makes a hole just right go tubes and you can go pretty deep.
beckasherman 1 month ago
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Get a post hole digger. Makes a hole just right go tubes and you can go pretty deep.
beckasherman 1 month ago
Get a post hole digger. Makes a hole just right go tubes and you can go pretty deep.
beckasherman 1 month ago
Awesome "how to" video -- I subscribed because I hope to see more. My method of construction is the exact same (I worked for a swimming pool contractor for a bit). I recommend using petroleum jelly (PJ) as the lube on the threads -- which does the same as grease -- and can be reapplied each time you remove the cap. Just keep a small squeeze tube of PJ at the top of the contents,
ThePatriotLetters 1 month ago
what about dipping the top in beeswax as a sealant?
bigman20640 1 month ago 2
So.....do you plan of carrying that large wrench around with you when shtf? You put a pretty tight clincher on that plug....
22justus2 1 month ago
@22justus2 You can get those used pretty cheap. Just cover one in grease, wrap it up in plastic and bury it somewhere if your worried about not having one handy when you need to open the tube. You can also use PVC cable saws to cut the pipe. They are cheap and easy to hide.
ARBuilder1776 1 month ago
How about also doing a decoy tube that's filled with worn out old car parts or something. That way, when whoever it might be that's looking for your cashe digs up a decoy (or more than one decoy if you really want to mess with them), they'll get frustrated and give up before finding the real cashe.
papapalpatine2008 1 month ago
this is a very good idea you can store dry foods in long length pipes people will dig up yur back yard and see the pipe and back off thinking its a turd pipe but only you would know of the bounty inside happy new year mate all the best for 2012
rolficus 1 month ago
I love the drillbit idea, and you are awesome.
daneguitarist1 1 month ago
@daneguitarist1 thanks glad ya liked it
missouriprepper 1 month ago
I like the rubber cap and hose clamp and the thing to do if you use this is to wrap duct tape around the hose clamp.
Punxsyjumper 2 months ago
Just stick the pipe in a few large contractors bags to keep the worm gear clean. Done it for years, works great.
arkit2 2 months ago
What about O2 Obsorbers in with the sealed stuff?
BitFox 3 months ago
@BitFox Good idea
missouriprepper 3 months ago
I know what to do now when my metal detector starts finding drill bits, screws and other metal items not condusive to the environment!!! Keep diggin!!!! :-)
jammin2marley 3 months ago
@jammin2marley LOL keep digging is right, you'd have to dig a hole every few feet for a couple of square acres.
missouriprepper 3 months ago 4
thanks for info, good thinking,
UNIDEN2211 3 months ago
Instead of an old drill bit, I would scrounge a bunch of old rusty cans from some old dump site and make two layers for the metal detectors to find. After the second rusty can, they are not likely to keep digging. Old rusty bolts and nails are also good, using modern looking ones might be a give away, though the shot idea sounds good. For sealant, you might try melting beeswax and vaseline together to make DIY cosmoline and apply it hot to the threads for a better seal and put in silica gel pacs
JagdtygerII 3 months ago
I guess you could also use the pipes as water storage as well.
kyzwargur 3 months ago
why dontt you just use plumbers tape? (Teflon tape) instead of nasty grease?
HomeDistiller 3 months ago
what kind of vise or clamp is that? its cool with the chain
nosaints89 3 months ago
@nosaints89 It's called a pipe vice plumber's use them. You can find them at most plumbing supply stores. Thanks for watching.
missouriprepper 3 months ago
@nosaints89 tristand pipe vice i own e few.
k9base 2 months ago
Great video! Do you have to worry about condensation forming inside your tube?
JohnMarstonRDD 4 months ago
@JohnMarstonRDD Ya there is some condensation but the vaccum bags keep it out thanks for watching.
missouriprepper 4 months ago
@JohnMarstonRDD If you are concerned about moisture, you can always get some desiccant bags and toss them in there. That will help keep the moisture in check. If it's sealed well, you shouldn't have to worry too much about that however. :)
mydejavooo1 3 months ago
great idea...will have to do some!
mellbutler 4 months ago
why dont you glue a clean out and then you can open it and close it as much as ya want , its all water proof and its not going to rust
charlie1957able 4 months ago
maybe a little less glue next time . ?
Ja72corbin 4 months ago
could you not put it in a bag after putting the ruber cap on ?
Ja72corbin 4 months ago
i used glued on caps on both ends , used a hair dryer to get all the mosture out of the tube before i sealed it , stayed buried for 5 years with no problem . i dont think you need to be digging stuff up all the time , , i just never have trusted threads to keep out water pressure .
mosbysmen 4 months ago
@mosbysmen Glue caps would work great. As time goes on it seem's I am always thinking of stuff I should have put in the tubes I've got some with radio equip in them and I like to test that stuff about once a year. So I hold off on adding or taking away stuff untill that time and do it all at once. Thanks for watching
missouriprepper 4 months ago
@kredlo Good idea with the water main, just as long as the utility company doesn't come buy to dig up the water main.
missouriprepper 4 months ago
If it is just a 4 inch tube, and you have your vacume pack machine, put the entire tube in one of those. That will help waterproof it. Then wrap it with a contractor trash bag.
Digitalmanne 5 months ago
@Digitalmanne Not a bad idea. The only problem is that digging it up to add or remove stuff would break the seal on the vacume bag. If you weren't planning on checking on it once in a while the bag on the outside would work though.
missouriprepper 5 months ago
Of course, the first thing what the USA does in it, are ammonation
edrsvc 6 months ago
Thanks for the comment. Unfortunatly I never served in the military, so the video I made was just some ideas that I had come up with. With your past military experence I would be really interested in your opinion as to whether you would do things diffrently or how you would locate a cache. Thanks again Shawn
missouriprepper 6 months ago
Great video brother during my time in the military I worked on counter terrorisum we used to call these things dead letter boxes A live letter box was always watched over 24-7 the advantage of this is you know what your picking up hasn't been tampered with or boobi trapped a dead letter box was mostly used for re -supply food, ammo, water, log sheets, camera film, etc my best M.S.
armouredcockroach 6 months ago
Post hole digger makes a nice cylindrical hole.
yakdung 7 months ago
great video!
Timisso1337 7 months ago
That is about as detailed vid on cache tubes as I've seen on youtube. I think i would use Teflon tape though instead of grease, because you could throw the rest of the roll in the tube for further use. I'm a Missouri plumber too.
wp4565775 9 months ago
@wp4565775 Good idea on the tape, thanks for watching
missouriprepper 9 months ago
Great idea with the drill bit...
2bullydogs 1 year ago 4
Great first video! I have caches like this buried in Texas, New Mexico, & Colorado. I check on them about 1 time a year, not digging them up of course. My oldest one is 15 years old and I dug it up last summer and it was still in great shape. Geocaching is a great cover as well. I like that you said to put something over it. All mine are in places that people will not be except for me and I have GPS cords for them all.
rickedwards55 1 year ago
@rickedwards55 Sounds like your well prepared thanks for watchin
missouriprepper 1 year ago
I do like the closet flange. But then I do not plan to dig them up until they may be needed. I really like the grease idea. I've been agrivating w/wax.
preptimenow 1 year ago
@preptimenow Ya closet flange would be great if your not planning on digging it up untill needed and best of all no tools needed to open !!
missouriprepper 1 year ago
@missouriprepper One thing that you made me think about is, what if I'm in aSHTF situation where I may want to get some items out and leave some buried? Now I've got to think about this.See what you've done?
preptimenow 1 year ago
@preptimenow something to think about better now than later thanks for watching
missouriprepper 1 year ago
Great info. Thanks for sharing...
EastCoastPrepper 1 year ago
Good idea ! Would plumbers tape work around the threaded cap to make it water proof? It's been working on my shower head for 6 years now LOL
gettinready101 1 year ago
@gettinready101 Thanks, yep teflon tape would work also
missouriprepper 1 year ago