best source of boxes to mount boat electrics in?

[steve yates]

This might eb an odd question, but I need more space as I'm adding vhf/plotter/autohelm etc to my bradwell, which currently has a box with 6 fuses/switches for electrics. I assume that folk just source a box from somewhere and then cut out an opeing to take the fusebox of choice and mount it all to a bulkhead?
Where would be a good place to find reasonable sized wooden boxes? I was thinking an old chess set perhaps?

More to the point, does it need to be teak or marine ply? or would a simple pine box like this do if I varnished it?
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/593348269/plain-wooden-box-a4-size-decoupage-whit?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=wooden+box&ref=sr_gallery-1-17&cns=1

 

[lw395]

I made a box to cover the backs of some instruments, I used some mahogany-like wood from an old piece of junk furniture.
Any wood will be OK, if you're worried about the durability of the wood, the electrics will be a problem.
Ikea used to do some useful wooden boxes.

 

[wombat88]

Not wooden but I have taken to using snap closure type plastic boxes from the supermarket of your choice. Screw the box to a bulkhead so that the lid is removable and pile the bits in there, leads also sealed with Sikaflex. Cheap quick and virtually waterproof.

 

[LadyInBed]

I would make one to match other fittings on the boat, but the boxes in your link look like they would do a job if you can find one about the right size.
Re size, it's worth considering getting one slightly bigger than required, you never know what future expansion might be required.

 

[Poignard]

You should buy yourself a large box of fine Havana cigars.

Enjoy the cigars and then use the box for your electrics.

 

[FlyingGoose]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/vintage-...947612?hash=item2f3386fd5c:g:XQgAAOSwxJJdIh5r

Nice box and more if you ytpe in wooden Box and then choose antique ,