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Making your first Still Air Box (SAB)

Making your first Still Air Box (SAB)

by Timothy Payne on 16th Jun 2026
A Still Air Box (SAB) is a sealed plastic tote with two arm holes cut into one side. To build one: choose a clear 60–90 litre storage tote, mark two 60–70mm holes at arm height, cut them carefully with a hole saw or a heated craft knife, sand the edges smooth, and sanitise the interior with 70% isopropyl alcohol before every use. Leave it 5–10 minutes for the air to settle before you start work. A typical build costs £20–£30. See more on setting up your firstread more