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July 28, 2013, 09:35 PM | #1 |
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built a gun box (pic heavy)
I was working on my "Honey-Do" list- and got distracted. Had some wood laying around and put together a box to haul guns & gear around, ( hunting, to the range, camping etc...)
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July 28, 2013, 09:42 PM | #2 |
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more pics
room for three rifles, binocs, handguns(2), ammo etc... just pull out what you need and leave the rest, it requires two to move when loaded, although I almost never hunt alone.
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July 28, 2013, 09:42 PM | #3 |
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built a gun box (pic heavy)
Very nice. Gave me a idea for transporting to the range other then just laying a few rifles on my back seat. What did you use for rests to hold them up?
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July 28, 2013, 10:57 PM | #4 |
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that's a piece of 3/4"x10" pine shelving; I cut the rifle slots with a jigsaw and lined them with sticky-back felt, the whole box is glued and screwed. the rest of the box is tongue & groove White Cedar with Maple supports in & out.
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July 28, 2013, 11:14 PM | #5 |
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Very nice craftsmanship. Great looking rifle box...
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July 29, 2013, 04:24 AM | #6 |
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Nice! I'm planning something very close but a little bit more tactical styled. I do like yours though.
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July 29, 2013, 05:11 AM | #7 |
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Very nice work there, You are no stranger to wood working for sure. I looked at the pics and thought,,Hmm this could work for me at the range. Maybe a axel and wheels on one end and it becomes a one person job.
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July 29, 2013, 05:41 AM | #8 |
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Thats a great looking gun box and you did a beautiful job on building it.
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July 29, 2013, 05:43 AM | #9 |
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You may already know this, but or keeping nylon rope ends from unraveling, the ends can be melted with a cigarette lighter...stinks like the devil though.
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July 29, 2013, 06:57 AM | #10 |
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Well done. The rope handles add a nice touch to the box.
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July 29, 2013, 08:47 PM | #11 |
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thanks ya'll
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July 30, 2013, 07:05 PM | #13 |
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that is sisal rope (handles), hence the tape, if I burned the ends, I would just have a fire.
The box isn't done yet, need to figure some sort of hasp and maybe some "piano bench lid" supports for the top, maybe some indoor/outdoor carpet inside. and a nice durable clear finish. Last edited by tahoe2; July 30, 2013 at 07:13 PM. |
July 31, 2013, 08:55 AM | #14 |
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Nice work.
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July 31, 2013, 08:58 AM | #15 |
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Piano hinge gives it away as a piece of workmanship and not just your ordinary wood case. Classy work.
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July 31, 2013, 09:32 AM | #16 |
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Very nice, and inspiring. I will have to work on the ability to become distracted from honey-do things into something like this!
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July 31, 2013, 01:06 PM | #17 |
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built a gun box (pic heavy)
Naw, don't cover up that pretty wood. I'd stop at the hinge and hasp. Looks wonderful!
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Why do you put your guns in a coffin? Are you planning to kill them?
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The boy scouts years ago had a treatment for "whipping" the end of a rope, but the seaman's treatment seems neater to me. If I had any sisal rope around I would do one and take pictures because I am sure that few could follow what I am explaining with words...I know that I would have needed pictures. |
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southjk, that's funny!!
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August 7, 2013, 02:28 PM | #22 |
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Very Nice!
I have been thinking about doing something like this that can transport my hunting rifle's and ammunition. How do you keep them from bouncing when your driving?
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August 16, 2013, 07:53 AM | #23 |
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bouncing?
I thought about that, but haven't come up with a solution yet. suggestions?
I don't want to take away from the wood, possibly a hard foam insulation pad? Needs to be firm yet not abusive to a gun stock/finish etc... |
August 18, 2013, 07:26 AM | #24 |
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maybe, some type of 'bungee' strap
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For your hardware needs check Rockler woodworking there is a store at southcenter off I-405 & I-5 right next to I-fly (the new big red building) they have a website too. And nice job
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