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Title: custom wood transport/storage case
Post by: caymin last on August 06, 2018, 05:54:43 PM

 Even though there are many options and rules for transporting guns, depending on the circumstances. My idea was to build a box of sorts for my Crosman 2250b 'Ratcatcher', for transport and storage. Some scrap plywood and bits from an old pallet were used for the box and cheap hardware that was modified to fit, the handle is made from pallet wood, a SS welding rod and off cuts from the hinges. Blocking and felt was installed in the inside, and a bit of decoration on the exterior.

Title: Re: custom wood transport/storage case
Post by: starlingassassin on August 06, 2018, 06:06:43 PM

wow!!! thats awesome!!!

i neeeeeed one of those badly ;D

Title: Re: custom wood transport/storage case
Post by: Mikeflys on August 07, 2018, 01:02:54 PM

Very nice!

Title: Re: custom wood transport/storage case
Post by: Joekrooz on August 07, 2018, 01:28:24 PM

That’s pretty cool. Wish I had half of your skills.

Title: Re: custom wood transport/storage case
Post by: caymin last on August 08, 2018, 10:00:07 AM

Thanks for the kind words and comments. It's a very basic build, no dove tail joints or fancy stuff, I just used what was at hand with basic tools, a saw, hammer and a sander. Checked out a few video's online, and went for it. Thanks again.

Title: Re: custom wood transport/storage case
Post by: starlingassassin on August 08, 2018, 11:11:39 AM

Quote from: caymin last on August 08, 2018, 10:00:07 AM

Thanks for the kind words and comments. It's a very basic build, no dove tail joints or fancy stuff, I just used what was at hand with basic tools, a saw, hammer and a sander. Checked out a few video's online, and went for it. Thanks again.

WAIT!!!  was this your first try making one of those?  if so that even more impressive.

any chance in pointing the way to the videos you watched about making one?

Title: Re: custom wood transport/storage case
Post by: Hoosier Daddy on August 08, 2018, 12:22:33 PM

Love the "military crate" look. the block stencil sure adds to that.
Very nice.

Title: Re: custom wood transport/storage case
Post by: caymin last on August 22, 2018, 01:58:58 PM

Quote from: starlingassassin on August 08, 2018, 11:11:39 AM

Quote from: caymin last on August 08, 2018, 10:00:07 AM

Thanks for the kind words and comments. It's a very basic build, no dove tail joints or fancy stuff, I just used what was at hand with basic tools, a saw, hammer and a sander. Checked out a few video's online, and went for it. Thanks again.

WAIT!!!  was this your first try making one of those?  if so that even more impressive.

any chance in pointing the way to the videos you watched about making one?

No, not really, it started when I went to a technical high school early 1970's. This is the first actual gun case, basic stuff even with minimal power tools. For me it's just a lot of fun, kind of therapy. I did find a video that should be very helpful, learning new or different skills is awesome.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUKzGI9dGls&t=200s (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUKzGI9dGls&t=200s)

Title: Re: custom wood transport/storage case
Post by: Xraycer on August 22, 2018, 03:20:05 PM

Very nice, Paul!

Now I know what I'm going to do with this old wooden crate  ;D
(https://image.ibb.co/cu5phe/christmas_story_45_inch_full_size_leg_lamp_crate_1000_web_1_3.jpg) (https://imgbb.com/)

Title: Re: custom wood transport/storage case
Post by: bandg on September 23, 2018, 04:25:33 PM

Very nice work there Paul.  Impressive and handy.