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General Categories => General Firearm Discussion => Topic started by: gsd on October 25, 2012, 04:20:00 PM
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I decided to modify an old wooden cabinet to house all my assorted firearms, at least those that weren't lost in that tragic boating accident ;D
While trying to figure out a way to organize the top shelf, i came up with what i thought was a novel idea...
Empty shelf with non slip rubber matting,
(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u156/topdownbimmer/2012-10-25_15-43-21_263.jpg)
Add two desktop letter organizers,
(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u156/topdownbimmer/2012-10-25_15-45-33_806.jpg)
And voila, you have a handgun organizer. Skip a section in between each firearm, and you have a spot for your spare mags as well.
The other side is kinda slick too. If you have PMags, insert them in dust cover first, and you have a 5 mag organizer. Works fine with steel mags either way, but you have to use the dust cover first on the PMags due to the wider base plate.
(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u156/topdownbimmer/2012-10-25_15-49-45_460.jpg)
And if you get even a bit craftier, you can cut a thin piece of Lexan or wood to the right dimensions, and add yet another shelf.
Total Cost: $9.18
Just thought I would share a neat little thought I had with y'all.
-Dave
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You still have guns? I listened to the Violence Policy Center (with their federal sounding name) and turned in all my firearms to LPD so I wouldn't hurt myself with them from my own confusion.
Looks like you did pretty good on a budget.
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My first gun cabinet was a $20 particle wood 'closet'. Since then I added shelves, now housing hunting clothes and accessories.
(P.S. If I can find another cabinet, I'll sell you back that green cabinet.)
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Nice. Creative solutions are the best. :)
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Turned out nice. I like the uniformity in the spacing. Is there still room for long guns in the bottom? (I think I see one down there)
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Gunner...yes, my 1891 Argy Mauser and my AR are hanging out down there. If i were to figure out a rack system i'm betting i could get 5 or 6 down there.
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I'm thinking of doing something for long guns. I have a few extra that don't fit in the safe, and I would like to build a locking rack that I can bolt to the basement wall. It wouldn't be as secure as a safe, but better than nothing. One more thing to add to the list of winter projects.
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Give me some time, bet i could figure something out...
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I have some ideas, just haven't gotten around to doing it yet.
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Whichever route you go keep us posted. I love DIY projects.
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While I admire creative recycling projects, I would suggest spending $100 or so to at least get a cheap metal cabinet with a lock on it.
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While I admire creative recycling projects, I would suggest spending $100 or so to at least get a cheap metal cabinet with a lock on it.
if i had $100 to do so i would have:)