Hendo Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 Well, I threw my back out (again) and have some time to kill. I bought a used gun cart, but it didn't have a box on the front for ammo and whatnot, so I was using an ammo can that I had. Ya know the deal, it worked, but it wasn't cowboy. So, this is my project. I cut up a cheap Wally World door mat for the bottom. Oops, should've measured that 4th time. Reconstruction and some "crate" features. And this is where I'm at now. I have to finish the matt clear coats and install the hardware. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 You’ll throw you back out again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 Love the “ACME Practice Bombs” touch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendo Posted August 17, 2020 Author Share Posted August 17, 2020 3 minutes ago, Pat Riot, SASS #13748 said: Love the “ACME Practice Bombs” touch. Wiley and I share a kinship and Acme has been an ongoing theme throughout my years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendo Posted August 17, 2020 Author Share Posted August 17, 2020 1 hour ago, Utah Bob #35998 said: You’ll throw you back out again. Truth be told, keeping me moving has been helpful in getting things back where they need to be. I'm not sure I can get to the match next weekend as strapping on the gun belt isn't what I would call comfortable, but I ain't walking like Igor now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendo Posted August 18, 2020 Author Share Posted August 18, 2020 OK, so I'm kinda stuck on an idea for a latch for the lid. This isn't in my wheelhouse like @Yul Lose, but I would like a little more style than a magnetic cabinet latch. Anyone got any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kulshan 20262 Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 On my box I used a brass hasp and an old timey padlock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozark Huckleberry Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 Inspiration from an original? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendo Posted August 19, 2020 Author Share Posted August 19, 2020 5 hours ago, Ozark Huckleberry said: Inspiration from an original? I must admit my shame and admit that I didn't even think to see what originals did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-BAR #18287 Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 Maybe something resembling a grenade pin? Or tie it down with a “fuse”? Or make a little stick of dynamite to secure a hasp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendo Posted August 19, 2020 Author Share Posted August 19, 2020 Last night I was looking at cabinet button latches and was thinking "if I paint one red with a label that says Do Not Press... " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Lizard Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 On 8/17/2020 at 8:41 PM, Hendo said: OK, so I'm kinda stuck on an idea for a latch for the lid. This isn't in my wheelhouse like @Yul Lose, but I would like a little more style than a magnetic cabinet latch. Anyone got any ideas? Two magnetic cabinet latches... Texas Lizard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozark Huckleberry Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 Okay, here: Hidden latch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-BAR #18287 Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 How about hanging Wile E. Coyote on there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeaconKC Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 The wooden cases that artillery shells are transported in had a vintage looking brass hasp on them. I will look and see if I can find a pic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendo Posted August 19, 2020 Author Share Posted August 19, 2020 1 hour ago, Texas Lizard said: Two magnetic cabinet latches... Texas Lizard I see what you did there. 34 minutes ago, Ozark Huckleberry said: Okay, here: Hidden latch Nice. I always thought those were more expensive. 30 minutes ago, J-BAR #18287 said: How about hanging Wile E. Coyote on there? Oh, Mr. Coyote will get representation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendo Posted August 20, 2020 Author Share Posted August 20, 2020 4 hours ago, J-BAR #18287 said: How about hanging Wile E. Coyote on there? I forgot to add the pic of my pal Wile E. That's a decal made from my tattoo. I'm thinking of having the artwork changed to a crossed rifle and shotgun.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozark Huckleberry Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 12 hours ago, Ozark Huckleberry said: Okay, here: Hidden latch 11 hours ago, Hendo said: Nice. I always thought those were more expensive. So did I. So now I've got three ideas for an ammo box if I decide to build another one -- the historical chain the hidden release, or your 'red button' idea (which I do like). Guess it will depend on how 'period' I want it to look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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