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this'll take a couple of posts to get it all.Its my middle sons 20th birthday and he wanted a military style gun locker. He sent me some photos he found on the web and I whipped up a design in Solidworks.1x3 16ga rectangular tube for the main frame and door frames, 16ga sheet metal back, top, bottom and shelves, ¾ flattened expanded metal sides, front and partition, 1x1x1/8 angle iron frames for the shelves and partition frames.Pic 1
Tacked the 1x3 together and gang-cut the frame parts. Pic 2
Jigged up the one frame side and welded it out. Millermatic 211 w/ .030 wire and very low setting. Miters werent exactly 45 deg so I had some gaps to fill and burned thru several times. Ended up using a series of tacks sort of like patch panels on a ccar. I need practice with thin metal and more patience setting up my saw. Pic 3 & 4
Jigged up the second side on top of the first and welded it out. Attached ImagesMiller 211 w/ spool gunMiller Dynasty 200DXLongevity 60i IGBT plasmaO/A w/ crappy chinese torch/gaugesSouth Bend 10K latheGrizzly 4029 10x54 millGrizzly 7x12 hor bandsawangle grnders, bench grnder, bench belt sndr7.5 hp 80gal cmprsor
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Temporary bracing to hold the cross pieces square then tack the second side up
.check for square
weld out. Pic 6
Trial fit
gaps are nice and uniform
so far so good. Pic 7
Expanded metal tacked to inside of sides and doors. I really hate that stuff. Lots of sharp jagged barbs everywhere. Hinges and handles installed. Made the handles out of 3/4 pipe and ¼ standoffs. Tigged the caps and then turned them down on the lathe. Came out nice. Attached ImagesMiller 211 w/ spool gunMiller Dynasty 200DXLongevity 60i IGBT plasmaO/A w/ crappy chinese torch/gaugesSouth Bend 10K latheGrizzly 4029 10x54 millGrizzly 7x12 hor bandsawangle grnders, bench grnder, bench belt sndr7.5 hp 80gal cmprsor
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Jigged up the frames for the shelves and partition. 1x1x1/8 angle iron. Pic 9
This time I paid attention to the fit-up. Practically no gaps. Pic 10
Shelves and partition all welded out Attached ImagesMiller 211 w/ spool gunMiller Dynasty 200DXLongevity 60i IGBT plasmaO/A w/ crappy chinese torch/gaugesSouth Bend 10K latheGrizzly 4029 10x54 millGrizzly 7x12 hor bandsawangle grnders, bench grnder, bench belt sndr7.5 hp 80gal cmprsor
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Cleaned, prepped and painted using PPG Shopline epoxy primer and JAU single stage urethane. Color is mid-40s military jeep olive drab
at least thats what the paint store guy said. Looks like army green to me anyway. Shelves and partition are flat black.Thanks for looking. Attached ImagesMiller 211 w/ spool gunMiller Dynasty 200DXLongevity 60i IGBT plasmaO/A w/ crappy chinese torch/gaugesSouth Bend 10K latheGrizzly 4029 10x54 millGrizzly 7x12 hor bandsawangle grnders, bench grnder, bench belt sndr7.5 hp 80gal cmprsor
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Reply:Re: Gun Locker I really like that gun locker Excellent Job. Was looking at your shop and noticed the layout table. Did you build it? What size is it and how thick is the top. I like the way the holes are aligned for various clamps. I have not seen a table just like that one before. Thanksrichey sweet home alabama
Reply:Now that locker is cool!! Dave J.Dave J.Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance. ~George Bernard Shaw~ Syncro 350Invertec v250-sThermal Arc 161 and 300MM210DialarcTried being normal once, didn't take....I think it was a Tuesday.
Reply:Very nice...and i used to build gun safes for a companyBacked my CATMA over your CARMA oops clusmy me What would SATAN do ?? Miller Trailblazer 302 AirPakMiller Digital Elite Optrel Welding HatArcair K4000Suitcase 12RC / 12 VSHypertherm PM-45Rage 3 sawRusty old Truck
Reply:Very nice job!... It really looks great! I'm sure your son will be very happy! Like your welding table too!Hobart Handler 190Hobart Spool-Gun 100Lincoln 225 ACMiller & Pipeliner HoodDewalt 14" Chopsaw, GrindersHarris O/AVictor TorchCustom Built O/A CartCustom Welding CartHeavy Duty 16 Speed Floor Drill PressPipe-BenderDrill Doctor
Reply:AWESOME ! Now you gotta get it powder coated !
Reply:That is a hellava nice job. I'm jealous.
Reply:Originally Posted by richeyRe: Gun Locker I really like that gun locker Excellent Job. Was looking at your shop and noticed the layout table. Did you build it? What size is it and how thick is the top. I like the way the holes are aligned for various clamps. I have not seen a table just like that one before. Thanksrichey sweet home alabama
Reply:It's a beautiful job, no question. But is it really secure enough for a gun cabinet? Not only can you see what's inside it, but you can get through the expanded metal in almost no time.Tim
Reply:Great job! Is it big enough? You may have to build another one. LOLA man needs to know his limitations!
Reply:Originally Posted by billsssGreat job! Is it big enough? You may have to build another one. LOL
Reply:Originally Posted by BTDLet's just hope they will let us keep the one's we have.
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Reply:I am amazed! You did an outstanding job on that piece.PlasmaCam CNC cutterLathe and Band SawClamps
Reply:Originally Posted by timrbIt's a beautiful job, no question. But is it really secure enough for a gun cabinet? Not only can you see what's inside it, but you can get through the expanded metal in almost no time.Tim
Reply:Originally Posted by BTDSometime the customer just won't listen....I'm sure you gentlemen can relate to that.
Reply:I love it. The design is simple and industrial, not like some sissy wood crap. Great work.
Reply:Thanks for all your replies. Here's a pic with all his stuff installed. I still need to make some "rests" or brackets or whatever you call those things that hold the butts and muzzles. Any ideas? Attached ImagesMiller 211 w/ spool gunMiller Dynasty 200DXLongevity 60i IGBT plasmaO/A w/ crappy chinese torch/gaugesSouth Bend 10K latheGrizzly 4029 10x54 millGrizzly 7x12 hor bandsawangle grnders, bench grnder, bench belt sndr7.5 hp 80gal cmprsor
Reply:Great looking design.how many weapons will fit? I hope your son in a soldier...i would hate to see someone question the 203 attachment...
Reply:I'm guessing it will hold at least 8 rifles.My son's in the Nat. Guard. Transfered from the Texas State Guard a few months ago. Off to Ft. Benning this summer.Re the 203, it's not really a 40mm M203. It's a 37mm M???. I don't believe there are any antipersonnel ammo available for it....just smoke, chalk, flares and maybe rubber balls. And they are really expensive. I'm no authority on this so I could be mistaken....except for the price of the ammo.Miller 211 w/ spool gunMiller Dynasty 200DXLongevity 60i IGBT plasmaO/A w/ crappy chinese torch/gaugesSouth Bend 10K latheGrizzly 4029 10x54 millGrizzly 7x12 hor bandsawangle grnders, bench grnder, bench belt sndr7.5 hp 80gal cmprsorFeel like stealing this one. Nice idea. Looks like a police station gun cabinet. I need to make one to keep the kid from getting into the guns later on.
Reply:For the rifle and long gun brackets. Why not just a simple spring clamp tool holder kinda like this.Nice job, and from a retired Guardsman, thank your son for serving. If you cant fix it with a hammer, it must be an electrical problem."Boy, everyone starts with a full bag of luck and an empty bag of experience. The trick is to fill the bag of experience before the bag of luck is empty."-Grandad circa 1990ish
Reply:Originally Posted by BTDI'm guessing it will hold at least 8 rifles.My son's in the Nat. Guard. Transfered from the Texas State Guard a few months ago. Off to Ft. Benning this summer.Re the 203, it's not really a 40mm M203. It's a 37mm M???. I don't believe there are any antipersonnel ammo available for it....just smoke, chalk, flares and maybe rubber balls. And they are really expensive. I'm no authority on this so I could be mistaken....except for the price of the ammo.
Reply:Originally Posted by BTDI'm guessing it will hold at least 8 rifles.My son's in the Nat. Guard. Transfered from the Texas State Guard a few months ago. Off to Ft. Benning this summer.Re the 203, it's not really a 40mm M203. It's a 37mm M???. I don't believe there are any antipersonnel ammo available for it....just smoke, chalk, flares and maybe rubber balls. And they are really expensive. I'm no authority on this so I could be mistaken....except for the price of the ammo.
Reply:Yeah the 37mm is for cavilian use they do that so you can't put military HE rounds in it just less than leathal rounds ....however the m203 will fire cavilian 37mm rounds and for the butt rests take some 2x4 tubing cut it about 3 inches long and then cut those pieces on a 45 on the four inch face giving you 2 butstock rests they sell a spring steel barel clamp that you can bolt up I will see if I can find a link I built several for our arms room in Iraq ....they didn't look as nice as that though
Reply:....I really need to learn to read through all the posts before posting the same info as everyone else lol
Reply:wow!!l pretty nice cabinet..and yes me too love your welding table..i'ts so neat.excellent work
Reply:That is a damn nice cabinet, good work.72 Chevy Cummins Project94 3500HD Welding Rig build Sold NOV 2011
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Reply:For some reason I cannot see the attached pics , really wish I could . It sounds great !!
Reply:btd; outstanding job!i.u.o.e. # 15queens, ny and sunny fla
Reply:Very very nice. I like that a lot. I myself spent too much money and bought a fort knox safe..Miller trailblazer302Millerxmt304millermatic 200lincoln squarwavelincoln SA250lincoln SAE400Climax BB5000
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Reply:I saw this post back when it was originally posted but now I would like to ask about the hinges... Did you buy them or make them?Safety 3rdGump |
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