How to Build a Gun Carrying Case
For safety and the preservation of your firearm, you should store the weapon in a protective case. While there are several cases on the market to choose from, a good case can be quite expensive. With a few basic tools and and a couple of hours time, you can build your own safe and sturdy gun carrying case.
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Things You'll Need
- 1/2-inch thick wood, 528 square inches Wood glue Tacking nails 2 3-inch ull mortise hinges Foam Attaché case lock Table saw Caulk Rubber cement
Instructions
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How to Build a Gun Carrying Case
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Cut pieces of wood to make the shell of the box. You'll need two 12-x-12 inch planks and eight 2 1/2-x-12 inch walls.
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Make two "trays" by gluing the walls to the planks. You should end up with separate pieces resembling small drawers.
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Stain the two halves of your case before attaching the hinges or lock.
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Put together the two pieces, open end to open end, and tack the planks to the walls at the edges.
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Apply caulking to the inner walls at the connection to the planks for waterproofing.
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Place the two halves together and screw on 3-inch full mortis hinges 2 inches inward from the case edges. The hinges should end up being 2 inches apart.
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On one of the walls of the unhinged side, attach an attaché lock. On the other free wall, attach the lock receiver.
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Cut two 12 1/2-x-12 1/2 inch squares of 2-inch thick gray foam. Attach foam to the inner planks of the case with rubber cement.
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Tips & Warnings
For added protection, apply a band of weatherstripping to the inner rim of the case. Make sure you allow for the stripping before you attach the lock and the hinges.
