campergeek
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I'm banging around in my head the idea of building a case that will securely house my C&R arms, yet allow me to display them when I so choose. I'm not trying to make this as secure or protective as a safe, but I do want it to be a reasonable deterrent to someone looking for easy access to the arms. Here's my idea:
1st, I'll get a box constructed (I don't weld) of ~ 1/8" steel plate which is 8' long, 4' tall and 1' deep. The front would have a 2" steel frame. Inside that steel frame will be tracks for two sliding plexiglass or security glass doors, which will be secured with a lock as is used on the sliding glass in display cases. The tracks will be inside the steel frame.
The inside and outside of the box will be clad with oak (1/4" oak plywood and hardwood trim), giving the appearance of a wood case. The sliding doors will be covered with a pair of bifold doors which can fold to the sides for display, or close and lock to keep the collection out of sight. The whole thing will sit on top of a locking chest of drawers used for ammo storage.
Inside, the guns can be displayed by mounting on the back wall. I'm also considering putting in vertical racks on each end, angled so that one rifle does not hide the one behind it.
Any thoughts on the general design or size of such a cabinet? Also, while I plan to talk to a local shop about the welding, does anyone have any idea what constructing such a box might cost?
1st, I'll get a box constructed (I don't weld) of ~ 1/8" steel plate which is 8' long, 4' tall and 1' deep. The front would have a 2" steel frame. Inside that steel frame will be tracks for two sliding plexiglass or security glass doors, which will be secured with a lock as is used on the sliding glass in display cases. The tracks will be inside the steel frame.
The inside and outside of the box will be clad with oak (1/4" oak plywood and hardwood trim), giving the appearance of a wood case. The sliding doors will be covered with a pair of bifold doors which can fold to the sides for display, or close and lock to keep the collection out of sight. The whole thing will sit on top of a locking chest of drawers used for ammo storage.
Inside, the guns can be displayed by mounting on the back wall. I'm also considering putting in vertical racks on each end, angled so that one rifle does not hide the one behind it.
Any thoughts on the general design or size of such a cabinet? Also, while I plan to talk to a local shop about the welding, does anyone have any idea what constructing such a box might cost?