how to make a lockable ammo can

[johniac7078]

might be of use to some folks. Hope it is helpful.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyg2MDNndpk

 

[Dave Markowitz]

Good video.

 

[mongo356]

Wow

Well done

 

[CapnMac]

Neat.
I would have used a stepped cutting bit--I have a greenlee--as it make a nicer edge in sheetmetal.
The wood block drill guide is spot on, too.

Anyone else have a reflex to:
A, washer the nuts and bolts
B, paint the exposed metal edges

 

[johniac7078]

Neat.
I would have used a stepped cutting bit--I have a greenlee--as it make a nicer edge in sheetmetal.
The wood block drill guide is spot on, too.

Anyone else have a reflex to:
A, washer the nuts and bolts
B, paint the exposed metal edges

good points all around. thanks.

 

[Lex Luthier]

That's a great idea, but it would be more efficient to cut a slot. Drill two holes and remove the width with a jigsaw. Then you could use one of those hasps that locks down the snap plate.

Isn't our ammo supposed to be behind a locked door? It would be an additional unnecessary step in the process to get to the bang part if one were in a hurry.

 

[Yarddog]

I used the loop half of the slap latch & weilded it on and a peace of chain, Weilded to the floor of my pic em up truck, Works Great ; )
Y/D

 

[hatchetbearer]

I just use padlocks that have a little mounting chain on them. thread the chain through the hole in the handle and the bail and lock the other end of the chain up.