Wooden primer storage box sources?

[orionengnr]

I was just reading about primer storage, and saw some pics of nice, solid 1" thick wood boxes.
I suppose I could build one, but my carpentry skills are sub-standard, so I would prefer to buy one is they are available.
Not having any luck with google searching.
Anyone finding one with good quality and a reasonable size (up to 25k primers in factory packaging)?
Thanks in advance, Rich

 

[GeoDudeFlorida]

Try something like this:

Russian Military Wooden Ammo Box

Military ammo boxes are always made strong to withstand the rigors of military use. This tough box would make an awesome vintage decoration, camp box, ammo box, or get creative and customize it to suit your needs! The sturdy construction features dovetail

colemans.com

I did a search for “wooden ammo crates” and found several dozen options.

My Googlefoo is very strong.

 

[Mark_Mark]

I was just reading about primer storage, and saw some pics of nice, solid 1" thick wood boxes.
I suppose I could build one, but my carpentry skills are sub-standard, so I would prefer to buy one is they are available.
Not having any luck with google searching.
Anyone finding one with good quality and a reasonable size (up to 25k primers in factory packaging)?
Thanks in advance, Rich

try a website called Etsy

Keepsake Box Wooden Trinket Box Large Memory Box Pine Chest - Etsy

This Boxes & Bins item by TaylorsvilleCrates has 2572 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Ships from United States. Listed on Dec 18, 2023

www.etsy.com

Lots of wood workers and craftperson sell hand made boxes from reclaim wood and vintage wood.

 

[jdsingleshot]

Nobody was born with great carpentry skills. Like shooting, you get better by doing it. Figure out the size you need, then the dimensions of the pieces, make them, put them together. (Here's a secret: There are books in libraries on carpentry and cabinetry. ;-)

 

[Atavar]

In those searches you are ignoring the 1” thick requirement. The only way you are going to get that is to build it or have it custom made.
Remember that 1” board is only 3/4” thick. An actual 1” plank will be rough hewn.

 

[AJC1]

In those searches you are ignoring the 1” thick requirement. The only way you are going to get that is to build it or have it custom made.
Remember that 1” board is only 3/4” thick. An actual 1” plank will be rough hewn.

I though all men bought 5/4 ruff cut.

 

[Mark_Mark]

In those searches you are ignoring the 1” thick requirement. The only way you are going to get that is to build it or have it custom made.
Remember that 1” board is only 3/4” thick. An actual 1” plank will be rough hewn.

I though all men bought 5/4 ruff cut.

the way lumber is labeled and name… I bring a measuring tape with me!

 

[Mark_Mark]

and don’t forget about wood shrinking over time!

 

[Atavar]

I would suggest buying a stack of 2x6’s, ripping them to 1” and using the 1/2” scrap for strapping the boxes together.

 

[lordpaxman]

Anyone finding one with good quality and a reasonable size (up to 25k primers in factory packaging)?

I used Home Depot’s large plastic crates just because Federal in it’s infinite wisdom packages with a primer density about an order of magnitude less than everyone else.

If you’re looking for wooden boxes 1” thick that may be a bit difficult. Are they any Amish in your area? They may have custom woodworking shop and google may not find it. Depending on the size they’ll be fairly heavy as well. You may want to specify casters on the bottom.

Remember that 1” board is only 3/4” thick. An actual 1” plank will be rough hewn.

Actually, rough sawn is specified in quarters, whereas surfaced boards will be fractional and it will depend on if it’s a softwood or hardwood. 4/4 Softwood is 3/4” surfaced two sides if it’s dry, green is 25/32”, hardwood is 13/16” surfaced two sides. 5/4 Softwood is 1” S2S and hardwood is 1 1/16” S2S. And you thought reloading got complicated?

 

[Blue68f100]

I was just reading about primer storage, and saw some pics of nice, solid 1" thick wood boxes.
I suppose I could build one, but my carpentry skills are sub-standard, so I would prefer to buy one is they are available.
Not having any luck with google searching.
Anyone finding one with good quality and a reasonable size (up to 25k primers in factory packaging)?
Thanks in advance, Rich

I made my powder storage cabinet, has the same requirement as primers for thickness. My primers are in a different storage cabinet 15' away from my powder storage. Just get some plywood (5/8" since 1/2" is less than 1/2") and do double thickness over laping the joints. The doors can not have a locking catch design for they need to be able to blow open during a explosion. The double wall thickness is a fire insulation requirement.

Now I had all the wood tools needed to build this. If you don't have a table saw you can still do it with a handsaw, just requires a guide for the saw to follow to give you a straight cut. Now HD & Lowes will/can cut the wood for you if needed.

First thing if your going to build this is start drawing it out. This will help you visualize the size of the pieces needed. When doing this allow for the largest packaging, Fed. This way everything will fit in it once your finished. It's harder with powder since the 8# jugs are different height.

 

[AJC1]

I made my powder storage cabinet, has the same requirement as primers for thickness. My primers are in a different storage cabinet 15' away from my powder storage. Just get some plywood (5/8" since 1/2" is less than 1/2") and do double thickness over laping the joints. The doors can not have a locking catch design for they need to be able to blow open during a explosion. The double wall thickness is a fire insulation requirement.

Now I had all the wood tools needed to build this. If you don't have a table saw you can still do it with a handsaw, just requires a guide for the saw to follow to give you a straight cut. Now HD & Lowes will/can cut the wood for you if needed.

First thing if your going to build this is start drawing it out. This will help you visualize the size of the pieces needed. When doing this allow for the largest packaging, Fed. This way everything will fit in it once your finished. It's harder with powder since the 8# jugs are different height.

The panel saw at the store is a great solution for straight cuts, but measure every cut. Thick ply has gotten very expensive and a bunch of all over the place cuts are just fustrating....

 

[orionengnr]

Thanks all--
--That Russian box exemplifies "Kludge" in a way that only Soviet Cold-War era equipment can. Even given my limited carpentry skills, I would be hard pressed to produce something that ugly
--I went down the Etsy path before posting. Most everything looks like jewelry boxes or keepsake boxes. Nothing with 1" thickness, nothing with the size I am looking for.
--I also want something with the construction where the joints look like interlacing fingers (not sure what it's called). Not just screwed together or nailed together, which I could do.
The ones that are purpose-built go $350-400, out of my price range.
But please keep posting...

 

[jdsingleshot]

Just curious, why is the 1" thickness important. Seems pretty clunky for the light weight of primers...?

 

[Blue68f100]

Just curious, why is the 1" thickness important. Seems pretty clunky for the light weight of primers...?

Required for fire protection.

Thanks all--
--That Russian box exemplifies "Kludge" in a way that only Soviet Cold-War era equipment can. Even given my limited carpentry skills, I would be hard pressed to produce something that ugly
--I went down the Etsy path before posting. Most everything looks like jewelry boxes or keepsake boxes. Nothing with 1" thickness, nothing with the size I am looking for.
--I also want something with the construction where the joints look like interlacing fingers (not sure what it's called). Not just screwed together or nailed together, which I could do.
The ones that are purpose-built go $350-400, out of my price range.
But please keep posting...

Find a high school student in wood shop class to make it as a project.

 

[Walkalong]

Nobody was born with great carpentry skills. Like shooting, you get better by doing it.

Yep

 

[AJC1]

Thanks all--
--That Russian box exemplifies "Kludge" in a way that only Soviet Cold-War era equipment can. Even given my limited carpentry skills, I would be hard pressed to produce something that ugly
--I went down the Etsy path before posting. Most everything looks like jewelry boxes or keepsake boxes. Nothing with 1" thickness, nothing with the size I am looking for.
--I also want something with the construction where the joints look like interlacing fingers (not sure what it's called). Not just screwed together or nailed together, which I could do.
The ones that are purpose-built go $350-400, out of my price range.
But please keep posting...

There are finger joints and dovetails. I personally like the look of dovetails. The size of either can vary considerably and larger laps are less work aka normally cheaper. If you want to do it yourself a router and template are easily had. Hand cut craftsmanship again is considerably more expensive....

 

[orionengnr]

I don't have enough time for the hobbies I already have...haven't loaded any ammo in 2 months or shot in a month plus.
Maybe once I retire....in the meantime, maybe I will run across something I like. After all, safes come up for sale...but OTOH, powder magazines are a lot less common.

 

[dannyd]

Left one is for primers (5000) and the right one powder (5 one pounders)

 

[conan32120]

Left one is for primers (5000) and the right one powder (5 one pounders)

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Very nice, 2×12s? And only 5 - 1 pounders?

 

[Otto]

I don’t know anyone (including businesses) that keep primers in wooden boxes. Whats the purpose?

 

[Otto]

Today, Fedex dropped off 12,000 primers on my driveway in a cardboard box.

 

[dannyd]

I don’t know anyone (including businesses) that keep primers in wooden boxes. Whats the purpose?

Just safe for me, retired Navy and fire is a very big deal for me.

 

[dannyd]

Very nice, 2×12s? And only 5 - 1 pounders?

In my reloading room in the house small amount, larger magazines in the garage, also made the same way.

 

[dannyd]

I don't have enough time for the hobbies I already have...haven't loaded any ammo in 2 months or shot in a month plus.
Maybe once I retire....in the meantime, maybe I will run across something I like. After all, safes come up for sale...but OTOH, powder magazines are a lot less common.

Depends on local fire code and if your homeowners insurance wants to inspect your house to renew your policy. There cheap and easy to make keeps everything organized, so you know what's on hand.