Built a Range Box..

[CatchingChrome]

I bought this old box off market place for $50 as it had some black powder stuff, bullet mold, speed loaders, powder measure etc. But I really wanted the box.

I removed the hardware, sand blasted and painted matte black and used brass screws. I routed my knife making logo in the top.

I then sanding off the artwork and flaming then 3 coats of satin urethane.

In the tray I made extra dividers out of red oak and maple accessory holder with 10/32 knurled nuts.

on the inside of the lid I made a range rod holder out of leather and a leather picture frame with a picture of my deceased father and I.

in the main compartment, I made extra dividers to compartmentalize stuff like powder and cleaning stuff etc. also a leather strip to hold speed loaders, nipple wrench etc.


Lastly I made a gun holder that mounts with wing nuts to the top of the case. they are lined with leather.

also put wroght iron handles for easy transportation.

Turned out great! let me know your thoughts.

 

[The Miner '49er]

What a transformation, that's really top notch work.

 

[Gtrubicon]

Man that is sweet!

 

[2 shots]

 

[VA Hawken]

Very nice. I love seeing something like that repurposed.

 

[PEARL DRUMS]

Classy

 

[SOLANCO]

Veery nicely done! What does it weigh loaded?

 

[BillinOregon]

Wonderfully executed, and the photo of you and your late father makes it particularly special.

 

[Countryboy3006]

Looks really good. I need to make something like this.

 

[Diogenes454]

Impressive! How much time did you spend?

 

[snakebit]

Very nice

 

[Ditt44]

Nicely done!

I ended up repurposing a wheeled tool cart/box thing I got some 20 years ago. Works great for dragging my stuff to the shooting table. I can fit everything I could need provided I remember to load it LOTS of space for balls, powder, tools, target sheets, cleaning supplies and I put my big shooting rest/bag in the bottom compartment along with hearing protection/headset and more. Nearly identical to this and so practical. Just remove the smaller sections and lay them in the truck bed, reassemble at the range. Bigger wheels would be nice.

 

[Bill Bryan]

I too repurposed an old carpenter's tool box off of eBay for my gun box. I paid $45 and just had to wire brush the metal parts and spray some of my left over paint on them. Bill

 

[William O.]

I bought this old box off market place for $50 as it had some black powder stuff, bullet mold, speed loaders, powder measure etc. But I really wanted the box.

I removed the hardware, sand blasted and painted matte black and used brass screws. I routed my knife making logo in the top.

I then sanding off the artwork and flaming then 3 coats of satin urethane.

In the tray I made extra dividers out of red oak and maple accessory holder with 10/32 knurled nuts.

on the inside of the lid I made a range rod holder out of leather and a leather picture frame with a picture of my deceased father and I.

in the main compartment, I made extra dividers to compartmentalize stuff like powder and cleaning stuff etc. also a leather strip to hold speed loaders, nipple wrench etc.


Lastly I made a gun holder that mounts with wing nuts to the top of the case. they are lined with leather.

also put wroght iron handles for easy transportation.

Turned out great! let me know your thoughts.

I like it, as it shows some good planning, craftsmanship and follow through. I admire your ability to see the finished product before even beginning; my hat's off to you.

 

[CatchingChrome]

Veery nicely done! What does it weigh loaded?

depends on how much lead I pack in it, but about 15 pounds.

 

[CatchingChrome]

Impressive! How much time did you spend?

about 10 hours or so, I just worked on it a little each night. everyone at the range thought it was cool.

 

[CatchingChrome]

I like it, as it shows some good planning, craftsmanship and follow through. I admire your ability to see the finished product before even beginning; my hat's off to you.

thanks I like trying to repurpose stuff like that. it was just the right size too!

 

[CatchingChrome]

I too repurposed an old carpenter's tool box off of eBay for my gun box. I paid $45 and just had to wire brush the metal parts and spray some of my left over paint on them. Bill

yeah that's what I was looking to do. I could have made a new one, but I like the vintage stuff!

 

[Mike in FL]

I like it! All my BP stuff is in a large hardshell brief case. Digging around inside for whatever I need is a real chore. You done good.

 

[Manchac]

I bought this old box off market place for $50 as it had some black powder stuff, bullet mold, speed loaders, powder measure etc. But I really wanted the box.

I removed the hardware, sand blasted and painted matte black and used brass screws. I routed my knife making logo in the top.

I then sanding off the artwork and flaming then 3 coats of satin urethane.

In the tray I made extra dividers out of red oak and maple accessory holder with 10/32 knurled nuts.

on the inside of the lid I made a range rod holder out of leather and a leather picture frame with a picture of my deceased father and I.

in the main compartment, I made extra dividers to compartmentalize stuff like powder and cleaning stuff etc. also a leather strip to hold speed loaders, nipple wrench etc.


Lastly I made a gun holder that mounts with wing nuts to the top of the case. they are lined with leather.

also put wroght iron handles for easy transportation.

Turned out great! let me know your thoughts.

Very nice. Where did you get the wood inserts for holding your jag, puller, etc?