aris Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 Anyone got any crafty ideas for empty cartridges? Here are some fridge magnets I made. I cut them down - but not all the way to the brass - I left a few mm of plastic. Then I put some neodymium magnets inside. You may need to fill them in with a wooden dowel and use some epoxy or something depending on how deep the brass is. One other thing i've seen before is a coat hook made with cartridge brass. Looked quite smart! If you have any other ideas or seen anything interesting please post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 I was thinking of using a few for collars between a stick and the head when stick making. Was also thinking of getting a bit of dowel and then drill through the centre and.cut to length of a cart. Feed the carts onto a long threaded bar to make a stick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aris Posted April 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 Yes, a cartridge would make a nice walking stick head. If I ever come across an 8-bore shell, I'll keep it in mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker56 Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 (edited) What about a light pull string or a clipper cigarette lighter holder or you could try this, http://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=related&v=1ByneI3j4lI Edited April 9, 2013 by Walker56 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wharf Rat Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 I made a selection of fox calls with brasses of different lengths. The different lengths give different pitches. There is a thread on here with some other ideas if you do a search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxus77 Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 you can make cufflinks and tiepins very easily as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aris Posted April 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 I like the bathroom light pull string idea. Just need to add a bit of weigh to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker56 Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 I like the bathroom light pull string idea. Just need to add a bit of weigh to it. Just weight it with sand put string in then glue gun the end to hold the string and keep the sand in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted April 10, 2013 Report Share Posted April 10, 2013 I like the bathroom light pull string idea. Just need to add a bit of weigh to it. I did this once with an old spice aftershave bottle Just weight it with sand put string in then glue gun the end to hold the string and keep the sand in. Or use a loaded shell, it's full of lead! Drill through the primer and bobs your uncle and fanny is your A&E nurse :lol: I am joking of course !!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad1 Posted April 10, 2013 Report Share Posted April 10, 2013 (edited) Iv made rabbit foot key rings ?! Edited April 10, 2013 by mad1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark1206 Posted April 10, 2013 Report Share Posted April 10, 2013 I cut the case off the brass knock out the primer and screw to the bottom of a stick to make a nice cheap ferrule for the bottom of a walking stick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.R. Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 Not my own work, unfortunately.............from the web....................but may give lads some ideas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddy Funker Posted April 14, 2013 Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 Love the cuff link idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aris Posted April 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 Love the cuff link idea!Me too, but who wears cuff links any more ? :-) I might give the USB stick a go. They should freak them out at work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted April 14, 2013 Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 Think that chair is FAB! I saw a set of the tree lights either last year or one before on fleabay. I bid on them but didn't win. May try making some perhaps. I am thinking a better idea would be introducing a clear plastic capped cylinder in then crimp it off. But I would insert tue bulb through the primer port. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aris Posted April 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 (edited) The Xmas tree lights should be simple - buy some cheap bright white LED Xmas lights and attach cartridges. Edited April 14, 2013 by aris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VULTURE Posted April 14, 2013 Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 (edited) Hi. How about this clock I picked up a local farmers market, quite smart I think. Edited April 14, 2013 by VULTURE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim85 Posted April 16, 2013 Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 Me too, but who wears cuff links any more ? :-) I might give the USB stick a go. They should freak them out at work! I use cufflinks alot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted April 16, 2013 Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 The Xmas tree lights should be simple - buy some cheap bright white LED Xmas lights and attach cartridges. Try crimping an empty cart You will need a clear tube and cap to stop the crimp inverting. I am gonna give it a go. See how I get on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxus77 Posted April 16, 2013 Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 theres a great guide LG on ehow i think, will post up when i find it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aris Posted April 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 Try crimping an empty cart You will need a clear tube and cap to stop the crimp inverting. I am gonna give it a go. See how I get on. Does it need to be crimped? I thought I would just put some small holes about 1cm from the opening, and then cut down to them. The wires would slide down the cuts and sit in the holes. This would not work well for outdoor lights, but I'm not sure I would want to advertise a shot gun outside my home anyhow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxus77 Posted April 16, 2013 Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 (edited) this wasnt the guide i was on about but this one just shows hot gluing them http://offbeathome.com/2012/12/shotgun-shell-christmas-lights these look like crimped and light pushed in ? http://www.instructables.com/id/Shotgun-shell-Christmas-lights/ Edited April 16, 2013 by maxus77 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted April 16, 2013 Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 Does it need to be crimped? I thought I would just put some small holes about 1cm from the opening, and then cut down to them. The wires would slide down the cuts and sit in the holes. This would not work well for outdoor lights, but I'm not sure I would want to advertise a shot gun outside my home anyhow. My thought was use the primer.hole to insert the LED's also before recrimping use a confetti style punch to cut out christmas tree shaped holes in the sides to project light through! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aris Posted April 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 My thought was use the primer.hole to insert the LED's also before recrimping use a confetti style punch to cut out christmas tree shaped holes in the sides to project light through! Aha - nice idea if they fit. Perhaps instead of crimping you an wedge a 16 or 20 bore cartridge in the ther end to close it up with a bit of glue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted April 16, 2013 Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 Just tried the LED through the primer hole and it goes in fine. Will actually need to make some gromits to hold them in the hole. I am going to try making a string of them over the next couple of weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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