adamskiseal Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 Thinking about making myself a Gun Cabinet, has anyone tried this? or does anyone have any tips on what to do and what not to do. Thanks in advance Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew f Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 like this one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamskiseal Posted October 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 More like this..... but without the £3500 price tag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew f Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 how many guns you got could you put up the link for that bad boy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamskiseal Posted October 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 Don't really want to say how many I have, here is the link, think im going to start tonight! http://www.thebespokefurniturecompany.co.uk/clearance/fortress_gun_cabinet.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kes Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 Check out the relevant BS beforehand as it specifies things like internal non-forceable hinges IIRC and min 2 mm plate. My memory is rubbish however. I made one 40 years ago out of folded 3 mm steel plate and used yale keys turning a steel 'finger' behind a sheilded internal fold - a bit like an internal U. As far as I know its still in use today by the farmer I gave it to. I made a smaller (shorter) one for ammo which bolted to the top of the first or could be separately bolted to a wall. Cost me about a £5.then. Just a matter of then slipping it inside an outer wood cabinet which butts up to the fixing wall ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 all i know the cabinate needs to be steel....spec'd thickness and 2 x 5 lever locks......i did think that the hinges were not to be exposed or visible...but i might be wrong on that... what you "cover it" in dosnt matter a jot.... good seasoned hardwood is soooo expensive now...you would be better off going to a housclearance sale and picking up a 1920-1960 wardrobe which go for pennies and can be made from solid oak or mahogany...then strip it all and shape it to how you want....and add brass period fittings to it......saw a really nice one someone had done...it was a full size wardrobe the cabinate was in the bottom half and the top half had shooting clothes in and a fold down table set with baize for cleaning the guns on......the brass fittings were new but aged ...by putting them in an oven and burning the laquer off then putting in a plastic tub with a few drops of bleach and left to go green over a few days...then buffed up..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamskiseal Posted October 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 Like the brass idea, I have just bought a solid oak cabinet off ebay for a bit of a steal so now onto the hard bit! Like the brass idea, I have just bought a solid oak cabinet off ebay for a bit of a steal so now onto the hard bit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 Good luck, watching this with interest! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamskiseal Posted October 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 Here is the cabinet... and locks now ordered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamskiseal Posted October 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 The locks I have gone for are 7 lever safe locks x 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 I like the cabinet, you say you got it for a steal, how much was that? Did you collect it or was it delivered? Presumably the next stage is to build a large steel box to fit inside the oak cabinet. To design it with the correct type of hinge with a return in place so that the door could not be removed if the hinge was ground off. A pair of the 7 lever locks you have ordered and the correct style of welded mounts. What gauge of steel are you going for? How many guns do you hope to store in a monster like that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 that is a good start....nice cabinate......would it be a good idea to install a very low wattage bulb inside to keep all the moisture out...or will the cabinate be inside the warm zone in the house ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamskiseal Posted October 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 I like the cabinet, you say you got it for a steal, how much was that? here is the link where is is currently onsale, I paid a little over £50 http://www.oakfurniturehouse.co.uk/brooklyn-solid-oak-range/brooklyn-oak-furniture-computer-cabinet Did you collect it or was it delivered? Collection via Uship £20 Presumably the next stage is to build a large steel box to fit inside the oak cabinet. Correct, measurements start this afternoon To design it with the correct type of hinge with a return in place so that the door could not be removed if the hinge was ground off. that's right im following the guidelines form https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/117794/security_leaflet.pdf A pair of the 7 lever locks you have ordered and the correct style of welded mounts. lock links http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/7-Lever-Gun-Cabinet-7-Lever-Safe-Lock-Key-Retaining-/261601676795?pt=UK_HaG_Lock_Safes_GL&hash=item3ce8accdfb What gauge of steel are you going for? 3mm minimum How many guns do you hope to store in a monster like that? looking at around 10 in the cabinet with 1 or 2 on the door Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamskiseal Posted October 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 3mm mild steel ordered, and power coating booked in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 when you get the steel cabinate powder coated......line it out with baize maybe ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kes Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 As Tightchoke says its looking very good. The cabinet was a good find. Presumably you will strengthen 3 sides and take off the back ? I am surprised I remembered the steel thickness etc. Have you decided on where its going yet, as it would wise to meet the advice in the pamphlet but difficult to meet its recommendations downstairs. Might be worth getting agreement to its future location with the FEO first - you might reduce the metal if it has to be carried upstairs ! Good luck and keep the progress reports going - this is v interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnbaz Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 HiThat Oak cabinet looks the mutts nutsd mate I built this in to an alcove years ago, it's only for airguns though!! All the wifes' DVDs are in it now and my guns are relegated to the spare room John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 I used to do quite a few steel gun cabinets but now there are so many making them at so little money its not worth it, I do think some of the Bespoke type timber over steel are a bit too heavy on the price front but sometimes thing sell better the dearer they are. Intersted to see what you come up with, how are you handling the differences in the door swings or are you just putting the steel safe inside with a second internal set of doors? Effectively just hiding a gunsafe inside the cupboard? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamskiseal Posted December 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2014 My local FAO is due out on monday to inspect the cabinet, fingers crossed it gets signed off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TriBsa Posted December 5, 2014 Report Share Posted December 5, 2014 My local FAO is due out on monday to inspect the cabinet, fingers crossed it gets signed off! Don't we get to inspect it? How about a few pictures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted December 5, 2014 Report Share Posted December 5, 2014 Come on lets have some pictures of the finished article! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamskiseal Posted December 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2014 It's in the last stages a little more welding of the seams and I'll be there! Pictures to follow..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted December 10, 2014 Report Share Posted December 10, 2014 We're waiting patiently! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamskiseal Posted December 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2014 Been called out on a job in Liverpool, but managed to give the cabinet a undercoat last night, hopefully get some pictures up by saturday, Foam and inserts have all been ordered so shouldn't be long! decided to go against having the cabinet powder coated purely because i have seen something else i want to buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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