gun safe idea
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Not so sure about that, as expensive as lumber is these days, thieves might just be drawn to that pile of 2x4’s for the wood value
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Wood constantly varies its moisture content. Rust might be the result on steel parts. Cool idea though.
I have heard of people making false cold air returns in the basement to hide guns and other items. Also, if yo have the room and find an old furnace, you could put that in the basement next to an existing furnace with fake duct going to ceiling.
An old dehumidifier that’s gutted would be an excellent place to hide handguns or other valuables.
I have heard of people making false cold air returns in the basement to hide guns and other items. Also, if yo have the room and find an old furnace, you could put that in the basement next to an existing furnace with fake duct going to ceiling.
An old dehumidifier that’s gutted would be an excellent place to hide handguns or other valuables.
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I like the idea, hiding in plain sight.
BUT ! As mentioned, i would stain / paint / do something to make the wood look not desirable.
Will not fly here in Denmark though, from .22 airguns and up a proper approved gun safe must be used.
BUT ! As mentioned, i would stain / paint / do something to make the wood look not desirable.
Will not fly here in Denmark though, from .22 airguns and up a proper approved gun safe must be used.
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Awesome job there...looks really cool but as other stated being wood some extra care will be needed.
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You...can't...stain, paint, etc., the wood. That will give it away as...something.
Maybe sealing each drawers interior would be a good thing. Like as has been said, to help keep moisture out of the interior as best as possible. That and some desiccant bags.
Just let the wood age naturally. It will naturally darken in an uneven pattern.
The way I see it, it just needs some hidden locks...OR...are they already there ?
Mike
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well if you have any weathering skill, you can get something new to look as something used and half rotten, model builders and others do that all the time.
I would also put a couple of loose boards on the top of it all, as that is probably what a person would feel up, and reaching for a loose bord, thats not loose, well should make some form of bells ring inside the persons ears.
I would also put a couple of loose boards on the top of it all, as that is probably what a person would feel up, and reaching for a loose bord, thats not loose, well should make some form of bells ring inside the persons ears.
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you're assuming a thief is energetic enough or take the time to haul wood out or even look at 2x4 as pawnable .
most thief's are opportunistic . quick grab and out .
most thief's are opportunistic . quick grab and out .
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$10.49 + 13% for a 8ft. 2x4 in Canada at Lowes. I could use a pile like that, always.
Cool design. Crow
Cool design. Crow
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Put it in a spare bedroom, seal the interior against moisture, put a few boxes of nails on top of it and a few pieces of sheetrock behind it...maybe a DeWalt drill nearby. I don't think a thief would give it a second look!
Cheers,
Glenn in Texas
Cheers,
Glenn in Texas
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