In order to participate in the GunBroker Member forums, you must be logged in with your GunBroker.com account. Click the sign-in button at the top right of the forums page to get connected.
one mans trash...
oldemagics
Member Posts: 5,845 ✭✭✭
another mans new gun case?
needed something better than 4,5,6 different factory boxes when i go to the range
then someone threw out a carry case for a laptop...
a few layers of foam and some outline cutting later...
stack the two levels...
another layer of egg crate, and use the strap to keep everyone protected...
even nicely provided pockets for ear plugs, pen for scoring, screwdriver oil etc
and on either side on the outside, pockets for targets, stapler, small tool wrap if im gonna be doing sighting in etc...
add another bag for ammo carry and im set to go!
and it only cost about 2-3 hrs time to cut some old foam i had hoarded... [^]
and the wife wonders why i dont throw anything away? [;)]
needed something better than 4,5,6 different factory boxes when i go to the range
then someone threw out a carry case for a laptop...
a few layers of foam and some outline cutting later...
stack the two levels...
another layer of egg crate, and use the strap to keep everyone protected...
even nicely provided pockets for ear plugs, pen for scoring, screwdriver oil etc
and on either side on the outside, pockets for targets, stapler, small tool wrap if im gonna be doing sighting in etc...
add another bag for ammo carry and im set to go!
and it only cost about 2-3 hrs time to cut some old foam i had hoarded... [^]
and the wife wonders why i dont throw anything away? [;)]
Comments
nice! i have always wondered were yall get the foam and what do ya cut it with?
got a friend in the hospital? they often give the egg crate foam for on the bed... and you can take it with you when you leave
packaging for large items with delicate parts often have large sheets of foam
if yo REALLY cant scrounge some, most fabric stores will have sheets of foam in different thicknesses, sheet sizes and density for reasonable prices.
for cutting, any good sharp blade will work, but a dull one will pull the foam and give rough edges
spray adhesive works to bond two layers like i did on this one, so you can cut completely through one layer and still have protective backing
quote: I never cut my foam. I just used to sammich the guns in between two pieces and they stayed. After a while there was an indentation showing exactly where they go.
i cut outlines for several reasons,
1- the finished case is slimmer than just sandwiching
2- guns and mags will stay in "their" respective spot even if the layer is removed and gets tilted
3- no waiting for months for the impression to stay when gun is removed, or larger than pistol imprint from not placeing it at the exact spot each time
Do you go to a private range? All the ranges near me charge per gun so bringing 4-6 guns would be expensive. although with price of ammo the 8-16 dollars per gun doesn't seem so high. hmmmmmm
Now thats a great idea! I really like it. Now you have given me an idea of doing the same thing. Thanks!
Me too.
Awesome!
Do you go to a private range? All the ranges near me charge per gun so bringing 4-6 guns would be expensive. although with price of ammo the 8-16 dollars per gun doesn't seem so high. hmmmmmm
I can't believe that they charge you to bring guns to a gun range. I do understand a range useage fee but to charge for each gun is crazy. That is like charging a golfer a dollar for each ball in his bag along with the green fee to play a round.
Awesome!
Do you go to a private range? All the ranges near me charge per gun so bringing 4-6 guns would be expensive. although with price of ammo the 8-16 dollars per gun doesn't seem so high. hmmmmmm
local club here, $10 yr membership and shoot whenever it is daylight.
have gone with 12 guns and made a full day of it and sometimes only see 2-3 other shooters, often i am the only one there
Now, the grips..they suck! Put some of your work on those pistols' handles!! That's an order!!!
I'm going to get some foam and make one.
I hope my wife doesn't notice her laptop case missing.
tom