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This is just a few pictures of another storage box I made with a theme. I purposely did it with real simple construction to keep with the look I’m going for. I originally had Phillips head screws but decided to find slotted instead to try to keep it looking older. A good suggestion a friend made was to drill a few holes in the side for knotted rope handles to mimic a larger crate. The pistol is an Auot Ordnance but someday perhaps a genuine surplus pistol may reside in it. If anyone has any recommendations for it or suggestions for the next one please let me know. Thanks for looking, Brian





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That is cool. Do you cut the foam yourself or is it made that way? The cut lines are very nice.
 
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That is cool. Do you cut the foam yourself or is it made that way? The cut lines are very nice.

The form was actually precut. The pistol came in a cardboard box with this exact foam insert. I am about ready to try my first cutting of foam on a different project. I’ll report how it goes.


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After cutting foam for a bunch of guitar case projects, someone told me 'everyone else uses hot wire cutters'.

This one uses a 24v 2.5amp transformer with a dimmer switch.
https://www.instructables.com/...ot-wire-foam-cutter/
 
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I like this a lot, bang up job!
I wonder if you could try pop-rivets instead of the slotted screws?

If you enjoyed the work, I imagine you'd have no problem selling a few of these.
 
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Perfect! I love it!


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That's excellent.


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Outstanding project. It gives the weapon great texture.


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Looks like you might have a side job in your future; Custom presentation boxes.
 
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I like it.




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Looks sharp.
 
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Outstanding. You could make a little side money building and selling those.


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