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Posted: 4/18/2017 9:21:46 PM EDT
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Hope this is a good place for this post....
First off let me introduce myself as this is going to be my first post. I am Chris and live behind enemy lines in the USSR of Kalifornia. Hopefully a move within 6 months back to the USA! I am from the HD of So Cali. Lurked here and there but never really joined up. Ok, now that is out of the way onto the good stuff and the reason I joined up. I need to pay a shot out to Ifixvws where I got my inspiration for my ammo storage. It all started with the wife getting mad at me for all my ammo being stored in the closet.... She said I was taking up to much of HER side of the closet and had no where for her shoes.... WELP as anyone will tell you, dont argue with the wife of ammo vs shoe storage. So I searched around online for an idea on storage and discovered the use of a job box. (A new safe is out as I dont want to move the HUGE thing moving, Ill buy one when i land in the USA.) A little further digging I found the box done up by Ifixvws. http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_3_16/542246_Job_Boxes_for_ammo_storage.html So I was off on my hunt for a used but not abused box. Found one at a yard sale around the corner from my house.. Some haggling later, I got her home for 200 bucks with caster and locks. I dont know if Ifixvws is still around as his posting was kinda old, but gotta still say THANKS!! ONTO THE PICTURES!!!! Next Post... I am new and limited on posting size... |
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Got her home: https://goo.gl/photos/B3vyMUUbUbhkWL3g9 https://goo.gl/photos/hNkN4FLmRzReyjME9 Cleaning her up and stripping her down: https://goo.gl/photos/frY2JUYHah3DPm6U8 https://goo.gl/photos/qGbt8rQeN7FSEhf98 OH OH Paint: https://goo.gl/photos/RGt4d9Vs2i2jtuwG8 https://goo.gl/photos/2AiJUCA3mfBq4UrCA HAD to do something with the inside: https://goo.gl/photos/hxTVRWM4i77W3rLn9 https://goo.gl/photos/278dpvGsphc9kMLJA FINISHED: https://goo.gl/photos/1RgdKcMAwdMcp2E98 https://goo.gl/photos/r7k9YmJ5HN82B7Wy5 https://goo.gl/photos/8hKfP77tffmSXFtTA |
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I use a Stack On cabinet. Not as beefy but works for me.
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Welcome. Better here than GD. 
Pictures for me were a bitch until I became a paying member. AND i noticed some of my links, are clickable, but some not? Is that because I am new and non paying member? |
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Looks great. Guess you have to be strategic about how you pack it so you have easy access to a variety of calibers and organized storage of the lower layer(s) |
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Welcome drumbic,
Storage box looks good, cleaned up nicely. You planning on adding anythything to keep the moisture down and the temp in the box relativly normal? I would add a packet of desiccant to each ammo can and a box in the box as well, just for peace of mind. Also, check out the safe and home security subforum. Theres some good threads in there that might be useful: Home security |
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Welcome drumbic, Storage box looks good, cleaned up nicely. You planning on adding anythything to keep the moisture down and the temp in the box relativly normal? I would add a packet of desiccant to each ammo can and a box in the box as well, just for peace of mind. Also, check out the safe and home security subforum. Theres some good threads in there that might be useful: Home security Each can has a packet in it currently, anytime i open the can i check the packet. Also do a full recharge/replacment of my packs once a year around 4th of July. I am in a dry area so moisture isnt a huge concern for me. The rechargeable desiccant in the safe rarely needs recharging. I added a seal around the lid of the box to help control moisture and whatever else will try to get into it. Plus the seal on each can is in great shape. More of a double coverage and maybe overkill. But I like having it and not need it, than need it and not having it. |
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Thanks! Each can has a packet in it currently, anytime i open the can i check the packet. Also do a full recharge/replacment of my packs once a year around 4th of July. I am in a dry area so moisture isnt a huge concern for me. The rechargeable desiccant in the safe rarely needs recharging. I added a seal around the lid of the box to help control moisture and whatever else will try to get into it. Plus the seal on each can is in great shape. More of a double coverage and maybe overkill. But I like having it and not need it, than need it and not having it. 
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Looks pretty good,OP. Welcome, I'm also a long time lurker that just joined. How heavy is that when you have it fully packed? Quoted:
Looks pretty good,OP. Welcome, I'm also a long time lurker that just joined. How heavy is that when you have it fully packed? Quoted:
I use a couple of job boxes filled with ammo cans for ammo storage. No wheels, if I have to move them it doesn't take long to pull out the ammo cans. I use a mix of fat 50s, regular 50s & 30 cal cans for about 10 different calibers. |
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Not sure how much it would cost, but you could probably get molle panels then just use standard pouches. Maybe pop rivet or industrial glue it to the lid.
Velcro seems like another plausible option. I suggest you take a hit to capacity and line it with fire rated drywall or similar product. |
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http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii579/samm801/1F2EE756-E6E8-4778-B2E0-FD532CB8F1ED.jpg does what I need it to with ammo,powder and primers. |
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Nice job, OP.
I have been told that you can fit 78 50-cal ammo cans under this. (King size) 
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