Uses for empty ammo spam cans and crates?

Vegetaman · Nov 20, 2013

So I have an empty spam can (and the wooden crate it came in) from my 7.62x54r and was wondering if anybody here ever used them for anything?

I have a friend who used his for a parts bucket in the garage (throw in old bolts and pieces that he doesn't want to categorize). Any other ideas? This can is in really good shape...

gunblade · Nov 20, 2013

If the wooden box is open on both ends, you can use it for a makeshift porta potty. Just about the right height for sitting on...dig a little hole underneath and be careful of splinters. I think the can would make a good solvent tank for small parts, if it doesn't leak.

bp231986 · Nov 20, 2013

Use em for targets?

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Gunslinger808 · Nov 20, 2013

ditrina · Nov 20, 2013

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Fishslayer · Nov 20, 2013

Can't remember the site but a guy made a great camp table out of a x54R crate. The legs packed inside the crate & looked pretty easy to set up. Perfect for putting between a couple of folding chairs. Looked very Soviet!

kwselke · Nov 20, 2013

Disposable turkey roaster for the holidays!

SgtLumpy · Nov 20, 2013

You could...um...store ammo in them.

Sgt Lumpy

Jimmyjones · Nov 20, 2013

In my younger days, I called it furniture.

Bert Man · Nov 20, 2013

Fill 'em with dirt and use them to fortify your defensive bunker.

Gunslinger808 · Nov 20, 2013

In my younger days, I called it furniture.

Heck, I still do.
A pic I just took of my rec room TV w/manfurniture, 1.5 rocket crates that hold my CDs and DVDs.:

Vegetaman · Nov 20, 2013

Some good ideas here so far. The camp table and beer cooler are my favorite so far.

ditrina · Nov 20, 2013

Gunslinger808 said:
Heck, I still do.
A pic I just took of my rec room TV w/manfurniture, 1.5 rocket crates that hold my CDs and DVDs.:

REALLY>>> LIKE

Gunslinger808 · Nov 20, 2013

Thanks ditrina, here's what the insides look like with a little help from cheap pieces scrounged up:

And now, back to the Doctor Who marathon!

Vegetaman · Nov 20, 2013

Dang, that looks pretty awesome. The wood on this is not really something I'd want to do a public display on like that, sadly.

2152hq · Nov 21, 2013

Nail the lid back on the box. Cut about a 2" dia hole on one side.
Put the box up in a tree and you'll have a Comm Bloc style marked squirrel house.
Kinda camo'd too w/the green paint job.

Partitian it off into 4 simple sections inside before closing up the roof,,make 4 entrances and have a Soviet Squirrel Public Housing Project.

All makes for happy neighbors,,and squirrels.

walnutred · Nov 21, 2013

First one I emptied I flattened the sharp edges on the spam can and use it to soak small parts. The wooden crate I put a light oil finish on it, hinged one side of the lid and put a brass window latch on the other. Makes a good gun cleaning supplies box and the parts soaker tray fits in like it was made for it. The second wooden crate I decided to fill with bricks of 22LR. Fortunately this was done at pre-panic prices. Third wooden crate is still unopened and is in my Just In Case stash. Fourth wooden crate is only half empty so I still have time to plan but the camp table sounds promising.

wheelgun28 · Nov 21, 2013

I was going to use the wood crates as draws. I was going to make a simple wood unit with shelves sized so the crate would just slip into it. The green cans could be dividers inside the draw.

I thought it would be nice next to the safe and a good spot to store mags and holsters etc.

I dont know what to do with the galvanized tin cans?

The one I opened I chopped a hole in the bottom so the can still appears sealed...

I said I was going to do it, I still might but my project list is almost as long as Santa's list at this point.

jimmyj · Nov 21, 2013

NO, NO, NO !
use it to store and bury your Gold Bricks and Coins in.

the ringo kid · Nov 21, 2013

Ive only four wood ammo crates.

1) Is used to store my STG 44/22 rifle it came with.
2) Is used to store my 2 & 1/2 ton car jack in--fits perfectly too.
3) To store my small militaria collectables in.
4) Completely filled with 22 and 9mm ammo.

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