Simple Pistol Rack Made From Cardboard

Jack Flash · Feb 22, 2018

Great idea in the OP. I would think that this a prototype and take a look at some of the suggestions for alternate materials. If you're dead set on using cardboard, you could research non-acid paper, tin foil, clinging plastic wrap, whatever works best to line it with.

Rule3 · Feb 22, 2018

Jack Flash said:
Great idea in the OP. I would think that this a prototype and take a look at some of the suggestions for alternate materials. If you're dead set on using cardboard, you could research non-acid paper, tin foil, clinging plastic wrap, whatever works best to line it with.

What is "tin" foil?

You mean Al- O- Min- E- Um

(English version)

But then there would be dissimilar metals and possible electrolysis.

But when in doubt, Black Spray Paint!

PS: There are lots of FREE boxes at the USPS Flat rate

rog8732 · Feb 22, 2018

I did not yet read all the good suggestions so far, and this may be a duplicate but I would make the bottom section at least double thick so if you wish to take out all the guns at once, you can just pick up the box.

Is that picture a "C G I" ? or do you actually have ALL the J frames ?

Kernel Crittenden · Feb 22, 2018

Make the next one a double decker. Twice the guns on the same footprint. Spray paint with black bed liner.

nachogrande · Feb 22, 2018

UH OH, MORE ROOM IN THE SAFE????

You know what that means.

Geronimo Jim · Feb 22, 2018

Very cool. Good write up and good photo's. Now the only thing
missing is your location!

DWalt · Feb 22, 2018

Make it out of plastic political signs.

Mike SC Hunter · Feb 22, 2018

Cheap, neat idea. I just put mine in socks and stack "em".

rburg · Feb 22, 2018

DWalt said:
Make it out of plastic political signs.

I expect you'll get dinged by Lee or his minions for mentioning politics here.

Pef · Feb 22, 2018

jcelect said:
Now that's a box full of J's! Do I see a 632 in that box? That's better than any store bought rack I've seen!
jcelect

No 632...just plain old 60's and 640's. They seem to have grown on me.

Pef · Feb 22, 2018

Targets Guy said:
shellac the cardboard.

I may just do that....should protect finishes from any acidic board and also protect the cardboard from any oil from after I clean the guns.

This may double the cost of materials to about $0.10 per rack, though. So much for my free lunch.

Rule3 · Feb 23, 2018

Please provide a template (blueprint with measurements and instructions) for us handy craft impaired folks

I know there are engineers here that can make this difficult.

Who uses "shellac" these days other than old world wood work restoration?

Spray Poly or clear coat.

Pef · Feb 25, 2018

Rule3 said:
Please provide a template (blueprint with measurements and instructions) for us handy craft impaired folks

I know there are engineers here that can make this difficult.

Who uses "shellac" these days other than old world wood work restoration?

Spray Poly or clear coat.

Here you go....

The box template with cuts for folds and slots for spacer (I made this box with 1 5/8" slots instead of 1.5" slots.

The spacer:

The box during construction:

After I finished, I removed all tape, cut some additional pieces of cardboard to cover the back and sides and glued them to the back and sides. I then sprayed with polyurethane spray. After drying I sanded the interior sufaces with 1000 grit paper to get rid of rough surfaces. End result is a pretty sturdy little rack.

Targets Guy · Feb 25, 2018

Pef said:
I may just do that....should protect finishes from any acidic board and also protect the cardboard from any oil from after I clean the guns.

This may double the cost of materials to about $0.10 per rack, though. So much for my free lunch.

I started doing that with my cardboard boxes out in our unheated, unairconditioned shed. Holds papers, books, whatever. It has helped them last better in that environment.

llowry61 · Feb 25, 2018

Nice idea. I find it funny how we will have what 3-4k in the six guns, but we don't want to spend any money on a rack. Don't get me wrong I am not hating here because I do the exact same thing. I remember watching a guy burn 1k at the **** table in Vegas in about 15 minutes. His wife walks up with a shopping bag and as he walks away I hear him saying, what the he** are you wasting money on that for ? Funny stuff.

Pef · Feb 25, 2018

llowry61 said:
Nice idea. I find it funny how we will have what 3-4k in the six guns, but we don't want to spend any money on a rack. Don't get me wrong I am not hating here because I do the exact same thing. I remember watching a guy burn 1k at the **** table in Vegas in about 15 minutes. His wife walks up with a shopping bag and as he walks away I hear him saying, what the he** are you wasting money on that for ? Funny stuff.

I thought the same thing...but I don't take much pride in pistol racks

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