Display box liners?
- Thread starter Samcoltwy
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I'll second that motion!
I make my own presentation boxes. Not really that hard but you do need the correct tools for the job. Me? I have a small (10x12) shed that serves as my “shop”. Nowhere close to being comfortable to work in as I have to move one thing out of the way to use another. It takes a bit of choreography to migrate through all the steps.
I’ve found the flocking products do a pretty darn good job.
The hardest parts are planning the layout and cutting the internal dividers/supports/openings but my scroll saw does just fine. I do get some interesting looks though when I’m at a fabric store looking at felt.
I make my own boxes out of the wood from fallen/cut down trees on my property or the neighbors (because they have some old walnut trees I drool over).
Push comes to shove I’ve even used some of the nicer cigar boxes from a local smoke shop. Cheap and easy starting place for those without woodworking tools.
The S&W box is made from a cigar box. Note: “bullets” under the barrel we’re live rounds that I removed the bullet and powder from; then cut the shells down with a mini pipe cutter from the plumbing supplies I have to fit the depth of the box.
The Kimber box is made from walnut salvaged from one of the neighbors cut down trees. Make the box then use the table saw to cut the lid off. And “yes” I did repair the areas after trying to recess the hinges. Ended up surface mounting them on the back of the box. I will admit it was much more satisfying to build the whole thing myself. You’ll notice the slight difference between the flocking (used in the bottom where the gun and knife sit) and the lid which is felt wrapped around a thin piece of wood using spray contact adhesive.
Also, the knife is a “1911” knife was made in Canada. The scales used for both the pistol and knife were custom made. Both makers are now out of business.
I’ve found the flocking products do a pretty darn good job.
The hardest parts are planning the layout and cutting the internal dividers/supports/openings but my scroll saw does just fine. I do get some interesting looks though when I’m at a fabric store looking at felt.
I make my own boxes out of the wood from fallen/cut down trees on my property or the neighbors (because they have some old walnut trees I drool over).
Push comes to shove I’ve even used some of the nicer cigar boxes from a local smoke shop. Cheap and easy starting place for those without woodworking tools.
The S&W box is made from a cigar box. Note: “bullets” under the barrel we’re live rounds that I removed the bullet and powder from; then cut the shells down with a mini pipe cutter from the plumbing supplies I have to fit the depth of the box.
The Kimber box is made from walnut salvaged from one of the neighbors cut down trees. Make the box then use the table saw to cut the lid off. And “yes” I did repair the areas after trying to recess the hinges. Ended up surface mounting them on the back of the box. I will admit it was much more satisfying to build the whole thing myself. You’ll notice the slight difference between the flocking (used in the bottom where the gun and knife sit) and the lid which is felt wrapped around a thin piece of wood using spray contact adhesive.
Also, the knife is a “1911” knife was made in Canada. The scales used for both the pistol and knife were custom made. Both makers are now out of business.
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Well Done!!!I make my own presentation boxes. Not really that hard but you do need the correct tools for the job. Me? I have a small (10x12) shed that serves as my “shop”. Nowhere close to being comfortable to work in as I have to move one thing out of the way to use another. It takes a bit of choreography to migrate through all the steps.
I’ve found the flocking products do a pretty darn good job.
The hardest parts are planning the layout and cutting the internal dividers/supports/openings but my scroll saw does just fine. I do get some interesting looks though when I’m at a fabric store looking at felt.
I make my own boxes out of the wood from fallen/cut down trees on my property or the neighbors (because they have some old walnut trees I drool over).
Push comes to shove I’ve even used some of the nicer cigar boxes from a local smoke shop. Cheap and easy starting place for those without woodworking tools.
The S&W box is made from a cigar box. Note: “bullets” under the barrel we’re live rounds that I removed the bullet and powder from; then cut the shells down with a mini pipe cutter from the plumbing supplies I have to fit the depth of the box.
The Kimber box is made from walnut salvaged from one of the neighbors cut down trees. Make the box then use the table saw to cut the lid off. And “yes” I did repair the areas after trying to recess the hinges. Ended up surface mounting them on the back of the box. I will admit it was much more satisfying to build the whole thing myself. You’ll notice the slight difference between the flocking (used in the bottom where the gun and knife sit) and the lid which is felt wrapped around a thin piece of wood using spray contact adhesive.
Also, the knife is a “1911” knife was made in Canada. The scales used for both the pistol and knife were custom made. Both makers are now out of business.
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Well “Thank ya sir !”
Hilldweller,
Great to see someone putting their inventive ideas and talent to use. You do very good work.
Thank you guys for the great comments also.
Randy
Great to see someone putting their inventive ideas and talent to use. You do very good work.
Thank you guys for the great comments also.
Randy
A little late but just because we like pics this shows Randy’s work on a case I just sold. I also have a set he did for my 1976 29-2, outstanding work and a nice guy too.
