View Full Version : wooden shotgun carrying case
ABBEY thomas
12-02-2011, 12:10 AM
Hi guys, I'm looking for plans to make a wooden gun carrying case to replace my old one that was just nailed together. I plan to use box joints, but plans for dovetails would be great. I guess if there are any plans for making a lid or case bottom by connecting the four sides to the top or the bottom using good jointery, that would be great. I can make the sides with box joints or dovetails, but I want a nice connection with the top or bottom. Is there a way to say connect four sides and top with box joints.
Thanks, Athomas
Ray Newman
12-02-2011, 12:45 AM
Myself, I would use dovetails for mechanical joint strength. If you use box joints, I would re-inforce the finished joint by drilling holes to accept glued-in brass pins.
To make the bottom/top secure, cut a grooves on the inside of the sides, front and back to accept the top and bottom, then cut the top/bottom to fit and glue and clamp the whole thing up.
When done, cut the lid free on the table saw. See: http://woodworkingtips.com/etips/etip021800sn.html
William Adams
12-03-2011, 9:15 PM
I made a (prototype) case for my takedown bow:
214684
http://www.archerytalk.com/vb/showthread.php?t=1335300&page=1
(you'll have to register there to see pictures)
Discussion and picture here:
http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?172707-Solid-brass-catch-or-latch-for-medium-size-case
Laying out dovetails is easy --- just make a guide and make a wide pin or tail spanning where you'll cut the lid off.
The problem, as the above thread notes is finding nice enough hardware --- and it's pricey.
Thus far I have:
- medium brass catch from Taiwan
- Windsor Brass butt hinge
- forged brass stay chain from Italy
- sand cast handle from Britain
- brass corner protectors
- Stanley bullet catches
William
John Lohmann
12-03-2011, 10:06 PM
What is a wooden shotgun?
jerry nazard
12-04-2011, 10:55 AM
What is a wooden shotgun?
??? You don't know? Must be a dummy..............
Mike Heidrick
12-04-2011, 1:17 PM
What is a wooden shotgun?
They are for plastic ducks and plastic deer.
Powered by vBulletin® Version 4.2.5 Copyright © 2024 vBulletin Solutions Inc. All rights reserved.