This is what I mocked up last October. It was twisted, warped, dirty, and out-of-square. No, I'm not talking about the politicians this time.
Testing for length. Yup, it holds three at a time.
Ah, a butt divider. A support and half the required panels trial fit. More head scratching to follow.
Let's see, what's going to secure the rifles on that block?
Ok, that works. Get to work and rasp out the other saddles.
Here are all the parts. I had to do this because I learn with my hands, and it was easier to hack up the wood than to try drawing it out ahead of time. Now I have scale drawings too.
Will the pretty Browning be sawn in half? (screams)
Not in this movie! This is rated safe for children. You can see the felt that protects the furniture, and the holes for threading tie-downs. Those allow the box to rest on end and prevent the guns from falling out. I plan to fit another block to the lid that has heavy rubber for a secure travel hold down.
The box has its own lifting gear. Slings for handling as well as for protecting the deck finish. Hasps for padlocks. Don't know why these should be needed. The box is comfortable to sit on, and I can probably drive one wheel up on it for impromptu oil changes.
This will do for the time being. More developments are on the way, but it could be a long time 'til I get them done. Lots of ammo and other tools fit inside.
Next time I will get some nice wood and book match the grain all the way around. And do a decent finish job.
Regards,
Grizz
