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m1 talker		#21	[-]
Posts: 6369 (01/02/09 03:48 PM) Veteran member Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Pitbull had the best display a year or so ago. Mine is a copy of his. Curt
surplusguy		#22	[-]
Posts: 51 (01/02/09 06:50 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	John you and HoosierDaddy have about stripped the gears out of my thought process.My mind is going into overdrive with all these great ideals.The thought of angling up the base of the racks to lean them into the notches had never occured to me.That is a great ideal!That is what I love about this site, every one is always so helpful and willing to help (without the big talk about how ignorant you are).I just want to say you are a great bunch of guys and I love reading everyones posts.I often just read the post without even logging on because of time constrants with my two young boys and my job.But work is slowing down with less mandatory overtime and maybe I can start joining in more often. Hey, Millwright39 great pics.Is #4 an Albainian?I have always wanted one of those .They seem very well made and alot heavier than the rest.And I really love the bolt handle.Thanks guys!!!!!!! ERIC
groundsman03A3		#23	[-]
Posts: 210 (01/02/09 10:43 PM) active member Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	HoosierDaddy, I am going to steal your "leaner" board idea. thanks for the pics of the bunker, I think the CMP store is the only other place that I have seen that many Garands in a row. Regards g-man groundsman03A3 "these pretzels are making me thirsty" (Kramer)
HoosierDaddy		#24	[-]
Posts: 5311 (01/02/09 11:17 PM) Forum Site Moderator Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Nice setup Milwright. Ever use that ole crosscut saw? I used to help an old fella cut locust fence posts with one. Schmidt Shooter I'm about as far south as you can get and still be in Indiana. Ash Iron Construction
ALLONS		#25	[-]
Posts: 45 (01/03/09 01:47 AM) active member Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	WOW!! HoosierDaddy, I think I was in your house the other day??,,,,,No, on second thought that was Gander Mt.. I'm seeing some Great weapons & display ideas. My problem is a lack of wall space, I think I'll swipe your rolling rack idea. Reading about southern Indiana must have shook-up the 2 brain cells that I have left. I remember as a teenager I spent the summer before the Army, (1965) hauling cut stone out of Edinger's Quarry in Bedford Indiana back up here to northern Iowa. Great people down your way! Ken
Bryan 45		#26	[-]
Posts: 2366 (01/03/09 06:19 AM) Host Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Nice displays, everyone! My winter project was suppose to be building some wall racks. But, I haven't completed my fall project yet, so I guess I better hold off on starting something new. You guys have given me some great ideas though.
WVchuck		#27	[-]
Posts: 11616 (01/03/09 08:29 AM) Forum Site Moderator Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Allons, what are the brackets you're using to hold up the rifles? That's a nice set up you've got there. Also, I needed that Enfield buttstock you turned into an antler plaque! That's a great way to display them.
HoosierDaddy		#28	[-]
Posts: 5315 (01/03/09 10:47 AM) Forum Site Moderator Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Gander Mtn is a piker. Ash Iron Construction
ALLONS		#29	[-]
Posts: 46 (01/03/09 04:26 PM) active member Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	HI Chuck!, The brackets are 12ga steel 1"x7" looped over & bent back at the ends w/2 holes. I padded them w/pick-up topper foam tape. 1st. I covered the wall w/3/8" vertical siding, that way the sheetrock screws can get a bite anywhere. The best I could come up with for handguns is 1/4" copper tube covered w/rubber fuel line & a long deck screw thru the tube or rubber covered single coat hook brackets. - I gotta agree w/HoosierDaddy, he's got our local gun shops beat hands down. That is one "Outstanding" collection of weapons, (John Garand would love it!!) Thanks, Ken
BobM14		#30	[-]
Posts: 515 (01/03/09 05:06 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	That is a great display you have there, Ken. Very well done and the different elements you have included make it even more interesting. If I keep looking at these fine displays I'm gonna have to build something, dust issue or no dust issue. I'll just have to go on dust patrol periodically. There's just no comparison between being readily able to see and appreciate the stuff like you fellas are able to do, and keeping things tucked away in safes all the time. Definately more secure all locked up, but hardly visually appealing. Armed Infidel
WVchuck		#31	[-]
Posts: 11624 (01/03/09 06:20 PM) Forum Site Moderator Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Eyebolts with a LONG shank embedded into a 2x6 stud with cut resistant-coated cable and padlocks are one viable method of open display. The cables are a pain to deal with at times, but they work well enough when combined with other layers of security. It won't stop the bad guys, nothing will if they know your layout and want your stuff bad enough, but it's one way to have stuff on display with a reasonable level of security without having them in lockers or safes.
BobM14		#32	[-]
Posts: 520 (01/03/09 11:30 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	I didn't notice the cable through the triggerguards the first time I looked at your picture, Chuck. And, you are correct about security. I'd like to make it as difficult for the bad guys as possible, but nothing is totally safe. There has to be a compromise of protection and enjoyment.... Armed Infidel
John Moses		#33	[-]
Posts: 105 (01/04/09 12:36 AM) active member Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Here's my pegs. i believe that's a 30 degree bevel. The vertical rack supports are 2x6s w 1 3/4" holes drilled 4" on center & ripped in 2. I rasped & sanded them before gluing on the felt. I mentioned the angled base earlier. The 30-06 cases are fired, and Had trouble keeping the bullets from falling in the cases. Now I cut dowel rods to support the bullets to the correct OAL.
ALLONS		#34	[-]
Posts: 47 (01/04/09 09:43 AM) active member Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Hi John, I really like the 30-06 case idea, got a few places I'd like to use it, but I can't tell by the pics, how are you mounting the case to the wall w/enough strength to hold up a rifle? Great group of weapons! Also, it looks like I know where to go if I ever need to borrow a cup of ammo. Thanks, Ken
eb in oregon		#35	[-]
Posts: 587 (01/04/09 10:48 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Har, with that many rifles I don't think you even have to lock the cable to the wall. Hum, how many rifles can you carry in a bundle Mr. Burglar? By the time you struggle to the car with it, what, your on foot? LOL see you at trial! Sometimes there is a certain beauty living out in the toolies, even if nobody ever comes to visit. Of course THAT could just be a consequence of my mug. (see thread on "New Years Resolution." http://parallaxscurioandr...ku.com/topic/30942?page=2 You have totally intimidated me Neil, you too John. "We must all hang together, or most assuredly we shall all hang separately." Benjamin Franklin, July 4 1776
John Moses		#36	[-]
Posts: 108 (01/04/09 03:43 PM) active member Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	I use a 4" philips driver in a battery drill. I use 3/4" #4 screws because I'm too lazy to drill out the primer holes to accept regular #6drywall screws. (either that or i just grabbed the wrong bit,I can't remember.) While my son holds the rifle where I want it, I just place the case & drill. I tried doing them straight & that has resulted in dropped guns, especially pistols, where I used caliber specific cases. There's just no such thing as a flat wall. For security, I have a separate alarm for the reloading room that is always on, even when I'm home. It has a radio link to the alarm company. There is a local alarm in the vault itself.
John Moses	And then there's this	#37	[-]
Posts: 109 (01/04/09 04:13 PM) active member Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post
HoosierDaddy		#38	[-]
Posts: 5320 (01/04/09 09:29 PM) Forum Site Moderator Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	I have an alarm system. I also have good neighbors of which a couple collect guns and know fully what is present. We all have a mutual protection agreement. I didn't do this to show off I've just had a good run on finding things at the right time at the right price. I've had a lot of help here too. One time Pitbull and PBill were talking about some Korean rifles at a shop in their neck of the woods. Brian posted that one of the rifles was mine the other Bill's. "Huh?" goes me. Ended up with a nice K1A1 and Bill got the K2. Ash Iron Construction Last Edited By: HoosierDaddy 01/04/09 09:34 PM. Edited 1 times.
surplusguy		#39	[-]
Posts: 52 (01/05/09 08:23 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Hey John, if I could just bother you once more. On your rolling wall display,is that a 4x8 sheet of plywood with a 1x4 for the outside?I think I am going to use a combination of your display and HoosierDaddys and was wanting to get it right on the details of your display.Thank you for your time. ERIC
John Moses		#40	[-]
Posts: 113 (01/05/09 10:02 PM) active member Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Hey Eric, glad to help. The walls are 3/4 plywood with 1x6 s on the top & sides. The bottom is a 2x6. The top track is standard barn door track & hardware. Congratulations on your gun room! You will enjoy.

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