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This was a going away gift for one of my Marines. Another one of my Marines came up with the idea to build a wooden ammo can because the Marine leaving was an ammunition technician. I did not come up with the design but I helped the Marines out in getting this one built. I am very fond of the choice of wood, curly cherry. The ammo can is close to scale and beside the top handle, it is fully functional. I finished it with high gloss lacquer and a coat of paste wax. Most of the joinery is with brass pins as well, which complements the brass rod that is used for the handles and the latch. This was a difficult build but we now have learned a lot from it and are looking foward to building another one.
-- Jason
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John Gray
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posted 252 days ago
Very nice job!!! I hope it opens easier than the metal ammo cans I have. ;-)
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M1ni0n
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posted 252 days ago
It does. lol
-- Jason
ND2ELK
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posted 252 days ago
Beautiful! You did an outstanding job on this piece. Thanks for posting.
God Bless
tom
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marinee5
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posted 252 days ago
that is a nice gift i might have to try my had at one of them myself
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M1ni0n
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posted 252 days ago
Rick,
We basically took a 7.62mm link ammo can and measured and made it to that size. It is not exact due to lumber needing to be thicker than metal. We sketched this on a legal pad and went to town. If you would like some further information I definately can help you out on this. It was a fun build and very rewarding to see an ammo can made out of wood.
-- Jason
Duplenty
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posted 252 days ago
Awesome! Such an unusual thing to be made from wood. Kinda reminds me of that wooden sports car someone made; you recognize what it is, but something “does not compute” in the brain when you see what it’s made from.
Good work.
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Mike
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posted 252 days ago
I have 5.56, 7.62, 50cal and 40mm grenade cans. The 40 is double sided and high imp plastic. The rest are the old metal. I like the wood better. If you need some find an Army Surplus store they go for about 5-20 bucks.
Great gift for a Marine.
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Minuteman
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posted 252 days ago
Good touch Special Thought! That turned out well for a going away present!!
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kolwdwrkr
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posted 252 days ago
Wow, that’s quite the ammo can! Very nice job.
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majeagle1
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posted 252 days ago
Now “THIS” is an ammo can…............ WOW
Another beautiful job and really creative…........... congrats
Semper Fi
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savannah505
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posted 251 days ago
Great job, and a great cause. Way to go!!!!!!!!!!!
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mrdull
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Very well done, I’m sure he will treasure this for years to come. The touches really dress up the brass and bring out the beautiful grain of the cherry. Very thoughtful. Thanks for posting and thanks for caring.
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