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1934 days ago |
Topic tags/keywords: question I’m building a gunrack for my stepson that will be located inside a closet. Nuthin’ fancy here, just two supporting shelves that would accomodate say 8 rifles/shotguns. My question is: How can I lock these up to prevent or deter removal? I’m pondering a bicycle cable lock…your thoughts would be appreciated. -- Bob Vila would be so proud of you! |
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#1 posted 1934 days ago |
1.Fit a “boot” for each of the gun stocks deep enough to hold them in place. Cheers Bob -- A mind, like a home, is furnished by its owner |
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#2 posted 1934 days ago |
Put a lip at the top and bottom so that the guns can’t be pulled straight out. Use hinges on the bottom lip -- Gary - Never pass up the opportunity to make a mistake look like you planned it that way - Tyler, TX |
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#3 posted 1933 days ago |
Thanx guys! I was finally able to get access to his closet today for some measurements and (it’s full of guns and magazines and dirty laundry and God knows what else!) this will be a cakejob. He wants it rustic and has provided some old weathered Hemlock, so we’ll see. -- Bob Vila would be so proud of you! |
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#4 posted 1932 days ago |
This is a pretty good site to get you started on racks. http://7.62x54r.net/MosinID/MosinRacks.htm I would use a coated metal cable through the trigger guards that is bolted and padlocked to the wall to prevent removal. -- David, Charlotte NC (http://beechcreeknaturals.etsy.com) |
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#5 posted 1932 days ago |
Wow that was a great info site! Thanx! -- Bob Vila would be so proud of you! |
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