$175 DIY Ammo Cabinet

[@DesertMav]

This is a great build. I bought a cabinet that I'm going to place in my closet and I'm looking to do a slightly different setup with the shelving, but the same concept overall. I plan to divide my cabinet in half and store rifles on one side and ammo/pistols on the other with 1-2 shelves to go all the way across.

[@mike43068]

I like your build. It looks really nice. It provides enough security for your ammo not to be borrowed casually. I'd be concerned about long term storage and it not being air tight.

[@ahole5407]

Good build. 👍 glad to see that some ppl still have enough brains to make things work for 1/3 the cost of what is sold to those with no skills or initiative.

[@hcazonis]

It was a little flimsier than I expected. I had to add a 2x2 piece of wood to the bottom on the rear side in order to stabilize it better kzbin.infoUgkxXTh-lz-8W6GcB219vTLp27-MxbZYObBX . It is also starting to bow a little at the outer wall ( I've had it up for about 6 months), I've already had a shelf tumble down because of the bow and the fact that the little shelf brackets are quite short. I went out to home depot and got some longer ones so that the shelves don't tumble down again. Overall, it looks very nice for the price and it holds a lot ( I use it as a pantry). I am very satisfied with my purchase. I just strongly suggest reinforcing it before putting it up.

[@joemama69448]

Nice setup, I was looking for something similar but that cabinet was $200 at harbor freight! Bare metal, no shelves, and relatively small. I would have gotten it for under $100.

[@alanbassett4878]

This is an awesome idea I need to do this for the spare cabinet I have.

[@LovingIdaho]

I made one close to this a few years ago out of a 18 gun safe a few years back .

[@derekwallace1955]

I found a motion sensor led light kit that runs of USB on Amazon. Might be a good upgrade since you can get high capacity battery bank that's also rechargeable. 👍

[@matthewstokes3711]

Great idea and nicely done finished product. I'm on the hunt for that cabinet now.

[@Uladzi_]

awesome! just scored the same box from tractor supply for $99

[@isaacspoon]

awesome! its a great buy for sure

[@santaclaws5541]

Good job!!! I would like to do something like that only fire resistant.

[@jamesbarker4752]

That’s awesome! I need to build one.

[@sherlock1895]

You provided some very good ideas indeed. I have a similar cabinet that I’m going to take to the next level. My only suggestion for future videos…PLEASE LOSE THE MUSIC. It’s terribly annoying to say the least. Remember just because you can doesn’t mean you should! Cheers!

[@daltondrouillard9308]

The thing about the carpet on the bottom going the other way...I have the same OCD problem lol. It ends up being a good problem to have I think.

[@offthebanks168]

Nice project I am looking to do the same I also reload and need to secure the supplies found nothing else related

[@KingGii007]

I didn’t see how you had made those shelves and installed them in the cabinet. Would you please kindly explain a bit more about making those shelves and installation? Thanks.

[@isaacspoon]

I screwed 1x2 planks inside the walls with stainless self tapping screws from the exterior

[@jirifrybort5877]

Looks good only one question why lights??? Isn’t it useless?? I can understand in gun cabinet but ammo storage 🤷‍♂️

[@traderpete007]

Is it deep enough to store Ammo cans? I recently stopped storing ammo in original boxes because the cardboard draws moisture and I was noticing that the ammo in boxes were oxidizing and the reloads in plastic cases were fine... so I'm now moving most of my bulk ammo into harbor freight 30cal plastic ammo cans. its heavy, one 30 cal can holds about 1100 9mm cartridges... but it does save space and I'm hoping that the ammo will last longer.

[@Laughinghawg]

Thanks so much for showing this. It is exactly what I need. How did you attach the support strips that support the shelves? I'm assuming the support strips weren't attached to the carpet but to the metal walls?

[@isaacspoon]

I just drilled self tapping screws in through exterior into 1” wood strips

[@Laughinghawg]

@@isaacspoon Thanks for the reply

[@vegas2385]

Thank you for asking! I watched the video three times and was wondering the same thing.

[@1986_glock_shooter_]

My thought exactly, watched it a few times and couldn't get a view of the sides lol. Killer build.

[@808mahiai]

Sweet! Very cool

[@jamoore35]

how did you attached the shelves? Just though the side of the cabinet into the pieces you painted black?

[@isaacspoon]

Yes I used stainless sell tapping screws in through the sides into the 1” black pieces of wood the shelf sits on

[@irgski]

I like: 1. “Insured by Smith and Wesson” and, 2. “My neighbor doesn’t believe in guns”

[@MrBootneck3027]

Pretty slick

[@ashinigamirises]

This is pretty cool

[@Gmar69]

Speaking for most of out here, that wouldn't fit a 15th of ammo that we have stored. Cut though!

[@agustinchavez7779]

sick af real awesome

[@PatBarrett2663]

Yea I can just imagine how strong and secure that cabinet is for $100 😂

[@isaacspoon]

Yes, the title word “cabinet” instead of “safe” really was chosen to device the viewers 😂😂🤣

[@bradbeam7254]

Nice job

[@JuanMartinez-nr6fr]

What are the dimensions for the shelves

[@jmw1983209]

how did you attach the shelve supports

[@isaacspoon]

I had 1x1 blocks I screwed through the exterior metal and into the wood

[@Sneakyjoe69]

What kind of screws that was the most important part to the entire build did you drill through the metal first or use self tapers ??

[@neilkelley1323]

Where did you get the grey carpet ?

[@isaacspoon]

Home Depot

[@mrbumper5200]

Did u drill through the cabinet to hang the shelf

[@isaacspoon]

I used stainless self tapping screws through the exterior into 1x1 wood ledges along the inside

[@Sneakyjoe69]

How did you mount the shelf supports!!!

[@isaacspoon]

Self stainless tapping screws through the exterior

[@Soulman6969]

Question I was on this ammo FB page and was told that I would basically create ( Dangerous situation by storing my ammo in the metal box) So any truth to the story of my ammo in this type of container

[@ahole5407]

🤣 have those keyboard warriors ever heard about ammo cans??? I've seen russian spam cans store ammo for 50+ years with no issue and we use metal cans still to this day. Departments around the country also use metal cabinets.

[@eddiegomez3357]

The battery box doesn’t turn on lights. I’ve got it replaced and still nothing. I got the same one u did

[@isaacspoon]

Weird. Are you sure the batteries are in the correct orientation? Mine didn’t have any issues

[@eddiegomez3357]

@@isaacspoon yes I triple checked and are energizer straight out the box. I’m just confused. I have everything already just can’t get it to power up with the box

[@eddiegomez3357]

8x1.5V AA Battery Holder Case Box with DC 5.5x2.1mm Male Connector ON/Off Switch with Cover Pack of 2 (12V)….. is what I got

[@isaacspoon]

@@eddiegomez3357 and you have the motion sensor in line? Maybe it’s the sensitivity of the motion sensor that isn’t turning the lights on

[@eddiegomez3357]

@@isaacspoon yes I’ve had it connected as well. It all works direct to the wall but now with batteries. Wonder if it’s because I bought the same lights but just longer and needs more juice? Hell idk lol. U have a great idea I just don’t have any luck

[@johnstachyra2993]

Great project. That same cabinet is now $389 on Amazon😡😡😡

[@matthewscalf1328]

How’s the quality 🤔

[@iHipHopVEVO]

Nice

[@frankb6812]

Nice job but not big enough.