Powder/primer storage box

[Onagoth]

After reading someone's post here, I decided to build my own storage chest for primers and powders.

After reviewing the CSSA website and other threads on the topic, I needed to revisit the way I store my components. I didn't want to spend too much money on this but I also wanted to be legal.

All in all, cost about $25, still need to do some sanding, but should do the trick afterwards. Total build time around 30-45 mins.

I somewhat copied another members design, but I can't find the thread, thanks to whomever made that post though.

Cheers

P.S. I know its out of square a little, that comes with buying the cheapest knotty pine that Lowes has.

 

[mackillan]

What sort of wood is that? What are the dimensions? Would plywood work? I have mine in a plywood box but want something bigger.

After reading someone's post here, I decided to build my own storage chest for primers and powders.

After reviewing the CSSA website and other threads on the topic, I needed to revisit the way I store my components. I didn't want to spend too much money on this but I also wanted to be legal.

All in all, cost about $25, still need to do some sanding, but should do the trick afterwards. Total build time around 30-45 mins.

I somewhat copied another members design, but I can't find the thread, thanks to whomever made that post though.

Cheers

P.S. I know its out of square a little, that comes with buying the cheapest knotty pine that Lowes has.

 

[Onagoth]

Its 1" knotty pine, runs about $8.50 for an 8'x12" board. PLywood should work just fine, the minimum regs call for 3/4" thick

 

[ampegor]

I've been storing mine in an old kitchen cupboard above my bench and it is only 1/2" wood. Maybe I could get away with screwing on some 1/4" plywood over the top?
Andy

 

[dinsdale]

You have to store Primers separate from powder.

Put in a divider or build another one.

 

[NorthernPF]

What are the fixtures and screw made out of? Brass?

 

[SandRoad]

Looks pretty good for a quick job.

Home Depot used to carry some imported mystery wood boards that were laminated and up to 12 or 16" wide and cheap.

 

[.Ben]

Looks pretty good for a quick job.

Home Depot used to carry some imported mystery wood boards that were laminated and up to 12 or 16" wide and cheap.

+1 it looks like pine or fur or something but it looks nice and its Cheap!


i gotta build me a good storage box im thinking ill build a small cabinet that will fit on the wall above my bench....

as for primers....can you have a divider in the cabinet and store them seperatly or do they have to be like in a completly other cabinet?....

 

[peter2772000]

Here we go again! Yet another thing I need to take care of.

I was told to leave gunpowder out of any containers so as to avoid any explosive pressure build-up in case of a fire. I guess I'll be looking for a freakin' box of some type for my lousy 2lbs of HP-38. I'll start locking the primers in with the live ammo.

 

[dinsdale]

+1 it looks like pine or fur or something but it looks nice and its Cheap!


i gotta build me a good storage box im thinking ill build a small cabinet that will fit on the wall above my bench....

as for primers....can you have a divider in the cabinet and store them seperatly or do they have to be like in a completly other cabinet?....

Just says "Stored Seperately" IIRC.

 

[Onagoth]

Just says "Stored Seperately" IIRC.

Not sure how that notion got started, but it seems as though, based on my research that powders and primers are not distinguished according to the explosives act, and can therefore be stored together in one box.

This document was prepared by a lawyer, so it seems pretty legit.

Cheers

http://www.cdnshootingsports.org/legal_info_for_reloaders.html

 

[Onagoth]

What are the fixtures and screw made out of? Brass?

Yep, they're brass, anything non-ferrous works.

 

[Danny Boy]

That looks pretty good. My only comment this it may be a bit on the small side.

Looks like if you put two 8 lb keg in there not much else would fit.