Corona Virus Projects

[Duman]

I've never had a hole saw give me such a clean cut... you've got talent.

[Irving]

The ammo can project is perfect timing, as I'm working on my own ammo can project. I'm not done yet, but I'm impatient so I'll share now. I've had this idea kicking around in my head for a bit, but I got an invite for a friend's birthday this weekend that said, "If you want to bring a gift, think of some SMALL thing that is representative of what you share in common with blah..." and I thought, "Oh, perfect." Of course I'm using the left over panels from the grill project.

It's about as rough going as I thought, since small stuff is difficult and I don't really have the tools, or skill set, but I'm pretty happy with the progress so far.





I realized I was going to have a problem trying to fold all four sides of a box, but I happened to have this scrap piece of tube that fit perfectly.


Using the aluminum vise jaws I made during the last project so as not to indent my metal.


Mocked up.


I tried to make the dimensions roughly the same as the full size box.


The idea is that it will hold a single 10mm bullet, because "it's the only round that'll penetrate the skull of a bear and I wouldn't go into the woods carrying anything less!"


Welded and cleaned up. It got pretty wonky as far as being square and the bends aren't real tight, but it's the thought that counts right?



The hinge I used is way too big, but I'm short on time.



I still have to make the handle and see if I can cobble together a locking mechanism. I want to line the lid with some conveyor belt material in an attempt to keep it water tight. I'm hoping to clean up the edges with a file when it's done. I'm sure the paint will gum stuff up, but I'm going to go for it. It'll look like I made it out of clay, but I think it's adorable.

[theGinsue]

Now you need to paint it OD

[Irving]

Oh that's coming. Might even try some lettering with a tooth pick, but we'll see.

[O2HeN2]

I've never had a hole saw give me such a clean cut... you've got talent.

If you rename "hole saw" to "annular cutter" you might have better success

[BladesNBarrels]

I've never had a hole saw give me such a clean cut... you've got talent.

New hole saws off Amazon, slowest speed on my 20 year old Delta drill press at 620 rpm.
3 clamps holding everything steady.
Very light pressure - touching the material and lifting every 4-5 seconds.
Also built up wood scrap inside the can to back up the metal for the side holes.
The back hole I had to clamp everything to the drill press table and did not back up with wood - I figured the short width in the back gave good support.
The spindle and chuck did not like staying together at first. I lightly sanded the spindle and tapped the chuck back on with a rubber mallet.
Just a few curses and everything finally came together.

[Irving]

It looks great. I had no idea building those was a thing, but last night I saw a ton of videos about it. Basically like a DIY version of my Harmon/Karden speaker, which I absolutely love.

[BladesNBarrels]

I like the Bluetooth unit; it's generations above what was available when I drew up plans to do this 15 years ago.

Does the Bluetooth unit have an integrated battery pack with USB charging?

Any plans to drill small holes (meshed on the inside) to include/ let out bass?

I was really impressed with the Bluetooth unit.
It has an internal battery that supposedly is good for around 11 hours.
It took less than an hour to fully charge.
I have an outlet with a USB plug in that handles the USB connector to the Control Panel for charging.
I thought I could just store the accessories in the Ammo Can.
I like the sound of the speakers as they are - I am in a 25' x 35' garage with a 22' ceiling and it I can hear the music very well.

[BladesNBarrels]

It looks great. I had no idea building those was a thing, but last night I saw a ton of videos about it. Basically like a DIY version of my Harmon/Karden speaker, which I absolutely love.

Right around Christmas, Rockler put the kits on sale and I bought a couple thinking I would find a use for them.
They actually work better than I expected.
I am glad you posted pictures of your mini Ammo Can - what a great gift idea.
It looks like you have a creative slant to your projects.
Makes this a great thread.

[theGinsue]

I was really impressed with the Bluetooth unit.
It has an internal battery that supposedly is good for around 11 hours.
It took less than an hour to fully charge.
I have an outlet with a USB plug in that handles the USB connector to the Control Panel for charging.
I thought I could just store the accessories in the Ammo Can.
I like the sound of the speakers as they are - I am in a 25' x 35' garage with a 22' ceiling and it I can hear the music very well.

Thanks for the info; it's most useful!

Um, that's NOT a garage, that's a freaking warehouse. Dang that place is huge.