WTB wood rack for my shotgun.

[MamaLiberty]

I need a rack on the wall for my Mossy 500 shotgun. It doesn't need to be pretty or new, just clean and sturdy. No idea what it might be worth... $50. or less, if possible.

[tpuig]

You should be able to make something for less than $20.  Depends on design and how you want it to look. 

I recently bought a second safe and decided to organize things a bit better...

Got these from Midway.
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/285875/hyskore-10-gun-rack-and-shelf-unit-metal-frame-with-foam-padding-black-frame
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/2054194613/hyskore-universal-rack-organizer-and-gun-rest-foam

Decent, inexpensive, and with a roll of velcro will attach nicely to my carpeted safe wall.  I took out the cheesy divider that came with the safe.

Another project was getting a lazy Susan base from Amazon for $14.  I also went to Orchard Supply and grabbed some plywood rounds and pipe.  Got a 17" round, put a threaded 3/4" pipe mount on the bottom, same on the top and I just need to cut slots for the barrels to fit through.  When I'm done it will be a nice carousel for scoped toys or oddball sized stuff like SKS and Garands.  I think total cost was under $50.  It would have been less but I don't have access to tools at the moment.
Hope this helps.

[MamaLiberty]

You should be able to make something for less than $20.  Depends on design and how you want it to look. 

Thanks, but you see... this is the problem. When I look at hammers and nails, the hammers cry and the nails just go ahead and bend on their own because they know if I hit them, they are dead. sigh... I do quite well in the kitchen and the garden, but I'm hopeless as far as building things with tools. I have a brand new dremel tool, and no idea whatsoever what to do with it.

Actually, that's an idea. I also have an electric chain saw, run twice... I can't handle it. Maybe someone would like to build me a rack and trade for the saw?

I need this rack to hold the shotgun on the wall near my bed. I don't much care what it looks like, as long as it is sturdy and not so heavy it will take the wall down if I grab the gun in an emergency.

[tenacio]

I'm considering getting something like this:

http://www.the-backup.com/

[tpuig]

Something like this? 
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pine-3-Place-Gun-Rack-Rifle-Shotgun-Wall-Mount-Display-/110723028448

I bet Wally world or a local shop would have pretty much the same thing.   Couple expanding bolts in the wall, and you're all set. 

[MamaLiberty]

Something like this? 
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pine-3-Place-Gun-Rack-Rifle-Shotgun-Wall-Mount-Display-/110723028448

I bet Wally world or a local shop would have pretty much the same thing.   Couple expanding bolts in the wall, and you're all set. 

Well, sure. If I wanted to buy a new one from the store I'd have done so a long time ago. sigh  And I don't "do" ebay for anything, thanks.

[DarkSide]

I have one for you.  For free.  It's even a hare-loom - my dad made it when he was in high school, which could also qualify it as an antique.  I believe it'll hold four.  Just gotta work out getting it over to you.

DS

[MamaLiberty]

I have one for you.  For free.  It's even a hare-loom - my dad made it when he was in high school, which could also qualify it as an antique.  I believe it'll hold four.  Just gotta work out getting it over to you.

DS

Oh my, thank you! But are you sure you'd want to part with it? How I wish I could have some of the things my father made.

Sounds like it would be wonderful for the other guns that have stood in the closet for so long. I don't think I'd want four guns over my bed, actually, but it would be great to get the others off the floor. Someone has offered to make me a rack for the shotgun, so I'll be really set.

Let me know how you want to proceed. Can't remember if you live anywhere around here... but if you come, I'll cook!

[MamaLiberty]

Just wanted to let everyone know that the problem is solved. Senior Tech built me a marvelous rack. He and his wife hung it for me. Bless you! It holds my three favorites... the Mossy 500 shotgun, the M1 carbine and the 30-30 Marlin. No more standing in the corner of the closet! YAY


Thank you, so much!

[DarkSide]

Just wanted to let everyone know that the problem is solved. Senior Tech built me a marvelous rack. He and his wife hung it for me. Bless you! It holds my three favorites... the Mossy 500 shotgun, the M1 carbine and the 30-30 Marlin. No more standing in the corner of the closet! YAY


Thank you, so much!

Excellent!  I do still have the other one if you need it.

DS

[MamaLiberty]

Excellent!  I do still have the other one if you need it.

Great! I still have three other guns standing in the corner... put them on the other side of the room? 

Then I'll have a California style "arsenal." 

[doug carlton]

Just wanted to let everyone know that the problem is solved. Senior Tech built me a marvelous rack. He and his wife hung it for me. Bless you! It holds my three favorites... the Mossy 500 shotgun, the M1 carbine and the 30-30 Marlin. No more standing in the corner of the closet! YAY


Thank you, so much!

love to see it!

[MamaLiberty]

love to see it!

Well, you know where I live. Get your eyeballs over here. You like New York style bagels?

[doug carlton]

too many carbs for my diet, but I could cook you some Hottie black eyed peas and greens!

keep your insides warm on a cold windy night

http://www.theppk.com/2011/12/hottie-black-eyed-peas-with-ginger-sweet-potatoes-apples/

[MamaLiberty]

too many carbs for my diet, but I could cook you some Hottie black eyed peas and greens!

keep your insides warm on a cold windy night

http://www.theppk.com/2011/12/hottie-black-eyed-peas-with-ginger-sweet-potatoes-apples/

Hmm, sounds like we'd have to pot luck it then. I can't handle hot stuff at all. But that's ok... we could still go shooting!