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Posted: 7/12/2022 5:05:09 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ar15-joe: Thanks for that. Their prices aren't bad, but shipping is 250% more! lol Guess I'm still looking for local. If you are near a Menards they sell slat wall. Unfinished or finished and you can add the aluminum trim if you want.  Attached File |
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VA, USA
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Posted: 7/28/2022 7:35:58 AM EDT
[Last Edit: on1tyr]
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This is an awesome thread. Can't believe I didn't stumble across it before. Here is my humble submission which is still a work in progress. I'll include progression pics.
This was around Nov 2020 when I started finishing my basement:  Framed up and drywall started:  This is that same corner in February 2021 when I had the room framed up and electrical run and spray foam done (officially becoming the gun room):  Butcher block countertop that was to become my work bench:  Installing bench in the gun room (August 2021) (outlets are still crooked because reasons):  Making a homemade hidden door for the gun room:   Shelves for the gun room:   Used the same wall brackets and butcher block for my desk on the wall outside of the gun room, but with a stain:  Desk, finished, outside of the gun room:   Toolbox installed and reloading presses bolted down:  Current state, a bit messy, with this thread visible on the monitor outside:  Work in progress because I have a few outstanding things I've planned but not implemented: * wall storage system, cabinets, etc * homemade hidden door is sagging (big surprise) * electro/magnetic lock for hidden door (currently closes with a door closer) * additional safe or cabinet... maybe something small like a Securit Agile or something |
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Posted: 7/28/2022 12:30:12 PM EDT
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Impressive. Thanks for sharing.
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Posted: 7/30/2022 9:53:36 PM EDT
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Some amazing rooms in this thread...
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Posted: 8/9/2022 8:52:20 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By on1tyr: This is an awesome thread. Can't believe I didn't stumble across it before. Here is my humble submission which is still a work in progress. I'll include progression pics. This was around Nov 2020 when I started finishing my basement: https://s3.amazonaws.com/wct097.com/wt/kenmore/basement-finishing/unfinished-10.jpg Framed up and drywall started: https://s3.amazonaws.com/wct097.com/wt/kenmore/basement-finishing/drywall1.jpg This is that same corner in February 2021 when I had the room framed up and electrical run and spray foam done (officially becoming the gun room): https://s3.amazonaws.com/wct097.com/wt/kenmore/basement-finishing/foam4.jpg Butcher block countertop that was to become my work bench: https://s3.amazonaws.com/wct097.com/wt/kenmore/basement-finishing/gr-bench.jpg Installing bench in the gun room (August 2021) (outlets are still crooked because reasons): https://s3.amazonaws.com/wct097.com/wt/kenmore/basement-finishing/gr-bench3.jpg Making a homemade hidden door for the gun room: https://s3.amazonaws.com/wct097.com/wt/kenmore/basement-finishing/wall-door2.jpg https://s3.amazonaws.com/wct097.com/wt/kenmore/basement-finishing/wall-door1.jpg Shelves for the gun room: https://s3.amazonaws.com/wct097.com/wt/kenmore/basement-finishing/gr-shelf1.jpg https://s3.amazonaws.com/wct097.com/wt/kenmore/basement-finishing/gr-shelf3.jpg Used the same wall brackets and butcher block for my desk on the wall outside of the gun room, but with a stain: https://s3.amazonaws.com/wct097.com/wt/kenmore/basement-finishing/desk-support1.jpg Desk, finished, outside of the gun room: https://s3.amazonaws.com/wct097.com/wt/kenmore/basement-finishing/desk3.jpg https://s3.amazonaws.com/wct097.com/wt/kenmore/basement-finishing/desk-dec-2021.jpg Toolbox installed and reloading presses bolted down: https://s3.amazonaws.com/wct097.com/wt/kenmore/basement-finishing/gun-room/tb.jpg Current state, a bit messy, with this thread visible on the monitor outside: https://s3.amazonaws.com/wct097.com/wt/kenmore/basement-finishing/gun-room/gr-july-2022.jpg Work in progress because I have a few outstanding things I've planned but not implemented: * wall storage system, cabinets, etc * homemade hidden door is sagging (big surprise) * electro/magnetic lock for hidden door (currently closes with a door closer) * additional safe or cabinet... maybe something small like a Securit Agile or something OK, I'll take one for the team: why did you install 87 electrical outlets? |
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Posted: 8/18/2022 7:10:45 PM EDT
[Last Edit: 0002s]
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UT, USA
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Posted: 8/19/2022 11:27:57 AM EDT
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Damn, that is swanky. I would love to do this when I build my next house. I like that Calumet High School banner.
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Posted: 8/19/2022 6:33:49 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Shenanagins: Damn, that is swanky. I would love to do this when I build my next house. I like that Calumet High School banner. WOLVERINES Thanks. I’m about 85% finished. I still have a few more things to do. |
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Posted: 9/9/2022 3:01:58 PM EDT
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Added motion lighting to racks
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Posted: 9/9/2022 3:05:51 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By 0002s: Added motion lighting to racks https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/238973/FBA1F9A0-5ACF-479A-88BB-7D176CDFFE62-2519951.jpg Darn nice. I really like the lighting idea. |
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Posted: 9/9/2022 4:04:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BM-ARM-DPMS-guns: Darn nice. I really like the lighting idea. Thanks. I still have more storage to build out. I want the walk-in safe to have a professional look to it. A lot of gun safe and a little safe room. |
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Posted: 9/13/2022 2:50:21 PM EDT
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Did something new with my handgun racks. Found these 55 degree mounts on Amazon. They’re space savers and pretty rugged.
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Posted: 9/13/2022 2:52:26 PM EDT
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Used them on my S&W wall as well.
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Posted: 9/13/2022 5:28:10 PM EDT
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I looked at those mounts and thought the same thing. They look nice.
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Posted: 9/13/2022 6:26:07 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By 0002s: I looked at those mounts and thought the same thing. They look nice. Next will be filling the old screw holes and painting the backboards. |
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Posted: 9/13/2022 7:23:26 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BM-ARM-DPMS-guns: Next will be filling the old screw holes and painting the backboards. It’s great when it comes together and looks profession. Post up the final results. |
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Posted: 9/22/2022 8:47:09 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 0002s: Added motion lighting to racks https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/238973/FBA1F9A0-5ACF-479A-88BB-7D176CDFFE62-2519951.jpg Need details on these racks. Looks great. |
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Posted: 9/22/2022 9:03:24 PM EDT
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VA, USA
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Posted: 11/27/2022 6:16:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Wobblin-Goblin: OK, I'll take one for the team: why did you install 87 electrical outlets? Because every workbench I've ever had ended up with a super sized power strip on it and I figured outlets beats power strip for getting power where I need across a workbench. I will probably do roughly the same when I build my shop, in the corner getting workbenches and toolboxes. |
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NJ, USA
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Posted: 5/18/2023 8:38:02 AM EDT
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Any update on the shop? Were you able to keep the moisture out?
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NJ, USA
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Posted: 5/18/2023 8:42:43 AM EDT
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You should do this for a living. Design and implement these types of things
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NJ, USA
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Posted: 5/18/2023 8:43:45 AM EDT
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Was the door taken from a safe? Or do they actually sell them?
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NJ, USA
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Posted: 5/18/2023 8:44:46 AM EDT
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Great work area. Plenty or room to work and do just about anything. Does it second as your panic room?
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NJ, USA
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Posted: 5/18/2023 8:47:22 AM EDT
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Amazing work...
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Posted: 9/3/2023 12:38:44 AM EDT
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As far as a retrofit secure door whether it be a vault door or a steel door is everyone using? I’ve been looking at the Viz-Pro doors on Amazon but no idea if they are good.
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Posted: 11/23/2023 10:58:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 0002s: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/238973/4D9DC0B8-9454-4103-95AF-2831218A5924-2494170.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/238973/732B2618-EABD-45C8-ADCA-3CB96FE137BB-2494171.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/238973/CDBB20C3-215F-421D-B3A1-A5CB888D67D3-2494228.jpg We have those cabinets in your first pic at my work. They're nice! |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 12/9/2023 9:04:19 AM EDT
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When I lived in Connecticut we had a home with an unfinished basement.
I wanted to turn a small spot tucked between the stairs and the wall into a gun area.  I used plans I found on Lowe’s website to make a workbench in my garage and I did the same this time. I adjusted for a shorter, narrower design but it is a solid work surface.  There is a sewer pipe that I carefully worked around to make shelving and supports. I bought a cheap gun cabinet and using a concrete nail gun anchored the workbench and the cabinet to the basement walls in a couple of spots.  It’s hard to see but the wall of the stairway has pegboard for hanging small stuff.  I made the shelves just high enough for ammo cans.  To reduce shadows and make it easier to find what I drop I put some cheap strings of LEDs under the workbench and some of the shelves. |
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Posted: 12/12/2023 8:13:40 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By wireguided: When I lived in Connecticut we had a home with an unfinished basement. I wanted to turn a small spot tucked between the stairs and the wall into a gun area. Awesome gun room! Nice work! |
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Posted: 12/12/2023 8:47:09 PM EDT
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Another vote for Menards slat wall! Very cheap compared to the other options that sell 4'x4' panels for ridiculous amounts.............
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Posted: 1/14/2024 10:55:21 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By hoody2shoez: Its some cheapo thing off Amazon. Not terribly well constructed but it works and was like 260 shipped. The ammo rack on the side came from lowes (home depot? I dont remember) for like $15. Its the 4 door model from all space https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/470854/Screenshot_20201203-114457_Amazon_Shoppi-1712986.JPG I went to look at that storage locker to possibly buy it but now it's $400.  |
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Posted: 1/15/2024 8:58:49 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By isptroop38: Another vote for Menards slat wall! Very cheap compared to the other options that sell 4'x4' panels for ridiculous amounts............. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/76468/DSC00798_JPG-3057900.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/76468/DSC00799_JPG-3057901.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/76468/DSC00800_JPG-3057902.JPG I would be all over that if they were anywhere close to me
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Posted: 1/15/2024 1:19:53 PM EDT
[Last Edit: rpoL98]
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how important is it for the slat wall to have those aluminum channels? for load-bearing, resist pull-out? just wondering if that's critical. I'm sure that's a cost driver.
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Posted: 1/15/2024 1:27:31 PM EDT
[Last Edit: isptroop38]
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I only have the aluminum channels for my pistol holders, the rifles do not use them. The pistol holders I used required them, you could use different ones that don’t require them.
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Posted: 1/15/2024 3:10:54 PM EDT
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Posted: 2/1/2024 5:37:21 PM EDT
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A work in progress, but for the first time I actually have something for this thread!
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Posted: 2/2/2024 3:59:51 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Tangotag]
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Went with GallowTech. Did a trial mount up.
Disappointed 2 of 4 panels came damaged when received. Over a month ago Gallowtech said they’d replace damaged parts but heard nothing since then. Will update if they ever follow through. Spent 2 hours reshaping bent steel with a pile of metal working tools I have to get it mountable. Powder coating was gone and damage occurred before they shipped. They shipped within double cardboard boxes which was undamaged when arrived. The war wall is still a work in progress and plan to order more Gallowtech stuff.  Attached File Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 2/14/2024 1:18:10 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Tangotag: Went with GallowTech. Did a trial mount up. It looks great and love the A2! |
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