Posted: 5/31/2016 11:34:37 AM EDT
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So I have a unique problem that I have been waiting my whole life for. We just bought a new house and I now have a gun room. It's in the fully finished basement with no windows. I plan on having an area for reloading, one for working on guns/ cleaning and I build fishing poles so an area for that. My question to the group is, if you had a 15x17 foot room what all would you put in it? So far what I'm thinking is
Two walls with full length work benches on them, shelving above one and cabinets above the other with storage below both full wall of slatwall for displaying guns large flatscreen TV with speakers throughout the room recliner computer work station cabinet for storing ammo Security is covered. Those are my ideas. If you had this same problem what you do? I'm more looking for ideas on cool ideas or handy things I may not have heard of. Also would like to know what the most useful thing you have in your gun area. Budget is somewhat of an issue but I'm not too worried about it. If something is too expensive but also something I really want, then I'll just save up and get it. We aren't moving any time soon so I want to do this right the first time. Ready go. |
| Personal opinion but I'm not big on displaying guns unless they're decorative, non functioning wall hangers. So for that reason I'd add a monster safe. You'll also want your ammo cabinet to be big enough to hold powder and primers. Or have a separate cabinet for reloading components. |
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"Security covered".
GOOD! I assume the entry door is taken from a bank remodel. 
With that taken care of no reason not to exercise the freedom to display a collection in your own home. If we cannot do that the thugs have won. Mini-fridge and microwave oven. GOOD lighting at the work benches. |
| I have plans for a beer fridge but I didn't think about a microwave. good idea. for lighting I'm going to go with LED strips. someone else suggested the color change versions so you touch a button and all lights turn red. lol. war room. someone else also suggested a rolling island that can roll out into the middle for a bigger project but has a spot against the wall somewhere so it can be out of the way. |
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I set one up in our new house about a year ago. A few things I'd pass on:
1. Look for filing cabinets at yard sales, not the normal size that holds paper, but ones that were used for index cards. These have smaller drawers and are great for storing gun parts, magazines, reloading components, etc. Bonus if you find a heavy duty 'security' model or a fireproof one. 2. A local office furniture store sold me some blem 'desk tops' for cheap. They are 2'x6' table tops that are super heavy duty. I mounted them to the wall and are a super stable platform for my reloaders. 3. Wire closet shelving is good for holding powder containers, etc. 4. Get good lighting. I had an electricion help me add lights and I wish I'd done even more. 5. If you have carpet in there, get rid of it now. I wish I had. In another part of the basement I had the concrete ground and clear epoxied. That would have been a better floor. 6. Add those long power strips above the entire length of your bench (Like these http://www.harborfreight.com/12-outlet-super-power-strip-96737.html) then you always have power where you need it. |
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I set one up in our new house about a year ago. A few things I'd pass on: 1. Look for filing cabinets at yard sales, not the normal size that holds paper, but ones that were used for index cards. These have smaller drawers and are great for storing gun parts, magazines, reloading components, etc. Bonus if you find a heavy duty 'security' model or a fireproof one. I have been looking for something like this. My thought was a old card catalog from a library. Can't find one so I'm going to start off with the screw organizers that you can pick up at home improvement shops. 2. A local office furniture store sold me some blem 'desk tops' for cheap. They are 2'x6' table tops that are super heavy duty. I mounted them to the wall and are a super stable platform for my reloaders. Great idea. For one of my benches I picked up one of the generic counter tops from home depot and placed it on top of two scratch/dent discounted oak cabinets. I'll look for a furniture store and ask about the desk tops. 3. Wire closet shelving is good for holding powder containers, etc. I didn't think about using that stuff. I have 12 and 16 inch wood shelves right now for reloading stuff. I'll look at wire shelving if I need to add more 4. Get good lighting. I had an electrician help me add lights and I wish I'd done even more. got it 5. If you have carpet in there, get rid of it now. I wish I had. In another part of the basement I had the concrete ground and clear epoxied. That would have been a better floor. Already have black and white checkered tile in there. I'm not a fan and would prefer the finished concrete but what I have will work for now, at least it isn't carpet. I had carpet in gun room at old house and hated it. 6. Add those long power strips above the entire length of your bench (Like these http://www.harborfreight.com/12-outlet-super-power-strip-96737.html) then you always have power where you need it. Great Idea, thanks. |
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I actually have an idea for seating but just haven't' figured out how to pull it off yet. I want to get the back 6 inches or so of an old pickup and mount it on the wall. that way when someone needs to sit down they can open the tailgate and have a seat. I will have bar stools at a few different places along the workbenches and anchors on the wall to hang a hammock for quite nap time.
What else? |
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Wall space with hooks. Not sure what type of shooting you're into but I have a lot of holsters and other assorted gear that's best kept hanging somewhere. Also good for hats. I'm looking for a sheet of slatboard for this purpose....does anybody know a good place in town to buy it? I want the good kind that has the metal reinforced slats that can actually hold some weight. Thanks fellas |
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While I don't have a gun room, I can think of what might be nice for a workshop.
1. If you ever plan on having a mill/lathe I would consider where you want it. They throw chips every place so not next to the computer or food area. 2. For shelving you can check out McFadden dales they have some pretty decent grey shelving options for a work bench to hold parts. Also maybe a magnet strip on each bench to hold parts/tools. 3. Have a vice on both a high bench and a low bench? There are times where both come in handy and moving the vice over and over just sucks. 4. Computer work station is a nice idea, but maybe a tablet as well. Not only can you sync it to your music/tv to have a portable remote but it gives you a handy tool to put at a bench rather than back and froth from the computer to the bench. 5. If you plan on running a air compressor or shop vac having a handly place to store them or a spot for them when your not using them may make for better free space. Just some random ideas. |
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While I don't have a gun room, I can think of what might be nice for a workshop. 1. If you ever plan on having a mill/lathe I would consider where you want it. They throw chips every place so not next to the computer or food area. 2. For shelving you can check out McFadden dales they have some pretty decent grey shelving options for a work bench to hold parts. Also maybe a magnet strip on each bench to hold parts/tools. 3. Have a vice on both a high bench and a low bench? There are times where both come in handy and moving the vice over and over just sucks. 4. Computer work station is a nice idea, but maybe a tablet as well. Not only can you sync it to your music/tv to have a portable remote but it gives you a handy tool to put at a bench rather than back and froth from the computer to the bench. 5. If you plan on running a air compressor or shop vac having a handly place to store them or a spot for them when your not using them may make for better free space. Just some random ideas. Great ideas. thank you. |