I put a hole in my night stand!

[ericp]

My custom night stand detail.

I started this project a few weeks ago and finally have it finished. I found some replacement foam from a pelican case online, so I ordered the size that needed the least amount of trimming. I also wanted it lockable, so I searched for some universal cabinet hardware that closely matched the handles my furniture came with. I ended up finding the perfect match at Rockler. ( I also had to install one for my wife since they didn't "match" anymore )

Anyhow, I'm happy with it. And I didn't get any tear-out from the cheap paddle-bit I bought. I haven't used the pick n' pluck foam yet, just the 1" foam, because I still can't decide what all will be living in there. Here's some pics...

Before: sorry, bad pic quality

After

 

[ericp]

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[kayakersteve]

Excellent work - Looks professional

 

[Silvanus]

Looks good, nice gun too

 

[Gbro]

I was thinking of a ND hole,

Now you need to rig it with a secret button (elec) to push when you want it NOW. "ITS MY GUN AND I WANT IT NOW" (JG gunsworth)

 

[XcesiveSlyd]

It looks good, thats the idea I was trying to convey to the wife.

 

[CraigC]

Cool, good job!

 

[ericp]

Thanks for the kind words guys.

And hopefully this may help your cause XcesiveSlyd

 

[Colt Delta Elite]

Do you keep it locked at night? If so, where do you keep the keys?

p.s. I live in TX and won't be breaking in.

 

[SilentHitz]

LOL I thought this was going to be one of the "oops" threads Nice job on the nightstand, nice pistol as well.

 

[357 Python]

If you didn't know better you'ld swear it came from the factory that way. Very nice job.

 

[stinger]

Neat idea. I'm tagging this one so that I can do the same in the future.

 

[Stevie-Ray]

I, like others, was expecting a ND. Nice work; looks quite professional. If you're like me, though, it rests on the top when you're asleep, i.e. no kids to worry about.

 

[tplumeri]

Looks good, nice gun too

Agree! nice job.
But i cant see the gun.
I think im going blind.....

 

[oldbillthundercheif]

Looks a lot better than the .45" hole my father put in his nightstand many years ago.

 

[B.N.Real]

Yea,I thought you shot your nightstand as well. lol.

Nice job with the lock.

 

[Uncle Ben]

I'd also like to know...what's your preference at night? Do you leave it unlocked as long as you are home, or keep the key nearby?

 

[jamaica]

Nice work.

 

[New_Pollution1086]

Gbro that was F'in funny. that commercial was on when I read your post and i almost fell out of my chair laughing.

Nice cabinet I may have to steel some ideas if i ever get a nightstand.

T

 

[ericp]

Uncle Ben, so far I have been unlocking it every time I come home, and vice-versa. Because thats where I usually keep my keys, wallet, etc., and its been working out well. There is a plan in place in case my wife or I do not have the key and it is locked. But that, I can't share.

I didn't mention, but I think it may be worth noting to those wishing to do this; I did add some reinforcement behind the apron board, where the lock-cam connects, with a steel plate from lowes. You can't see it in the pics, but its there.