Comments on: Repurposed Vintage Ammo Box Coffee Table

By: Gail Wilson

Gail Wilson — Thu, 28 May 2020 20:43:15 +0000

In reply to Theresa.

wow! Theresa! That’s an awesome piece of history to have. I’d have a hard time changing that very much.

gail

By: Theresa

Theresa — Wed, 27 May 2020 19:20:50 +0000

I have my mother’s boot camp locker from the 40’s. She was a WAVE. It has a lot of wear. I would like to redo it. I saw a foot locker that was painted black and the hardware was “antiqued” with silver-but not silver leaf. It was so nice. It also needs a new leather handle.

By: Gail Wilson

Gail Wilson — Tue, 26 Sep 2017 19:32:02 +0000

In reply to Jennie.

Jennie,

I like the idea of finding a base, I built a small base for a tool cabinet I got from my son-in-law that belonged to his dad. It’s fun to challenge ourselves on bringing new pieces to the proper height.
I like the idea of leaving it as is. I wouldn’t strip it (I’m too lazy).

I hope you can find a great base by the time you get around to working on it. I’m happy you still have something so cherished from your childhood!

gail

By: Jennie

Jennie — Tue, 26 Sep 2017 17:22:29 +0000

What great ideas. I have my dad’s Air Force footlocker. It was my toy box as a child. He served in the early 1950s. It’s 32″x16″x 13″, painted white, has a late 50s decal on the top of a pink stuffed toy, and as the year, and moves have gone by, it has a lot of chips. I don’t know if I should strip the enamel paint from it, just sand it down, or just use in as is. I would like to use it as an end table. I love the thought of wheels, but an end table is 22-24 inches tall, and that means that it would need to be 10″ higher. I gave some thought to making an angle bracket base for it to sit on, and seeing if I could find some vintage or replica metal wheel or pullie for the bottom. I’d love to hear your thoughts on this project, because it’s in line right after the sewing table refreshment stand, and of course I’m still refinishing thrift store frames for pictures down the hallway. So many ideas, so little time…

By: gail@myrepurposedlife.com

gail@myrepurposedlife.com — Fri, 11 Sep 2015 12:08:49 +0000

In reply to Jerm.

Jerm
I’m happy you stopped by to check out my Ammo Box Coffee Table. 🙂 Maybe you could just add some wheels to it.

have fun!
gail

By: Jerm

Jerm — Fri, 11 Sep 2015 06:25:35 +0000

Genius idea and you done it wonderfully. I just purchased one that needs some TLC. Wish I was talented enough to do this. Who’s knows? Thanks!

By: gail@myrepurposedlife.com

gail@myrepurposedlife.com — Tue, 18 Aug 2015 19:17:58 +0000

In reply to Debbie @ Refresh Restyle. thank you Debbie! It took me forever to figure out what to do with it.

By: Debbie @ Refresh Restyle

Debbie @ Refresh Restyle — Tue, 18 Aug 2015 17:28:01 +0000

Great idea! Love it!
Debbie

By: Susan Homeroad

Susan Homeroad — Mon, 17 Aug 2015 12:13:52 +0000

Excellent save. You are a master carpenter Gail… your skills amaze me 🙂

By: DebraShoppeno5

DebraShoppeno5 — Sun, 09 Aug 2015 04:04:05 +0000

I used black pipes and fittings for the legs on the ammo box I found. It is a cool idea.