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    Repurposed Furniture » Ammo Box Coffee Table

    Ammo Box Coffee Table

    Published by Gail | Published June 26, 2013 | Updated April 9, 2019
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    vintage ammo boxI recently showed you how I turned this old ammo box into a unique coffee table.

     

    coffee table from vintage ammo boxThis is the after, but I was curious about leg/wheels.

     

     

    repurposed vintage ammo boxTo tell you the truth, I always planned to put wheels on it, but wanted to run it by you for your opinion.

     

     

    ammo box coffee table on wheelsI had been saving these wheels/casters for something special, and I think this coffee table was the perfect piece.

     

    handcrafted by MyRepurposedLife.com

    This ammo box is so vintage that my branding iron stamp “handcrafted by MyRepurposedLife.com” looks right at home, don’t ya think?

     

     

    ammo box coffee table with storageI also added slow closure hinges to the inside. Because the lid is very heavy, and when open, puts a lot of stress on the old hinges, I decided to put one on each side. So glad I did. They work perfectly to hold the lip up, and support it so there isn’t any pressure on the original hinges. Do you remember how much I dislike installing hinges? These gave me fits! NO directions whatsoever were included with the package. Even after I googled it and found the directions, I was still confused. WHY do I struggle so much with hinges?

     

     

    so much storageLook how much extra storage it offers. In addition to the bottom shelf,  there is all this room with the lid up. You can see my coffee table in the background. I’ve had both of them in the living room for several days, and can’t decide which to keep. One of them needs to head out the door real soon… my guess is it will be the ammo box.

    Do you like the wheels/casters I used? Do you think I’ll have a difficult time selling it?

    gail

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    1. Cassie

      March 18, 2014 at 2:45 pm

      I've had an ammo box just like this for years that I haven't done anything with. I love it as a coffee table, I'm even thinking of making it a bench now! Thanks for the inspiration!

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    2. Annabelle

      July 03, 2013 at 7:10 pm

      I love this project! I have one very similar that my husband did a couple years ago...I think one of my sons took it with him when he moved out! You'll have no problem selling this : )

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    3. Sande Sivani

      June 27, 2013 at 9:40 pm

      With or without wheels the ammo box table is an incredible repurposing success. I believe that the right person is going to fall in love with your project and it will be an easy sale. You go girl!!

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    4. Sylvia

      June 27, 2013 at 3:21 am

      Love the table. I'd like it with the wheels and I am sure you will have no trouble selling it. If the buyer doesn't like the wheels, they could remove them. Very cool piece.

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    5. Julie @ follow your heart woodworking

      June 26, 2013 at 7:46 pm

      It's great and very original! I don't think you'll have trouble selling it, but then again, it's hard to guess what people want!

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    6. Korrie@RedHenHome

      June 26, 2013 at 5:30 pm

      The wheels look great, and I love your brand! Hope it sells quickly for you.

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    7. Dee

      June 26, 2013 at 5:25 pm

      The wheels are fantastic on your ammo box! I think you will have no trouble selling that baby.

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    8. Mary

      June 26, 2013 at 12:57 pm

      I would prefer it without wheels, I believe. I think with wheels it is going to be constantly bumped and moved around. But, if you need to move it frequently they are great.

      Nice job. My ammo boxes are planters on my porch.

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    9. Bliss

      June 26, 2013 at 9:53 am

      Wheels baby.

      Bliss

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    10. Susan

      June 26, 2013 at 8:48 am

      Love it Gail!
      Susan

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    11. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.

      June 26, 2013 at 8:40 am

      I think wheels make everything better!

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    12. Terri

      June 26, 2013 at 8:38 am

      If I am being honest, I like it better without the wheels. I know they are a BIG thing right now, and I have no doubt that you will sell it with them on it however.
      Either way, it is an AWESOME table and I hope I didn't offend you~

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    13. Holly

      June 26, 2013 at 8:19 am

      I love it with the wheels. They look great. And you won't have any difficulty selling it!

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    14. Rasonda

      June 26, 2013 at 7:36 am

      This is fabulous Gail! I absolutely love it. If we were closer you would DEFINITELY not have a hard time selling it.

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