I recently showed you how I turned this old ammo box into a unique coffee table.
This is the after, but I was curious about leg/wheels.
To tell you the truth, I always planned to put wheels on it, but wanted to run it by you for your opinion.
I had been saving these wheels/casters for something special, and I think this coffee table was the perfect piece.
This ammo box is so vintage that my branding iron stamp “handcrafted by MyRepurposedLife.com” looks right at home, don’t ya think?
I 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?
Look 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
Cassie says
March 18, 2014 at 2:45 pmI’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!
Annabelle says
July 3, 2013 at 7:10 pmI 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 : )
Sande Sivani says
June 27, 2013 at 9:40 pmWith 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!!
Sylvia says
June 27, 2013 at 3:21 amLove 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.
Julie @ follow your heart woodworking says
June 26, 2013 at 7:46 pmIt’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!
Korrie@RedHenHome says
June 26, 2013 at 5:30 pmThe wheels look great, and I love your brand! Hope it sells quickly for you.
Dee says
June 26, 2013 at 5:25 pmThe wheels are fantastic on your ammo box! I think you will have no trouble selling that baby.
Mary says
June 26, 2013 at 12:57 pmI 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.
Bliss says
June 26, 2013 at 9:53 amWheels baby.
Bliss
Susan says
June 26, 2013 at 8:48 amLove it Gail!
Susan
Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says
June 26, 2013 at 8:40 amI think wheels make everything better!
Terri says
June 26, 2013 at 8:38 amIf 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~
Holly says
June 26, 2013 at 8:19 amI love it with the wheels. They look great. And you won’t have any difficulty selling it!
Rasonda says
June 26, 2013 at 7:36 amThis is fabulous Gail! I absolutely love it. If we were closer you would DEFINITELY not have a hard time selling it.