| Are you a woodworker? Maybe you love to work | | | | place that you can improve it. Some plans are |
| with your hands on building anything. Conversely, | | | | designed by guys that have never actually built |
| maybe you always wanted a gun cabinet, but were | | | | something. Consider adding features such as a light |
| too cheap to buy one and you figure maybe you can | | | | and a dehumidifier. Make sure you have a way to run |
| build one cheaper! No matter what the reason, building | | | | the cords to plug in these devices. |
| a gun cabinet can be a great experience and a | | | | Make sure that you chose a plan that will hold a few |
| perfect way to show off your gun collection. | | | | more guns than you plan to display. If you acquire |
| Luckily there are many sites on the internet that have | | | | another rifle, it would be nice to be able to show them |
| plans. Most have a small price, others are actually free. | | | | off in the gun cabinet that you personally built. Building it |
| Search around for a while to find a cabinet that | | | | slightly bigger will give you room to grow into this |
| matches your skill level and your room decor. Make | | | | cabinet and also not have your guns crowded and |
| sure the plans have a full breakdown of all the tools | | | | more difficult to get out when you want them. Plus if |
| and materials you will need. Also be sure that you | | | | this is your only secure location for your guns, you |
| have all the tools that it requires. It is difficult to round | | | | don't want to resort to leaving one unsecured just |
| over the edges of the door if you do not have a | | | | because you built a cabinet that was too small. |
| router. | | | | Building your own gun cabinet can be a rewarding |
| Before you just jump into the plans and start cutting, | | | | experience if you enjoy working with your hands and |
| take the time to study the design to see if there is any | | | | tools. |