Since I'm still waiting for my Fire Extinguisher Mounts to come back from powder coating, and I'm bored....
Lock boxes are a weird purchase. They almost feel personal. These little boxes are supposed to be bolted down, sometimes hidden, and yet protect anything that is inside from common thieves.
Here is where I am so far. I'm about to get a few prototype made but wanted to get everyone's feedback and to make sure that if I make these, will folks actually purchase them. Reason I ask is because the other stuff I've been making hasn't exactly been flying out the doors but I don't want to give up making stuff. Something will click.
I am NOT bothering with making it Fire-Resistant because in order to get it certified I'd have to pay way too much money. Hell no! Its a simple lock box.
So:
1. Does it need to be fire-resistant? If the truck is burning to the ground does it matter at that point?
2. Does it need to be water-tite? I'm thinking/hoping no because it makes things infinitely easier.
3. Is a simple tumbler key adequate enough? Anything else and the price sky-rockets.
The Wits' End Lock Box has been developed to fit snugly inside of the center console using existing bolts/nuts. Once installed, and with the use of the Wits' End Lower Console Liner, will look as though there is nothing further to look for. Hidden, clean and slick.
I'm making it from heavy 14gauge steel, felt walls and rubber mat to protect contents from damage. The size is big enough to fit most smaller sidearms or important papers or accessories like a watch, passport or phone. Includes two keys for the single keylock.
• Key lock (2 keys included)
• Hinged lid
• Foam rubber padded floor
• Bolts to existing bolts
• Scratch resistant powder coat finish
• Thick 14gauge steel wall construction
• 7.25" x 5.50" x 1.875" exterior dimensions (LX version)
• 74 Cu. In.
• All Steel construction
• 100% Made in America
Lock boxes are a weird purchase. They almost feel personal. These little boxes are supposed to be bolted down, sometimes hidden, and yet protect anything that is inside from common thieves.
Here is where I am so far. I'm about to get a few prototype made but wanted to get everyone's feedback and to make sure that if I make these, will folks actually purchase them. Reason I ask is because the other stuff I've been making hasn't exactly been flying out the doors but I don't want to give up making stuff. Something will click.
I am NOT bothering with making it Fire-Resistant because in order to get it certified I'd have to pay way too much money. Hell no! Its a simple lock box.
So:
1. Does it need to be fire-resistant? If the truck is burning to the ground does it matter at that point?
2. Does it need to be water-tite? I'm thinking/hoping no because it makes things infinitely easier.
3. Is a simple tumbler key adequate enough? Anything else and the price sky-rockets.
The Wits' End Lock Box has been developed to fit snugly inside of the center console using existing bolts/nuts. Once installed, and with the use of the Wits' End Lower Console Liner, will look as though there is nothing further to look for. Hidden, clean and slick.
I'm making it from heavy 14gauge steel, felt walls and rubber mat to protect contents from damage. The size is big enough to fit most smaller sidearms or important papers or accessories like a watch, passport or phone. Includes two keys for the single keylock.
• Key lock (2 keys included)
• Hinged lid
• Foam rubber padded floor
• Bolts to existing bolts
• Scratch resistant powder coat finish
• Thick 14gauge steel wall construction
• 7.25" x 5.50" x 1.875" exterior dimensions (LX version)
• 74 Cu. In.
• All Steel construction
• 100% Made in America
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