"Burglar Blaster" Personal Deposit Boxes

[Greybeard]

"BURGLAR BLASTER" Personal Deposit Boxes



Handcrafted from solid oak with brass hardware.

Small: Approximately 10 1/2" X 12" X 4 1/2" Storage area: 6" X 9" X 3"

Large: Approximately 10 1/2" X 18" X 4" Storage Area: 9" X 12" X 2 1/2"





Integrated 120 decibel LOUDMOUTH security alarm activated by either of two methods: (1) Opening the main compartment lid more than 1/4" OR
(2) picking up the box more than 1/4".



Programmable for one of 720 3-digit security codes. (Painfully loud. Hint: 357 is easy to remember.)

Numerous user options. To secure valuables in home or office. Or as a decorative item, a conversation piece and/or to even leave unlocked and empty to test the integrity of certain individuals left alone.

Comes with instructions, 2 keys and 9-volt battery installed, so units are ready to "serve". 

Small: $100.00 (Yea, you read it right. It's a deal.)

Large: $120.00 ((Yea, if space available, it's an even better deal.)

Texas residents add 6.25% tax. Packaging & insured shipping: add $20. Pay Pal or Money Orders accepted prior to UPS ground delivery in continental U.S. Wood grain in other boxes may vary somewhat from those in photos. Limited quantities of each size. First paid, first shipped.

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[Charles L. Cotton]

Are you making these Greybeard? Those are some nices looking boxes. Having made a few presentation boxes many years ago, I know how much work goes into one.

Chas.

[Crossfire]

Looks like this would be a good option for a child safe box too. Not only does it have a lock, but an alarm to scare the little boogers if they mess with it!

[Greybeard]

Yea Chaz, I designed 'em many years ago and worked with a friend with cabinent shop on the basic box. The components for the balance have been in storage and I only recently got "motivated" (by daughter's wedding) to set up little assembly line in office. And you are absolutely right - it's a labor of love. I don't even want to think about calculating all the man-hours ...

[KBCraig]

Nice box, Greybeard, but I do have a couple of questions:

Both sides have key locks. Is it designed to leave the alarm side unlocked, so that you can open it, enter the code, then open the gun side?

Next, the "lift the box" alarm: does that require the pictured transducer to mounted to whatever the box is resting on?

That would seriously reduce the utility, if you can't move it around. Nice idea, but it should be optional, for those who need it.

Kevin

[Greybeard]

KB -

Appreciate the compliment - and inquisitiveness.

Either side can be left locked or unlocked, as desired. With both sides locked, the "entry sequence" is to unlock both sides, open the alarm side lid, deactivate alarm, then open right side lid.

There is a small rectangular cut-out in the bottom of the box so that the transducer (mounted on little piece of balsa wood) slips up into the cut-out and mates with a (difficult to see) wired magnet mounted on the lower inside of the "partition wall". One can even slide the box around with this underside connection remaining intact, but if the box is picked more than 1/4" (and the alarm is activated), simple gravity WILL remind you.

The presumption is that typical thieves will not chose to continue to stick around for very long with the (locked) alarm sounding - or be inclined to want to carry a screaming box very far ...

[KBCraig]

Oh, and I like the Pearce grip on the Makarov.

Kevin

[Greybeard]

KB - You must have a far better monitor than I do to be able to distinguish that being a Mak in the bottom of the box, much less be able to identify the grip!

[KBCraig]

Hey, I've got a Pearce grip on an EG Mak. Great pistol!

I admire your work on these boxes, but I'm reminded why you usually see a "No photography!" notice at arts & crafts shows. Just follow a married couple around, and you'll hear, "Heck, I can make that!", followed by a shutter click and some careful notes.



I wouldn't duplicate your work. Not my style. But I'll keep it filed away in the dark recesses, and should I ever draw on it, I'll give all due credit.

Kevin

[Greybeard]

Yea KB, I've also found most of the Maks to be great little guns for the money. Got another one a few years back and put the other mfgrs' (forgot who) rubber grip on it and let my daughter decide which one she liked better. I've never seen one of 'em malfunction - and if it gets stolen out of her apartment, we've only lost a $200 gun ...

Partially based upon your comments earlier, I got out a better camera yesterday to take this shot. I think it's the sensor that's glued to the balsa wood that is actually the magnet.



Probably gonna put one of each size on e-bay here soon and see how it goes ... At gun shows and the like, they've generally sold better right before Christmas. Kind of a neat gift for those "who already have everything".

Also gonna be exhibiting (primarily to promote gun range and classes) at a local balloon festival here in a couple of weeks under a tent with some of those arts and crafters you mentioned. And if someone wants to subsequently copy and "compete" for maybe $2.50 an hour, more power to 'em! Was it Murphy who said "Everyone has got a scheme for getting rich that will not work."

[texag06]

Greybeard: Have you considered applying for a patent on your design? Then, if somebody does take notice and begin to mass-produce them, you will be able to prove yours came first and maybe even get some monetary compensation. Just an idea.

[Greybeard]

tex - Yea, ' thought about it briefly years ago when first developed. However, I've done the patent gig before (got 4 of 'em) and, unfortunately, it often ain't what it's perceived by most folks to be. After lasting 17 years, # 4,736,552 (on a roofing system and method) expired in April of last year - with my wife and I spending the last 5 years paying lawyers big-time bucks to enforce it/defend it. They (on both sides) were the only real "winners".

[Cosmo 9]

There have been alot of comments on these. Allow me to be the first one to say I'll take one! I would like one of the small size please. I'm in Lewisville so I can meet you in Denton or in between some where. PM me for a cell # and we can get together.

[Greybeard]

Cosmo - I'm somewhat flexible through Monday. PM sent.

[Greybeard]

I'll have a few of these at Market Hall gun show this coming weekend. '

Got a little class do to Sunday a.m., but I should be around table the rest of the time. Come see. Bring $$.

P.S. Thanks Cosmo. That thing bltzed ya yet?