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Oct 19th REVIEW – Green Can Lockers

ITEM: Green Can Locker Hardware Kit
MANUFACTURER: Captain Johns Green Can Locker
DESCRIPTION:
Aftermarket hardware that allows a surplus ammunition liner (ammo can) to be locked up with a small padlock.

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REVIEW NOTES:
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LINK:
www.OzGreenCanLockers.com.au
http://greencanlockers.com/
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SPECIFICATIONS:
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MATERIALS –
Included in the kit is:
1. 0.5inch solid steel stainless stud
2. Large washer
3. Small washer
4. Rubber washer
5. Grade 8 nylon lock nut
6. Step-by-step installation instructions

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INSTALLATION:
Installation of the locker plug was exactly as per the manufacturer’s instructions.
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Even for uncoordinated quamby like myself, this was an easy task.
It’s actually simplicity itself to mark the desired drill point in the liner with a half inch drill bit, then drill a pilot hole with a smaller bit.

Marking and measuring:

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Drilling the pilot hole:

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Once the pilot hole is complete, the half inch bit can be used to finish the hole.

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Insert the threaded locker stud, place the rubber backed washer (rubber towards the wall of the liner/can and then screw on the nylon locker nut.

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Viola! Job done, return to base for gin and caviar.
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PERSONAL ASSESSMENT:
It’s small little after-market kits like this, made by small and micro businesses that can make life so much easier.
The American manufacturer is a recreational shooter and apparently an old, injured fireman.
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Ammunition liners (or ammo boxes in the common vernacular) are very popular for their cheapness, common availability, and strong weatherproof construction.
The kit provides much needed added security in a cheap, yet efficient format to a very common container in widespread use in many industries.
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I can see this upgrade kit being very useful for anyone who uses ammunition liners on a regular basis and wishes to prevent sticky fingers from taking inventory of your gear.
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SUMMARY:
A really nice little kit to create your own secure containers. Best of all, they’re really easy on the wallet.