I took a old rifle crate that originally held 10 SKS rifles and converted it a chest for my wife to keep her nick nacks in.
Here is what it originally looked like, I sanded it stained it and then lined it with cedar planks.
WOW, that is beautiful! I love this kind of stuff. I'm curious to see what people come up with to use if for.
Obviously, it would make a good foot locker type thing. If you are into WW2 (or any collectible stuff) it would make a great storage for that kind of thing. (non-firearms stuff anyway)