Exotic Hellbox – DuPont No. 50 Inspired Blasting Machine

More than a replica, each Exotic Hellbox is a one-of-a-kind piece of craftsmanship, inspired by the iconic DuPont No. 50 Blasting Machine. Handcrafted with striking exotic hardwoods, traditional dovetail joinery, solid brass accents, and a custom lathe-turned handle, no two Hellboxes will ever be exactly alike.

Perfect for EOD retirements, awards, going-away gifts, or personal keepsakes.

Choose Your Style

• Exotic Accents – $375: Exotic hardwood side panels paired with domestic hardwoods such as Walnut, Cherry, Maple, Oak, or Hickory for the top, bottom, front, and back.

• Full Exotic – $425: An entire Hellbox crafted from exotic and specialty hardwoods for a truly distinctive appearance.

Wood Selection: We work with Zebrawood, Wenge, Purpleheart, Padauk, spalted hardwoods, and other specialty woods. Simply tell us which wood you'd like incorporated into your Hellbox in the Order Notes at checkout. We'll handle the artistic details, selecting complementary woods and grain patterns to create something uniquely yours.

Within 2 business days, we'll send you a digital mockup for approval before beginning construction.

Product Details

• Interior Dimensions: Approx. 3.75" × 3.75" × 11"

• Construction: Traditional dovetail joinery

• Hardware: Solid square brass rod and magnetic front lid

• Handle: Custom lathe-turned wooden handle

• Leather Strap: Optional 1" leather strap

• Engraving: Personalized front lid laser engraving INCLUDED

• Metal Plate: Engraved 4" × 2.5" black/brass plate (+$25)

• DuPont Brass Plates: Three-piece replica set (+$50)

• Production: Made to order, approximately 2–3 weeks

• Shipping: FREE within the continental United States

The Beauty of Natural Wood

Every Exotic Hellbox is an individual work of art. We intentionally select hardwoods with dramatic grain, rich color variations, and distinctive natural character. Knots, spalting, cracks, and voids may be incorporated into the design or filled with black epoxy to enhance their appearance.

Because no two pieces of wood are identical, your finished Hellbox will be uniquely yours and may vary from photographs or digital mockups. That's part of what makes each piece special.

Each order includes one handcrafted, decorative Hellbox (nonfunctional replica). Minor dimensional adjustments may be available upon request. For time-sensitive orders, please contact us before purchasing.