Need to move gun safe a few feet... want your input - Page 2

fl_rich · January 21, 2019, 08:38 PM

DID you make sure it's not bolted to the concrete? That makes em really heavy ��

Cirdan · January 21, 2019, 10:44 PM

You bolted a 900 lb safe to the floor?

tango1niner · January 21, 2019, 10:56 PM

I've used old wooden push broom handles to reposition safes. Piece of cake...

DaleA · January 22, 2019, 03:46 PM

Tallwalker---your black powder anvil shoot video link probably was off topic but I certainly did enjoy it. Thanks and Good Luck.

Bubbau · January 22, 2019, 10:02 PM

1" wooden dowels work wonders.

straightshooterjake · January 23, 2019, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cirdan

You bolted a 900 lb safe to the floor?

Yes. It is always recommended to bolt down a safe, and not just expect its weight to make it immobile. Keep in mind that three guys who each deadlift 400 lbs will not have much difficulty manhandling a 900 lb safe. And bad guys do not care about damaging the walls and floors, so they can work quickly. With a little leverage, they can have it in the back of a pickup truck with a tarp over it quicker than you might think.

Ricklin · January 23, 2019, 10:47 AM

Yes, the door can be removed, and way easy to do from the comfort of your keyboard.
Not so much in reality. The door is at least 200 lbs.

Removing the door is not much of a challenge, reinstalling it? Ya'll have fun now, it's really difficult to align the two very heavy pieces PRECISLY.

And precision is a requirement to align the pins with the hinge sockets.

I would only consider removing the door if stairs were involved. A few one inch wooden dowels are the ticket for this move.

Consider watching you tube videos of gun safe break ins. The pros can open most gun safes in shockingly short order. Bolting the safe in a corner or alcove that can prevent access with a long pry bar is VERY worthwhile. The not so professional thieves watch you tube......

January 21, 2019, 08:38 PM	#26
fl_rich Senior Member Join Date: October 27, 2015 Posts: 103	DID you make sure it's not bolted to the concrete? That makes em really heavy �� __________________ Many things others should worry about....

January 23, 2019, 10:47 AM	#32
Ricklin Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2008 Location: SW Washington state Posts: 2,013	Do not remove the door Yes, the door can be removed, and way easy to do from the comfort of your keyboard. Not so much in reality. The door is at least 200 lbs. Removing the door is not much of a challenge, reinstalling it? Ya'll have fun now, it's really difficult to align the two very heavy pieces PRECISLY. And precision is a requirement to align the pins with the hinge sockets. I would only consider removing the door if stairs were involved. A few one inch wooden dowels are the ticket for this move. Consider watching you tube videos of gun safe break ins. The pros can open most gun safes in shockingly short order. Bolting the safe in a corner or alcove that can prevent access with a long pry bar is VERY worthwhile. The not so professional thieves watch you tube...... __________________ ricklin Freedom is not free Last edited by Ricklin; January 23, 2019 at 10:55 AM.

January 21, 2019, 10:44 PM	#27
Cirdan Senior Member Join Date: December 2, 2013 Location: Tahoe Posts: 363	You bolted a 900 lb safe to the floor?

January 21, 2019, 10:56 PM	#28
tango1niner Senior Member Join Date: March 5, 2009 Location: NY Posts: 317	I've used old wooden push broom handles to reposition safes. Piece of cake...

January 22, 2019, 03:46 PM	#29
DaleA Senior Member Join Date: September 12, 2002 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 5,313	Tallwalker---your black powder anvil shoot video link probably was off topic but I certainly did enjoy it. Thanks and Good Luck.

January 22, 2019, 10:02 PM	#30
Bubbau Member Join Date: January 28, 2018 Location: Northeast Alabama Posts: 16	1" wooden dowels work wonders.