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Posted: 12/31/2008 5:49:43 PM EDT
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Sorry, I'm all out of empathy... but I have plenty of apathy left.
Damn, can't a brother get a "Run, Roger?" Gotta be all self-runnin' and whatnot... |
Great idea for a sub-forum IMHO. Thanks!
I have (ETA: HAD, new safes posted later in thread) a reinforced/dedicated gun room instead of multiple traditional safes, so no pics of that type to share... ... but my bedside wall safe always gets me several IM questions every time I post a pic or reference to it, so I thought it might be a fun, non-traditional first pic for this thread. In the wall, right beside the bed. (Old pic, though –– the contents have changed dramatically since then. I need to take a new one. ) Phoenix, Inc. "RifleLocker" (before anyone asks ) http://www.gunlocker.com/SafeSite_content.html I've had it for years, ever since we had our first child, and I couldn't be happier with it. |
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But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. -- 1 Corinthians 2:14
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Very cool. I checked out the site. How secure is it? Elec combo only from what I could tell in the photo's. How does it mount into the wall? Seems like a great idea to keep kids out..just wondering how well it would keep a thief out.
Thanks for the sharing the pics. |
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I have one similar.
it has a solenoid that enables the mechanism to be turned, once the code is entered. to use the key only it functions the opposite way, to me this is it's weak point. but the good point is that you can't just grab it, it mounts between the studs in the wall then you re-do the drywall around it.it's security is how well YOU mount it in the wall.there are no points to get a hold on it to rip it out.a thief would have to have the time to tear out the wall and then cut the bolts in it's mounting.so mount it in a spot that it can't be gotten to from behind, then it can't be knocked thru from the back. this is good, I would prefer more than a 6 inch depth tho.but for $560 or so a good deal. |
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I got the Field & Stream/Stack On at Dick's about 2 months ago. I'll post a pic as soon as I figure out how to shrink down my digicam pics.
Good deal in my opinion, just about killed myself getting it downstairs. Haven't bolted it down yet, but I already need something else to put my ammo in, it's just about taking all the room already. |
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Originally Posted By NorCal_LEO:
Lets see em... ETA: Not mine of course, but same make: http://i44.tinypic.com/1pz8lk.gif that screams i live an alternative lifestyle |
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"people too weak to follow their own dreams will always try to discourage others" - unknown
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Originally Posted By armoredsaint:
Originally Posted By NorCal_LEO:
Lets see em... ETA: Not mine of course, but same make: http://i44.tinypic.com/1pz8lk.gif that screams i live an alternative lifestyle For anybody but Nugent, might be true. |
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Sorry, I'm all out of empathy... but I have plenty of apathy left.
Damn, can't a brother get a "Run, Roger?" Gotta be all self-runnin' and whatnot... |
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Originally Posted By mnovell:
Sturdy Safe 4824-6 http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/5267/dsc39231qy0.jpg http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/3023/dsc39221jx4.jpg Damn, that thing is huge. |
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Originally Posted By Impavido:
Originally Posted By mnovell:
Sturdy Safe 4824-6 http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/5267/dsc39231qy0.jpg http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/3023/dsc39221jx4.jpg Damn, that thing is huge. Yeah, kinda overkill for my gun huh? I read that you should get the biggest safe you can afford. Now what? |
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Originally Posted By mnovell:
Originally Posted By Impavido:
Originally Posted By mnovell:
Sturdy Safe 4824-6 http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/5267/dsc39231qy0.jpg http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/3023/dsc39221jx4.jpg Damn, that thing is huge. Yeah, kinda overkill for my gun huh? I read that you should get the biggest safe you can afford. Now what? Well you're an expert at taking advice thats for damn sure. |
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Originally Posted By mnovell:
Sturdy Safe 4824-6 http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/5267/dsc39231qy0.jpg http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/3023/dsc39221jx4.jpg I love it.. |
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Originally Posted By The_Wizard_Of_Odd:
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg24/Snibbets/Gun%20Stuff/graffunderpic.jpg Color me jealous. Graffunder safes are top notch. |
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Sorry, I'm all out of empathy... but I have plenty of apathy left.
Damn, can't a brother get a "Run, Roger?" Gotta be all self-runnin' and whatnot... |
Originally Posted By NorCal_LEO:
Originally Posted By The_Wizard_Of_Odd:
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg24/Snibbets/Gun%20Stuff/graffunderpic.jpg Color me jealous. Graffunder safes are top notch. And top $$$$$$ |
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Originally Posted By racer934:
Police: woman ...mental illness, That statement is redundant. |
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Originally Posted By mnovell:
Sturdy Safe 4824-6 http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/5267/dsc39231qy0.jpg http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/3023/dsc39221jx4.jpg Dude, you need more 'stuff'. |
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Once you have pulled the pin from Mr. Grenade, he is no longer your friend...
Yeah, I have an attitude problem, but it's just a little one... |
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Originally Posted By Panhandle:
Duke standup is 6 feet to top of hat http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s276/hrandy62/gun_safe001.jpg half full, after setup http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s276/hrandy62/gun_safe002.jpg Is that the ones you bolt together yourself. If so I would love a detailed review with more pics? |
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Originally posted by TheCynic: Just when I didn't think this thread could sink any deeper, DK explains how to donkey punch a goose.
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Yes it's assembled on site
took two of us to carry it downstairs and assemble it, the door was the heaviest indvidual part (~ 200 lbs) I'll dig out the camera and take some more pics and post tommorrow |
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now that is cool! how big is interior? |
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test
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Originally Posted By ag04blast:
Originally Posted By Panhandle:
Duke standup is 6 feet to top of hat http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s276/hrandy62/gun_safe001.jpg half full, after setup http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s276/hrandy62/gun_safe002.jpg Is that the ones you bolt together yourself. If so I would love a detailed review with more pics? here are more pics The top cap - fits over the walls of the safe. I think the steel is 10ga? the interior showing the 3/8" pins holding the parts together (no nuts and bolts) interior of door frame, the frame has another interior plate to double the thickness open door pic again, the door has 12 locking pins - 6 per side (3/4" diam., no top/bottom) I placed the safe on a platform of 2X4s and anchored it to the floor using a Hilti and 3/8" anchors into the pre-drilled holes of the safe I'm happy with the safe, it seems plenty sturdy and construction is excellent. Other assemble-on-site safes I saw were more clunky and not as nice. I chose this style of safe because I live in a townhouse, wanted to set it up in a basement with tight stair access, and I wanted to be able to move the safe myself |
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He who always has his next gun purchase in mind.
MO, USA
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TN-MadDog-
Are those "Rifle Rods" you're using to hold your rifles? Been considering them myself. |
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Originally Posted By all4freedom:
TN-MadDog- Are those "Rifle Rods" you're using to hold your rifles? Been considering them myself. That is the Store More Guns System. I posted a review of it here. I think that it is a big improvement over the way I had it set up before. Joe |
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spot holder.
I have a Dakota Safe |
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Originally Posted By ProjectNick:
I just got this last month. Plan is to media blast it, repaint, restore, update fireproofing and add some other goodies, and use it eventually. I even have plans for a sealed cigar humidor http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v1689/94/92/68128142/n68128142_36601028_9784.jpg I'm 6'5" http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v1689/94/92/68128142/n68128142_36598374_8165.jpg What brand is that and how old? Looks like it is pretty solid (and heavy.) |
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Sorry, I'm all out of empathy... but I have plenty of apathy left.
Damn, can't a brother get a "Run, Roger?" Gotta be all self-runnin' and whatnot... |
Originally Posted By NorCal_LEO:
What brand is that and how old? Looks like it is pretty solid (and heavy.) Yeah its old Its a York made in 1915. Doors are about 4" thick. It weighs in the neighborhood of 2 tons. I'm going to remove all the old fireproofing and install new fireproof material, with cedar wood instead of the pine, recessed lights, Kevlar wraps aroudn the locking mechanism to prevent drilling. Plus updating the fireproofing material will free up some more space for more toys. Basically make it pretty and more secure than it already is I moved it myself. |
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Originally Posted By ProjectNick:
Originally Posted By NorCal_LEO:
What brand is that and how old? Looks like it is pretty solid (and heavy.) Yeah its old Its a York made in 1915. Doors are about 4" thick. It weighs in the neighborhood of 2 tons. I'm going to remove all the old fireproofing and install new fireproof material, with cedar wood instead of the pine, recessed lights, Kevlar wraps aroudn the locking mechanism to prevent drilling. Plus updating the fireproofing material will free up some more space for more toys. Basically make it pretty and more secure than it already is I moved it myself. Neat project. That would make a great thread. |
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Sorry, I'm all out of empathy... but I have plenty of apathy left.
Damn, can't a brother get a "Run, Roger?" Gotta be all self-runnin' and whatnot... |
Originally Posted By NorCal_LEO:
Originally Posted By ProjectNick:
Originally Posted By NorCal_LEO:
What brand is that and how old? Looks like it is pretty solid (and heavy.) Yeah its old Its a York made in 1915. Doors are about 4" thick. It weighs in the neighborhood of 2 tons. I'm going to remove all the old fireproofing and install new fireproof material, with cedar wood instead of the pine, recessed lights, Kevlar wraps aroudn the locking mechanism to prevent drilling. Plus updating the fireproofing material will free up some more space for more toys. Basically make it pretty and more secure than it already is I moved it myself. Neat project. That would make a great thread. OOh I'll do a full write up. I'm still researching materials and allocating space for this monster |
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Originally Posted By ProjectNick:
Its a York made in 1915. Doors are about 4" thick. It weighs in the neighborhood of 2 tons. I'm going to remove all the old fireproofing and install new fireproof material, with cedar wood instead of the pine, recessed lights, Kevlar wraps aroudn the locking mechanism to prevent drilling. Plus updating the fireproofing material will free up some more space for more toys. Basically make it pretty and more secure than it already is I moved it myself. I'd love to see photos of your progress as you restore this beast. These older safes are built with the kind of craftsmanship I see utterly lacking in a lot of security containers made today. You're probably well aware of this, but just in case: there's a very good chance any fibrous fireproofing materials that you encounter inside the safe will contain asbestos (and of the particularly nasty sort that they used back in the day). |
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Originally Posted By AlfaSynik:
Originally Posted By ProjectNick:
Its a York made in 1915. Doors are about 4" thick. It weighs in the neighborhood of 2 tons. I'm going to remove all the old fireproofing and install new fireproof material, with cedar wood instead of the pine, recessed lights, Kevlar wraps aroudn the locking mechanism to prevent drilling. Plus updating the fireproofing material will free up some more space for more toys. Basically make it pretty and more secure than it already is I moved it myself. I'd love to see photos of your progress as you restore this beast. These older safes are built with the kind of craftsmanship I see utterly lacking in a lot of security containers made today. You're probably well aware of this, but just in case: there's a very good chance any fibrous fireproofing materials that you encounter inside the safe will contain asbestos (and of the particularly nasty sort that they used back in the day). Yup I don't know what they used back then so I won't be taking chances. I'll be using a respirator and gloves, |
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If you can, wet down any fireproofing material before you do anything to it (get it sopping wet).
See if you can get some Tyvek coveralls too. The non-chrysotile asbestos they used prior to the 1950s and 1960s is really, really nasty stuff. Originally Posted By ProjectNick:
Originally Posted By AlfaSynik:
I'd love to see photos of your progress as you restore this beast. These older safes are built with the kind of craftsmanship I see utterly lacking in a lot of security containers made today. You're probably well aware of this, but just in case: there's a very good chance any fibrous fireproofing materials that you encounter inside the safe will contain asbestos (and of the particularly nasty sort that they used back in the day). Yup I don't know what they used back then so I won't be taking chances. I'll be using a respirator and gloves, |
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What kind is the white paper type they used to wrap around heating ducts?
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Originally Posted By NorCal_LEO:
Originally Posted By The_Wizard_Of_Odd:
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg24/Snibbets/Gun%20Stuff/graffunderpic.jpg Color me jealous. Graffunder safes are top notch. Yup |
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Yo Homie, they put the sights on top for a reason-
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Originally Posted By svtfast:
Originally Posted By NorCal_LEO:
Originally Posted By The_Wizard_Of_Odd:
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg24/Snibbets/Gun%20Stuff/graffunderpic.jpg Color me jealous. Graffunder safes are top notch. And top $$$$$$ Yup,Yup |
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Yo Homie, they put the sights on top for a reason-
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This thread needs more posts!
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"The uh...plaque for the alternates is down in the ladies room."
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this thread delivers. giving me some good ideas for how to arrange my safes. :)
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When was the last time you heard someone say: "Go ahead! It's a free country."?
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Ordering a safe Monday and will post pics.
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Phidippus clarus
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