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12/9/2014 6:13:54 PM EDT
I have several items I want to secure. They are too big for a gun safe so I was thinking about building a secure cage and bolting it to the floor.

I'd like the cage to be:
1.  Strong enough so you can't cut through it with bolt cutters.
2.  Secured using a padlock.
3.  Ability to bolt it to the floor

Has anyone seen anything like this? I'd like to get some ideas/designs so I can build it myself.
12/9/2014 7:17:42 PM EDT
[#1]
I've seen cages welded of high quality rebar. Welding would not be an issue and it can potentially be very secure. Make sure the locking system of your choosing is not too much of a weak link.
12/9/2014 9:53:12 PM EDT
[#2]
You might see if you can locate an old military supply cage.  Bolt cutters probably wouldn't go through it since the "cage" material is too small.

A grinder could make quick work of it, but at least it would get you started in the right direction.
12/9/2014 10:33:18 PM EDT
[#3]
Security cages are a regularly manufactured product, used by just about every major retailer out there.  Sometimes you can even find them used.

12/10/2014 2:57:25 PM EDT
[#4]
You could easily have one fabricated and welded using thick expanded metal and angle iron.
I had a friend years ago that made something like that to place around a guys Browning gun safe.
12/11/2014 10:06:09 AM EDT
[#5]
Been thinking about an electric locker or truck tool box myself.
12/11/2014 12:22:38 PM EDT
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You could easily have one fabricated and welded using thick expanded metal and angle iron.
I had a friend years ago that made something like that to place around a guys Browning gun safe.
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I'm thinking about doing something similar. I would use a cage designed to hold high dollar inventory instead of a gun safe. The cage would be put inside a framework made of steel bars and the framework would be bolted to the floor..

The problem now is where to find an inexpensive used cage...
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