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Link Posted: 10/2/2016 9:51:51 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By Bldg365:
After a couple years of dealing with the inserts that came with my safe, and only being able to store 24 long guns in a 48 gun safe, I finally got motivated to do something.  After lots of research and planning, I was ready to execute.  Went out to buy my materials and stumbled across something even better.  Now I can store 34 long guns in my safe, don't have to remove optics and every gun is held securely in place preventing the gun avalanche problem.  

My write-up and photos can be found here:    http://www.building365atbaf.com/?p=727
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Great story with pics, I going to check into this when I get my safe.  Much appreciated.
Link Posted: 10/3/2016 11:02:19 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By zyx5432:
Just bought this Browning/Prosteel Platinum Plus safe today - gets delivered next week.

<a href="http://s399.photobucket.com/user/glock21sf08/media/IMG_3168_zpsmdcejrve.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i399.photobucket.com/albums/pp73/glock21sf08/IMG_3168_zpsmdcejrve.jpg</a>

<a href="http://s399.photobucket.com/user/glock21sf08/media/IMG_3166-1_zpsnl8nthlp.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i399.photobucket.com/albums/pp73/glock21sf08/IMG_3166-1_zpsnl8nthlp.jpg</a>
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wow!, the spots in the door for scope clearance are an awesome idea

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Link Posted: 10/6/2016 4:33:15 AM EDT
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Link Posted: 12/28/2016 11:37:36 AM EDT
[Last Edit: ricko1] [#4]
got this when grandkids moved in

Link Posted: 1/8/2017 10:44:59 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By cms81586:
Time for another safe.  It will likely be another Fat Boy Jr. as I doubt I'll have a need for safes in a few years once I get around to building my retirement home.  The plan is at least a 12'x12' gun room there.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y7/cms81586/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsfd56odkq.jpeg
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I need a bigger safe

Link Posted: 1/8/2017 11:18:01 PM EDT
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A lot of you guys need to disable your iPhone's geotagging ASAP.

Half the pics on Pg. 13 have their GPS locations imbedded in the metadata.
Link Posted: 1/29/2017 9:33:46 PM EDT
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I have a few more pistols in small safes upstairs and by the bed.
Link Posted: 1/31/2017 5:21:56 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By zen_grasshopper:
https://s25.postimg.org/40g1v849r/Gun_Safe.jpg

I have a few more pistols in small safes upstairs and by the bed.
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Looks good.  What lighting system are you using?
Link Posted: 1/31/2017 7:08:20 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Commurado:


Looks good.  What lighting system are you using?
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I just bought a LED rope light thing from Walmart plugged into a motion sensor that I plugged into the outlet and ran it around the front edge of the safe, I think I secured it with Velcro.  Not positive as I did it a couple of years ago.
Link Posted: 1/31/2017 7:30:25 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By zen_grasshopper:


I just bought a LED rope light thing from Walmart plugged into a motion sensor that I plugged into the outlet and ran it around the front edge of the safe, I think I secured it with Velcro.  Not positive as I did it a couple of years ago.
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Right on, thanks for the response.
Link Posted: 2/5/2017 10:30:21 AM EDT
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My humble offerings. Just finished the light set up which was about $18 total using the amazon let strip lights and motion sensor on DC power.
Safe is a liberty 18 gun ($200)
Link Posted: 2/28/2017 12:34:11 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By aloo:
My humble offerings. Just finished the light set up which was about $18 total using the amazon let strip lights and motion sensor on DC power.
Safe is a liberty 18 gun ($200)
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Are you running an AC->DC power supply or did you rig battery power? My first experiment running a motion sensor+led off a 8xAA battery pack didn't end well. Sensor+Lights drained the battery. I'm trying this one this weekend: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016BJCRUO?tag=vglnk-c102-20 as a replacement to the home made AA battery pack.
Link Posted: 2/28/2017 9:33:11 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By svan:


Are you running an AC->DC power supply or did you rig battery power? My first experiment running a motion sensor+led off a 8xAA battery pack didn't end well. Sensor+Lights drained the battery. I'm trying this one this weekend: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016BJCRUO?tag=vglnk-c102-20 as a replacement to the home made AA battery pack.
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I have 3 of these in my Liberty Colonial 30. One across the top, and one down each side. I love them.

They last a long time and are easy to charge via USB when needed.
Amazon Product
  • 20 SUPER-BRIGHT LEDs: contains 20 energy-saving and motion sensing LEDs to illuminate dark spaces
  • MOTION-ACTIVATED: automatically senses human motion within 3 metres and turns off 15 seconds after you walk away from sensing range
  • RECHARGEABLE: powered by built-in 3.7V 600mAh battery, this sensing light can be recharged via a micro USB port

Link Posted: 2/28/2017 4:49:06 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By svan:


Are you running an AC->DC power supply or did you rig battery power? My first experiment running a motion sensor+led off a 8xAA battery pack didn't end well. Sensor+Lights drained the battery. I'm trying this one this weekend: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016BJCRUO?tag=vglnk-c102-20 as a replacement to the home made AA battery pack.
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Yes, I'm running it off AC DC power supply.  The lights I bought had the female end built into the strip so found an old 1amp power supply from one of my old RC car ( I think, it could have come from my sisters key board, old printer or something else like that) and it works perfectly.  Lights are plenty bright and sensor works perfectly.  One and only complaint I have is the sticky led light strip doesn't stick that well to the safe carpet inside so I had to use more Velcro tape than expected.
Link Posted: 2/28/2017 8:20:35 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By aloo:


Yes, I'm running it off AC DC power supply.  The lights I bought had the female end built into the strip so found an old 1amp power supply from one of my old RC car ( I think, it could have come from my sisters key board, old printer or something else like that) and it works perfectly.  Lights are plenty bright and sensor works perfectly.  One and only complaint I have is the sticky led light strip doesn't stick that well to the safe carpet inside so I had to use more Velcro tape than expected.
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Cool. I don't have a hole for power in my safe so I'm messing with battery options.
Link Posted: 2/28/2017 8:25:59 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By LiveFree482:
I have 3 of these in my Liberty Colonial 30. One across the top, and one down each side. I love them.

They last a long time and are easy to charge via USB when needed.
www.amazon.com/dp/B013WPJ4OM
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Damn those are nice. I might pick a pair up.
Link Posted: 3/3/2017 4:32:50 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Commurado] [#17]
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Originally Posted By svan:


Damn those are nice. I might pick a pair up.
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I just ordered two.

ETA:  lights came in today.  I bought 2 of them.  I might get one more for the bottom.  Excellent quality imo.  Thx for the heads up guys.  They come with a mini usb cord to charge.  You adhere them with a adhesive that they come with which have a magnetic backing so the LED strip just comes right off of it via magnet when u need to charge them.  The motion sensor is flawless too.  

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Link Posted: 4/11/2017 8:08:21 PM EDT
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Franklin 50 just got delivered yesterday.

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Link Posted: 5/24/2017 1:41:50 AM EDT
[Last Edit: ccc75] [#19]
Finally got my lighting all done in my safe.  For the last set, I made the mistake of getting the wrong color type so most are warm white but some are cool white.  Still looks OK though.

This is w/out the lights on.



This is with the lights on.  There is a motion sensor in the bottom left corner of the safe.



And this is a pic with the lights in the room off.  It is pitch black in the room.



Still debating if I want to add lights to the bottom of the top shelf.  The top shelf looks dark in these pics but it is actually fine in person.
Link Posted: 5/24/2017 10:54:42 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By ccc75:
Finally got my lighting all done in my safe.  For the last set, I made the mistake of getting the wrong color type so most are warm white but some are cool white.  Still looks OK though.

This is w/out the lights on.

https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/336940/IMG-1615-215276.jpg

This is with the lights on.  There is a motion sensor in the bottom left corner of the safe.

https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/336940/IMG-1616-215277.jpg

And this is a pic with the lights in the room off.  It is pitch black in the room.

https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/336940/IMG-1617-215278.jpg

Still debating if I want to add lights to the bottom of the top shelf.  The are of the 2nd shelf looks dark in these pics but it is actually fine in person.

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What safe is that?
Link Posted: 5/24/2017 11:35:45 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Zaitsev01:


What safe is that?
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It is a Superior Ironside 95.  I don't think that they make them anymore.  They still use the Ironside name but now for their entry level model (built in Mexico now ) which used to be the "Encore".  

These used to be the in the middle of their line-up and made in the US.  10 gauge steel if I remember correctly and with a 3/8" door.  It was the biggest safe that i could find at the time - Big Safes.
Link Posted: 6/15/2017 9:07:24 AM EDT
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I'll have a very humble offering for the thread in a bit. I just got the Field and Stream 24 gun from Dick's. It's going in the basement. I'll add a dehumidifier, and then some lighting, too. I have poured concrete walls and floor. Suggestions on how to bolt it in?
Link Posted: 6/17/2017 2:10:03 AM EDT
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Get a hammer drill and bolt directly to the concrete floor
Link Posted: 6/21/2017 11:52:07 PM EDT
[Last Edit: aIIan] [#24]
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Originally Posted By hawkphotography:
I'll have a very humble offering for the thread in a bit. I just got the Field and Stream 24 gun from Dick's. It's going in the basement. I'll add a dehumidifier, and then some lighting, too. I have poured concrete walls and floor. Suggestions on how to bolt it in?
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All you need is a god hammer drill, concrete bit and some 'anchor' bolts from HD.

Link Posted: 6/27/2017 11:25:47 PM EDT
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I just installed these in my Stack-on 10 gun cabinet, they hold my guns well and there is more than enough standoff for my optics.
Link Posted: 6/29/2017 7:55:08 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By steve462x0:
https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1147/6518/products/secureit-Rapid-2-1_large.jpg?v=1495602766
I just installed these in my Stack-on 10 gun cabinet, they hold my guns well and there is more than enough standoff for my optics.
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what are they?
Link Posted: 6/29/2017 8:00:30 AM EDT
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My safe doesn't have electric in it. Best way to add that?
Link Posted: 6/29/2017 8:53:40 AM EDT
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Secureit gun mounts.
Link Posted: 7/2/2017 2:23:15 AM EDT
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It might take some effort. I have these in all of mine. Electrical Outlet Kit. Love them.

Link Posted: 8/18/2017 8:39:58 PM EDT
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Got a new BF6024HD put in my closet to secure stuff a little more securely than the liberty franklin I'm replacing with an RF.

Ended up getting a Graffunder Emperor 6032 instead of the RF I ordered, and to make up for the extra lost space the RF would have had, I returned the BF6024HD and got a BF6032HD for my closet. Pics to follow soon.
Link Posted: 9/1/2017 7:46:22 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 9/2/2017 1:01:28 PM EDT
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^^That is badass!  How much does it weigh??
Link Posted: 9/2/2017 1:32:59 PM EDT
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3200lbs
Link Posted: 9/2/2017 4:44:00 PM EDT
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That Graffunder is sweet!  1.5" door, thats the "E" model right?  If you don't mind sharing, whats the ballpark price?  (I've heard anything from $11-18k for those beasts).
Link Posted: 9/2/2017 5:35:33 PM EDT
[Last Edit: DocBach] [#35]
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Originally Posted By Privatedutch:
That Graffunder is sweet!  1.5" door, thats the "E" model right?  If you don't mind sharing, whats the ballpark price?  (I've heard anything from $11-18k for those beasts).
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It is indeed an emperor 6032. I was able to snag it for a little over 10k because it had been on the floor for a while. I guess most people buying an E rated Graffunder want it larger, and apparently a lot of people didn't like the red velvet interior it has -- but that was something I really liked about it. Reminds me of like, a vampire coffin or something!

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Link Posted: 9/6/2017 12:54:32 AM EDT
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I like the red boss, congrats!
Link Posted: 9/13/2017 2:12:07 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By DocBach:


It is indeed an emperor 6032. I was able to snag it for a little over 10k because it had been on the floor for a while. I guess most people buying an E rated Graffunder want it larger, and apparently a lot of people didn't like the red velvet interior it has -- but that was something I really liked about it. Reminds me of like, a vampire coffin or something!

https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/91850/IMG_4864-297399.JPG

https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/91850/IMG_4902-298427.JPG

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That's so sick!
Link Posted: 10/10/2017 10:26:24 PM EDT
[Last Edit: DocBach] [#38]
Been playing with interior options, ordered a sportsman-style shelf from Graffunder to try to maximize the amount of guns I can practically fit. I'm thinking 16 long guns is going to be the max for weapons with all the fixings like optics.

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After playing around with it for the last month, I put an Amsec RFX703620 back on order. My safe dealer has a 100% refund policy when you go up a size, so I'm going to trade the Graffunder in. Figure that should let me fit ~20 long guns, with more shelf space above it as well as a sweet door organizer. I love the Graffunder, but the Amsec is TL30X6 rated, bigger, and is actually cheaper.
Link Posted: 10/11/2017 5:45:32 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By DocBach:
Been playing with interior options, ordered a sportsman-style shelf from Graffunder to try to maximize the amount of guns I can practically fit. I'm thinking 16 long guns is going to be the max for weapons with all the fixings like optics.

https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/91850/22310473_10155626160348346_6212618080842730529_n-330469.JPG

https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/91850/22405645_10155626160353346_3269753645519513208_n-330470.JPG

After playing around with it for the last month, I put an Amsec RFX703620 back on order. My safe dealer has a 100% refund policy when you go up a size, so I'm going to trade the Graffunder in. Figure that should let me fit ~20 long guns, with more shelf space above it as well as a sweet door organizer. I love the Graffunder, but the Amsec is TL30X6 rated, bigger, and is actually cheaper.
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Good thing you have the Graf to hold you over. I've been waiting 10 weeks for my Amsec TL. 

Starting to feel like I ordered another NFA item at this point. 
Link Posted: 12/15/2017 5:12:14 AM EDT
[Last Edit: DocBach] [#40]
Amsec RFX came in today. Thing is a beast.... I’ve got a really steep driveway so they literally pushed it up with their truck.

A lot more room in it than the 60x30 Graffunder. I miss my bordello interior, but I’ve got a ton more space now in the most heavy duty gunsafe on the market. I thought the Graffunder’s door was thick, this one is like twice the thickness.

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Link Posted: 12/16/2017 9:18:47 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By ccc75:
Finally got my lighting all done in my safe.  For the last set, I made the mistake of getting the wrong color type so most are warm white but some are cool white.  Still looks OK though.

This is w/out the lights on.

https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/336940/IMG-1615-215276.jpg

This is with the lights on.  There is a motion sensor in the bottom left corner of the safe.

https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/336940/IMG-1616-215277.jpg

And this is a pic with the lights in the room off.  It is pitch black in the room.

https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/336940/IMG-1617-215278.jpgs

Still debating if I want to add lights to the bottom of the top shelf.  The top shelf looks dark in these pics but it is actually fine in person.
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I need that safe!!!!!  I have nearly 100 guns crammed into a 60 gun Champion.  Gun socks are a godsend for preventing damage but it is PACKED!!!!
Link Posted: 12/23/2017 2:06:59 AM EDT
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Good god that's a monster.  Congrats on such a nice safe.
Link Posted: 1/31/2018 5:03:28 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Deer_huntn] [#43]
Link Posted: 2/24/2018 9:13:00 PM EDT
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I knew Amsec made stout, high quality gun safes, but I didn't know they made models that outperformed Graffunder. I thought Graffunder was at the top of the food chain.

I was sort of kicking around the idea of a BF6636, but ultimately decided on a Champion Master 40.
Link Posted: 2/24/2018 9:39:31 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Wobblin-Goblin:
I knew Amsec made stout, high quality gun safes, but I didn't know they made models that outperformed Graffunder. I thought Graffunder was at the top of the food chain.

I was sort of kicking around the idea of a BF6636, but ultimately decided on a Champion Master 40.
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Graffunder E rated safes are pretty much TL-15s. Amsec makes a TL30 and a TL30x6 which are even more secure than the graffunders for about the same price.
Link Posted: 2/27/2018 2:10:33 AM EDT
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Have any of you bought aftermarket door accessory panels? I'm ordering a UL tl30 safe soon and it doesn't come with a finished interior. I plan on finishing it myself, but would like to buy a pre made door panel. Any thoughts?
Link Posted: 2/27/2018 9:28:26 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By thehellbringer:
Have any of you bought aftermarket door accessory panels? I'm ordering a UL tl30 safe soon and it doesn't come with a finished interior. I plan on finishing it myself, but would like to buy a pre made door panel. Any thoughts?
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Wilde Custom Gear.  I ordered a door panel and have been adding cheap molle pouches to get some pistol magazines in.

Solid product, worth every penny and can be customized how you want.
Link Posted: 3/2/2018 6:52:48 PM EDT
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Wilde.... See my picture above.  It is a great product and gives you a lot of options.
Link Posted: 3/16/2018 9:16:17 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Danilo] [#49]
Fort Knox M2 6637 (66 x 37 x 27) delivered/installed yesterday.
3/16'' body, 3/8'' door. 1100+ pounds. door opens to almost 180*, and is recessed about 2". 4 bolts holding it in place, this thing is now a part of the house.
Color looks off because of the lighting, it's a very white sand color with a little texture, and interior is beige and brown.
Threw a 10/22 in there just for size reference.
It was supposed to come with LED lights instead of florescent, the dealer is going to ship me LED kit and I will get it installed. Hopefully it can still use the door switch.


Link Posted: 3/16/2018 2:25:58 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By DocBach:
Amsec RFX came in today. Thing is a beast.... I’ve got a really steep driveway so they literally pushed it up with their truck.
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When they delivered my Graffunder "C" they came with a truck with a crane on it... My garage is at the top of a steep driveway that only levels out for about a foot in front of the door. With the safe at 4000lbs the only way to do it was to build a platform level with the floor that extended out about 4 feet from the garage door and lower the safe onto the platform, then use a short pallet jack to wheel it inside the garage. Took them about an hour or so from when they pulled up to when they left.
The guy in charge was the owner of the rigging company, about 70 years old and still had all his fingers. He said his secret was he always planned a move about one foot at a time, then stop, evaluate, and plan the next move. He had his two sons working with him and they both had all ten fingers as well. That a good sign in the rigging business...

He said the week before they moved a 35 ton industrial press out of an old machine shop with a double door, and loaded it into freight container to ship overseas, so mine was easy...
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