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Posted: 1/11/2009 11:17:48 AM
[Last Edit: 1/11/2009 11:22:52 AM by Panhandle]
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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TN-MadDog
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Posted: 1/11/2009 5:23:41 PM
Here is my safe.
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Posted: 1/12/2009 12:29:59 PM
here my liberty,
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all4freedom
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Posted: 1/15/2009 9:51:40 PM
TN-MadDog-
Are those "Rifle Rods" you're using to hold your rifles? Been considering them myself.  |
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Posted: 1/15/2009 10:27:28 PM
Nice safe TN I just picked mine up today. Bought it off of craigslist for $650
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Semislinger
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Posted: 1/16/2009 12:42:23 AM
A 1970's LaGard I picked up off Craigslist for $300. (Note the period shag carpet)
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TN-MadDog
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Posted: 1/16/2009 7:57:30 AM
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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stretch415
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Posted: 1/16/2009 8:10:51 AM
spot holder.
I have a Dakota Safe |
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Posted: 1/16/2009 11:48:13 AM
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
I'm 6'5" 
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NorCal_LEO
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Posted: 1/16/2009 11:59:49 AM
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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Posted: 1/16/2009 12:52:18 PM
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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NorCal_LEO
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Posted: 1/16/2009 1:05:47 PM
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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Posted: 1/16/2009 1:11:42 PM
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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Posted: 1/16/2009 1:22:51 PM
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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Posted: 1/16/2009 1:34:29 PM
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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Posted: 1/16/2009 1:51:56 PM
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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Posted: 1/22/2009 6:21:07 PM
What kind is the white paper type they used to wrap around heating ducts?
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Posted: 1/30/2009 9:02:02 PM
My Sturdy Safe inside and out.
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Posted: 2/2/2009 8:01:14 PM
Another Sturdy Safe owner here. They make them 20min from my house.
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Posted: 2/15/2009 11:18:57 PM
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Posted: 2/19/2009 5:18:29 PM
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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Posted: 2/19/2009 5:18:50 PM
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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AggiePhil
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Posted: 3/31/2009 8:39:57 AM
This thread needs more posts!
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BlackOpsSec
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Posted: 4/4/2009 9:33:18 AM
this thread delivers. giving me some good ideas for how to arrange my safes. :)
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Posted: 4/5/2009 2:22:01 PM
Ordering a safe Monday and will post pics.
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