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Posted: 3/27/2015 9:01:33 AM EDT
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I recently added a "rear layer" to some portions of my rack system, allowing me to put some other stuff into that otherwise "wasted" space. It's not something I've noticed before in this thread, so I thought I'd share the idea:
All in all, I was able to hang about 25 bayonets, knives and hawks in various sections of the racks using spare components I already had laying around. |
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Posted: 3/27/2015 2:11:23 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TAP:
I recently added a "rear layer" to some portions of my rack system, allowing me to put some other stuff into that otherwise "wasted" space. It's not something I've noticed before in this thread, so I thought I'd share the idea: http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/ad156/Todd_Pegg/ARFCOM%20pics/0326151734b_zps3khdfllp.jpg http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/ad156/Todd_Pegg/ARFCOM%20pics/0326151734a_zps54c5ukhe.jpg All in all, I was able to hang about 25 bayonets, knives and hawks in various sections of the racks using spare components I already had laying around. Very clean. I like it. |
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Posted: 3/27/2015 4:41:58 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By areeves08:
I figured I'd throw in a few more shots of my progress. I got the first of two sections of Slatwall up and hung the majority of my firearms. My FIL dropped off a few more to clean up his safe, so I'm already onto the other wall. Progress is slow as I'm still waiting on the lumber yard to finish drying my wood for the ceiling and benches. I also included a pic of my basement layout. People had asked why the odd shape. I simply used the space under the front porch. By placing the door where I did, on the left side in the picture, not the right, you have no idea there is even anything there unless you walk around the corner. Even the appraiser missed it, which shows how much attention to detail they have.... http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j205/areeves08/20150314_142520_zpso0cuweyy.jpg http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j205/areeves08/20150314_142454_zpsi4qwdh5f.jpg http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j205/areeves08/20150325_145112_zpsowfwxgxq.jpg If you're using metal slot wall hooks, slip a piece of 1/4" clear tubing over the hook so the metal doesn't scratch your guns |
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Posted: 4/2/2015 10:52:47 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WrightP:
A friends new room. It is awesome. Looking at the door from the outside: http://i.imgur.com/Zvb98o4.jpg The safes inside the safe room: http://i.imgur.com/1CB6PL8.jpg The walls: http://i.imgur.com/YegFmE0.jpg http://i.imgur.com/Of1zQWL.jpg Sweet biscuits! 
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Posted: 5/21/2015 11:21:38 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By areeves08:
 Are those just regular 2x4 studs on the walls? |
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Posted: 5/29/2015 8:07:23 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AggiePhil:
Are those just regular 2x4 studs on the walls? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AggiePhil:
Originally Posted By areeves08:
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j205/areeves08/20150222_163633_zpsggruoftv.jpg Are those just regular 2x4 studs on the walls? is that a green treated bottom plate? |
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Posted: 5/29/2015 8:08:37 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AggiePhil:
Are those just regular 2x4 studs on the walls? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AggiePhil:
Originally Posted By areeves08:
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j205/areeves08/20150222_163633_zpsggruoftv.jpg Are those just regular 2x4 studs on the walls? they look like 2x3s |
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Posted: 5/31/2015 3:04:24 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bakkbakk:
is that a green treated bottom plate? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bakkbakk:
Originally Posted By AggiePhil:
Originally Posted By areeves08:
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j205/areeves08/20150222_163633_zpsggruoftv.jpg Are those just regular 2x4 studs on the walls? is that a green treated bottom plate? They don't look like it so they. |
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Posted: 6/1/2015 2:03:30 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Zaphod:
Sweet biscuits! Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Zaphod:
Originally Posted By WrightP:
A friends new room. It is awesome. Looking at the door from the outside: http://i.imgur.com/Zvb98o4.jpg The safes inside the safe room: http://i.imgur.com/1CB6PL8.jpg The walls: http://i.imgur.com/YegFmE0.jpg http://i.imgur.com/Of1zQWL.jpg Sweet biscuits! My thoughts exactly every time I walk in there! |
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Posted: 6/2/2015 3:34:05 PM EDT
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Yes, I used 2x3 just to save a little interior space. The bottom plate is pressure treated. Both the bottom plate and studs are anchored to the wall with Tapcons, so it's plenty sturdy.
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Posted: 6/3/2015 11:47:10 PM EDT
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Served_usmc, how's the progress coming on your room?
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Posted: 6/3/2015 11:51:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By spizike9:
Served_usmc, how's the progress coming on your room? Awesome. Just need to put the floors in. Room is painted and Gallow panels are hung. Guns are on the wall but I ran out of hanger for some of them. Going to order some more panels in the next couple weeks after the floors are in. You never realize how much crap you own until you hang it on the walls. 
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Posted: 6/10/2015 5:27:41 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SERVED_USMC:
Awesome. Just need to put the floors in. Room is painted and Gallow panels are hung. Guns are on the wall but I ran out of hanger for some of them. Going to order some more panels in the next couple weeks after the floors are in. You never realize how much crap you own until you hang it on the walls. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SERVED_USMC:
Originally Posted By spizike9:
Served_usmc, how's the progress coming on your room? Awesome. Just need to put the floors in. Room is painted and Gallow panels are hung. Guns are on the wall but I ran out of hanger for some of them. Going to order some more panels in the next couple weeks after the floors are in. You never realize how much crap you own until you hang it on the walls. Something is wrong... Pictures aren't loading.
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Posted: 6/10/2015 8:54:27 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By spizike9:
Something is wrong... Pictures aren't loading. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By spizike9:
Originally Posted By SERVED_USMC:
Originally Posted By spizike9:
Served_usmc, how's the progress coming on your room? Awesome. Just need to put the floors in. Room is painted and Gallow panels are hung. Guns are on the wall but I ran out of hanger for some of them. Going to order some more panels in the next couple weeks after the floors are in. You never realize how much crap you own until you hang it on the walls. Something is wrong... Pictures aren't loading. Haha. I wasn't planning on posting for security reason, but it's not like I haven't shot my mouth off/posted pics up to this point. I'll snap a few and put them up. It looks sexy. |
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Posted: 6/11/2015 12:09:49 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SERVED_USMC:
Haha. I wasn't planning on posting for security reason, but it's not like I haven't shot my mouth off/posted pics up to this point. I'll snap a few and put them up. It looks sexy. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SERVED_USMC:
Originally Posted By spizike9:
Originally Posted By SERVED_USMC:
Originally Posted By spizike9:
Served_usmc, how's the progress coming on your room? Awesome. Just need to put the floors in. Room is painted and Gallow panels are hung. Guns are on the wall but I ran out of hanger for some of them. Going to order some more panels in the next couple weeks after the floors are in. You never realize how much crap you own until you hang it on the walls. Something is wrong... Pictures aren't loading. Haha. I wasn't planning on posting for security reason, but it's not like I haven't shot my mouth off/posted pics up to this point. I'll snap a few and put them up. It looks sexy. Maybe just the inside. I love me some Gallow Tech. |
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Posted: 6/15/2015 5:06:07 PM EDT
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Pardon the crappy iPotato pics in a dim basement.
View from inside looking out. 
Room is 22x22 and needs a lot of work. Once I get out from under other house projects and the yard the fun begins. |
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Posted: 6/15/2015 6:18:30 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By FortKnoxVaults:
Pardon the crappy iPotato pics in a dim basement. http://www.ar15.com/media/viewFile.html?i=77862 http://www.ar15.com/media/viewFile.html?i=77863 View from inside looking out. http://www.ar15.com/media/viewFile.html?i=77864 Room is 22x22 and needs a lot of work. Once I get out from under other house projects and the yard the fun begins. Wow, incredibly nice door. What are your ultimate plans for the inside (something like gallowtech for the walls or safes inside)? Is the step down for my ceiling height or was it just due to how the foundation was done? |
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Posted: 6/15/2015 6:52:37 PM EDT
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Thanks! door specs are with the original picture on page 35. Working out plans, I have about 50 different designs on my desk LOL. Step down was to maintain the 9 foot ceilings that I have throughout the rest of the basement. Room is under part of my garage.
Plan for now is to go with gallow tech panels and build a large workbench and center table. Probably get a couch and large TV/xbox in there as well. Room will be a combination war room (hate the term man cave), gun vault, art studio, survival bunker, gaming table for my D&D geek brothers and I to hang out, oubliette for interrogating daughter's boyfriends, and doghouse for when the wife is mad at me. (who says it can't be comfortable?) I think my wife is keeping me busy with other projects because she knows I won't leave the room once it is done.
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Posted: 6/15/2015 7:25:00 PM EDT
[Last Edit: NCUrk]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By FortKnoxVaults:
Thanks! door specs are with the original picture on page 35. Working out plans, I have about 50 different designs on my desk LOL. Step down was to maintain the 9 foot ceilings that I have throughout the rest of the basement. Room is under part of my garage. Plan for now is to go with gallow tech panels and build a large workbench and center table. Probably get a couch and large TV/xbox in there as well. Room will be a combination war room (hate the term man cave), gun vault, art studio, survival bunker, gaming table for my D&D geek brothers and I to hang out, oubliette for interrogating daughter's boyfriends, and doghouse for when the wife is mad at me. (who says it can't be comfortable?) I think my wife is keeping me busy with other projects because she knows I won't leave the room once it is done. Is there room for a freezer with crab meat? ETA: Very nice Sir.
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Posted: 6/15/2015 7:59:25 PM EDT
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Now that's funny
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Posted: 6/15/2015 8:32:22 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By FortKnoxVaults:
Pardon the crappy iPotato pics in a dim basement. http://www.ar15.com/media/viewFile.html?i=77862 http://www.ar15.com/media/viewFile.html?i=77863 View from inside looking out. http://www.ar15.com/media/viewFile.html?i=77864 Room is 22x22 and needs a lot of work. Once I get out from under other house projects and the yard the fun begins. You sir are very blessed. Incredible room! Looking forward to MOAR pics. |
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Posted: 6/16/2015 3:54:32 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By FortKnoxVaults:
Pardon the crappy iPotato pics in a dim basement. http://www.ar15.com/media/viewFile.html?i=77862 http://www.ar15.com/media/viewFile.html?i=77863 View from inside looking out. http://www.ar15.com/media/viewFile.html?i=77864 Room is 22x22 and needs a lot of work. Once I get out from under other house projects and the yard the fun begins. I'd be lying if I didn't say I was just a lot jealous.
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Posted: 6/16/2015 7:07:50 PM EDT
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Very nice!
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Posted: 6/19/2015 10:14:20 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By FortKnoxVaults: Pardon the crappy iPotato pics in a dim basement. http://www.ar15.com/media/viewFile.html?i=77862 http://www.ar15.com/media/viewFile.html?i=77863 View from inside looking out. http://www.ar15.com/media/viewFile.html?i=77864 Room is 22x22 and needs a lot of work. Once I get out from under other house projects and the yard the fun begins. |
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Posted: 6/20/2015 9:04:19 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By FortKnoxVaults:
Pardon the crappy iPotato pics in a dim basement. http://www.ar15.com/media/viewFile.html?i=77862 http://www.ar15.com/media/viewFile.html?i=77863 View from inside looking out. http://www.ar15.com/media/viewFile.html?i=77864 Room is 22x22 and needs a lot of work. Once I get out from under other house projects and the yard the fun begins. Very cool space. |
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Posted: 6/21/2015 1:27:53 AM EDT
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That's gonna be a sweet room.
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Posted: 6/22/2015 10:30:36 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By FortKnoxVaults:
Thanks! door specs are with the original picture on page 35. Working out plans, I have about 50 different designs on my desk LOL. Step down was to maintain the 9 foot ceilings that I have throughout the rest of the basement. Room is under part of my garage. Plan for now is to go with gallow tech panels and build a large workbench and center table. Probably get a couch and large TV/xbox in there as well. Room will be a combination war room (hate the term man cave), gun vault, art studio, survival bunker, gaming table for my D&D geek brothers and I to hang out, oubliette for interrogating daughter's boyfriends, and doghouse for when the wife is mad at me. (who says it can't be comfortable?) I think my wife is keeping me busy with other projects because she knows I won't leave the room once it is done. Not sure if you have seven grand to burn for the ultimate centerpiece of that room, but this would be a great couch suggestion. If I had the opportunity to build, I would get a room your size and a couch like this.... 
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Posted: 6/22/2015 10:43:33 AM EDT
[Last Edit: FortKnoxVaults]
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That's definitely my style, but not something I am willing to drop more than the cost of my vault door on.
 Looking at the construction, I can totally have my guys weld up some square tubing and my wife make some canvas cushions for it. I bet I can build the whole thing for 500-800 bucks. I even know of a surplus store where I can get that authentic WWII musty canvas for the authentic smell. Thanks for the idea!
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Posted: 6/22/2015 1:58:43 PM EDT
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Don't forget the straps on the sides... and if you do make one, share the pictures and post your price, I'll be damn interested myself
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Posted: 6/30/2015 4:44:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By FortKnoxVaults:
That's definitely my style, but not something I am willing to drop more than the cost of my vault door on. Looking at the construction, I can totally have my guys weld up some square tubing and my wife make some canvas cushions for it. I bet I can build the whole thing for 500-800 bucks. I even know of a surplus store where I can get that authentic WWII musty canvas for the authentic smell. Thanks for the idea!Yeah I agree Ryan. Super cool couch but not worth the money at all. If I'm spending 7k on a vault room couch it's going to be a huge sweet leather sectional. Even then it's probably only going to cost around 5k. I'll take the extra 2k and buy a 70". |
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Posted: 7/2/2015 6:04:09 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WrightP:
A friends new room. It is awesome. Looking at the door from the outside: http://i.imgur.com/Zvb98o4.jpg The safes inside the safe room: http://i.imgur.com/1CB6PL8.jpg The walls: http://i.imgur.com/YegFmE0.jpg http://i.imgur.com/Of1zQWL.jpg Well thought out space! 
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Posted: 7/2/2015 6:18:00 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TAP:
I recently added a "rear layer" to some portions of my rack system, allowing me to put some other stuff into that otherwise "wasted" space. It's not something I've noticed before in this thread, so I thought I'd share the idea: http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/ad156/Todd_Pegg/ARFCOM%20pics/0326151734b_zps3khdfllp.jpg http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/ad156/Todd_Pegg/ARFCOM%20pics/0326151734a_zps54c5ukhe.jpg All in all, I was able to hang about 25 bayonets, knives and hawks in various sections of the racks using spare components I already had laying around. I've got that book!
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Posted: 7/2/2015 6:20:47 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By FortKnoxVaults:
Thanks! door specs are with the original picture on page 35. Working out plans, I have about 50 different designs on my desk LOL. Step down was to maintain the 9 foot ceilings that I have throughout the rest of the basement. Room is under part of my garage. Plan for now is to go with gallow tech panels and build a large workbench and center table. Probably get a couch and large TV/xbox in there as well. Room will be a combination war room (hate the term man cave), gun vault, art studio, survival bunker, gaming table for my D&D geek brothers and I to hang out, oubliette for interrogating daughter's boyfriends, and doghouse for when the wife is mad at me. (who says it can't be comfortable?) I think my wife is keeping me busy with other projects because she knows I won't leave the room once it is done. Nice! Looking forward to the finished photos and work being done.
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Posted: 7/21/2015 8:19:25 PM EDT
[Last Edit: somedudefromhouston]
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Heres a gallery of my setup. The room is 6x9 inside and already too small, like every safe you ever bought. The floor is Race deck plastic tile,that's cool stuff to work with.
The vault door was sourced from a bank that was closing.The door weighs 5000 lbs. It was less to buy than the doors from Sturdy, Ft knox etc,, but was a PITA to install. The slab was poured, the door dropped in by crane and rigged, then the vault and house were built around it. A Diebold real deal bank vault door. The shelving around the door was made to fit locally , the slat wall obviously cut to fit, the granite counters are 2 3/4 thick salvaged from a a teardown. It is supported on a steel frame work that sits on drill pipe CRA and its solid enough to dance on if so inclined. The walls are CMU, back filled with tons of concrete, and a shitload of rebar, Slat wall hanger tie racks hold pistols very nicely. Slat wall hooks are dirt cheap and allow for continual re arranging. Rebar was tied to foundation bars and slab poured with 5 ft long 3/4 inch bars sticking up from slab. We tied those to the ones put in as the blocks were stacked, then poured from the top of the wall. A ceiling was formed by making a form of plywood and 2x6 and pouring 6 inches of mud with a shit load of steel tied to the wall steel that protruded the ceiling, and was then bent over and welded. Over all it worked out pretty well and leaves me feeling pretty secure . 9 ft ceiling means I need a step stool in my gun safe. How cool is that? I have tried like hell to embed the pics, if someone can please go ahead.I have spent 3 hrs trying every button and reading and following the FAQ, fuck me I cant do it pics are still fubar;, i dont do this shit for a living. will work on it Sunday |
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Posted: 7/27/2015 11:20:01 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By somedudefromhouston:
a gallery of my setup room is 6x9 inside and already too small, like every safe you ever bought. The floor is Race deck plastic tile,that's cool stuff to work with. the vault door was sourced from a bank that was closing.The door weighs 5000 lbs. It was less to buy than the doors from Sturdy, Ft knox etc,, but was a PITA to install. The slab was poured, the door dropped in by crane and rigged, then the house and vault built around it... A Diebold real deal bank vault door, shelving around the door was made to fit, the slat wall obviously cut to fit, the granite counters are 2 3/4 thick salvaged from a a teardown. It is supported on a steel frame work that sits on drill pill pipe CRA and its solid enough to dance on if so inclined. The walls are CMU, backfilled with tons of concrete, and a shitload of rebar, Slat wall hanger tie racks hold pistols very nicely. Rebar was tied to foundation bars and slab poured with 5 ft bars sticking up. We tied those to the ones put in as the blocks were stacked, then poured from the top of the wall. A ceiling was formed by making a form of plywood and 2x6 and pouring 6 inches of mud with a shit load of steel tied to the wall steel that protruded the ceiling, and was then bent over and welded. Over all it worked out pretty well and leaves me feeling pretty secure . 9 ft ceiling means I need a step stool in my gun safe. How cool is that? I have tried like hell to embed the pics, if someone can please go ahead.I have spent 3 hrs trying every button and reading and following the FAQ, fuck me I cant do it pics are still fubar;, i dont do this shit for a living. will work on it Sunday I'd love to see the pics - Where are you hosting them? Please let us know - We can help you link to them. |
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Posted: 8/1/2015 4:53:15 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TacticalHeater:
Not sure if you have seven grand to burn for the ultimate centerpiece of that room, but this would be a great couch suggestion. If I had the opportunity to build, I would get a room your size and a couch like this.... https://hobosociety.com/1700-thickbox_default/cool-inheritance-sofa.jpg Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TacticalHeater:
Originally Posted By FortKnoxVaults:
Thanks! door specs are with the original picture on page 35. Working out plans, I have about 50 different designs on my desk LOL. Step down was to maintain the 9 foot ceilings that I have throughout the rest of the basement. Room is under part of my garage. Plan for now is to go with gallow tech panels and build a large workbench and center table. Probably get a couch and large TV/xbox in there as well. Room will be a combination war room (hate the term man cave), gun vault, art studio, survival bunker, gaming table for my D&D geek brothers and I to hang out, oubliette for interrogating daughter's boyfriends, and doghouse for when the wife is mad at me. (who says it can't be comfortable?) I think my wife is keeping me busy with other projects because she knows I won't leave the room once it is done. Not sure if you have seven grand to burn for the ultimate centerpiece of that room, but this would be a great couch suggestion. If I had the opportunity to build, I would get a room your size and a couch like this.... https://hobosociety.com/1700-thickbox_default/cool-inheritance-sofa.jpg Seven thousand for something that looks like Walmart.. scratch that.. Target quality in box assembly required furniture you got to be kidding me?! |
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Posted: 8/17/2015 3:28:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By spizike9:
I'd be lying if I didn't say I was just a lot jealous. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By spizike9:
Originally Posted By FortKnoxVaults:
Pardon the crappy iPotato pics in a dim basement. http://www.ar15.com/media/viewFile.html?i=77862 http://www.ar15.com/media/viewFile.html?i=77863 View from inside looking out. http://www.ar15.com/media/viewFile.html?i=77864 Room is 22x22 and needs a lot of work. Once I get out from under other house projects and the yard the fun begins. I'd be lying if I didn't say I was just a lot jealous. Yup, that is much bigger than my vault. And the door is shiny. 
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Posted: 8/17/2015 3:59:25 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryI have a 45-110 breech loader just like that one. Very fine rifle. |
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Posted: 8/17/2015 4:15:44 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AvengeR15:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v510/nwcid/DSC04577.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v510/nwcid/DSC04388.jpg WHY IS THERE A BAYONET ON THAT RIFLE!? WHAT USE IS THAT GOING TO DO!?!?!? Even a blind man would know not to run into that thing! |
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Posted: 8/23/2015 7:32:14 PM EDT
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I am about to begin construction on our home and I am adding a 10'x12' (measurements on the plan, actual interior will be smaller due to thickness of cinderblocks) vault room. It is above ground (no basement). I will have my workbench and wall displayed guns via gallowtech. My question is what are yall doing for ventilation/temp control into your room?
My concerns are humidity control and temperature for comfort when working. The builder suggested tying into the HVAC system of the house with a vent and return vent. I've been told there are fire dampers that close off a particular temps in case of fire. Another option is a separate mini unit that has its own compressor outside and a wall mounted AC/heater in the room. I've also been told due to the nature of the cinder block with concrete poured in it the temp will remain at a pretty constant temp and then I'd just have to use some sort of golden rod or dehumidifier I'm guessing. I know many of yall have these rooms in a basement and moisture is of great concern. What should I consider to maintain proper humidity and comfortable temp? |
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Posted: 8/25/2015 12:38:27 AM EDT
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I'm going to use a fan tied to a humidity sensor. It is fire dampered as well. If it isn't adequate I can still tie into the HVAC, but I THINK it will be ok. All incoming air on mine is conditioned.
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Posted: 8/25/2015 9:51:10 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Sooner67:
I am about to begin construction on our home and I am adding a 10'x12' (measurements on the plan, actual interior will be smaller due to thickness of cinderblocks) vault room. It is above ground (no basement). I will have my workbench and wall displayed guns via gallowtech. My question is what are yall doing for ventilation/temp control into your room? My concerns are humidity control and temperature for comfort when working. The builder suggested tying into the HVAC system of the house with a vent and return vent. I've been told there are fire dampers that close off a particular temps in case of fire. Another option is a separate mini unit that has its own compressor outside and a wall mounted AC/heater in the room. I've also been told due to the nature of the cinder block with concrete poured in it the temp will remain at a pretty constant temp and then I'd just have to use some sort of golden rod or dehumidifier I'm guessing. I know many of yall have these rooms in a basement and moisture is of great concern. What should I consider to maintain proper humidity and comfortable temp? If your room is covered by a roof and insulated walls which I assume it will (as in, it's not standing in direct sun to concrete), then you shouldn't worry about temperature. Your issue is going to be humidity, you can get a single room size dehumidifier, so a good idea is to put a drain somewhere in your room so that you can get a dehumidifier with a condensate pump... so you never have to empty it. Build the room first, if you feel like you want it warmer/cooler, then get a mini split system... but do not duct HVAC from your homes air handler.... regardless if you can get fire dampers. |
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Posted: 8/26/2015 7:32:16 PM EDT
[#43]
After my room was poured with tons of concrete to back fill the CMU blocks, the dehumidifier ran 24/7 for nearly a year, until the entrapped moisture was removed. All that concrete holds a shitload of water.
I planned a dehu since the start, thus a floor drain, which can double as a pee hole if we have a tornado. All this inside the house, which was running 60% rh, the vault would go 75 plus if I didnt run the dehu. So go to Amazon and buy a Danby and let it run until you get the number you want. 50% is about all thats practical here in the land of 90 plus outside. The A/c system has a small ceiling resgister, I dont see that as a fire hazard. The door frame has air vents built into it for air outlet. Another member has volunteered to get my photos posted, so ask away after he gets it done. Thanks KMC |
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Posted: 8/26/2015 7:53:16 PM EDT
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Posting pics for somedudefromhuston:
Looks GREAT!!! 
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Posted: 8/26/2015 7:55:06 PM EDT
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Some more:
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Posted: 8/26/2015 8:15:27 PM EDT
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That's a dream come true!
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Posted: 8/26/2015 10:11:27 PM EDT
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Thanks Kmc for the pics. I spent way too much time trying to do that .T
That represents 40 years of collecting/trading/keeping. you can get there if you want to |
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Posted: 8/27/2015 8:53:19 AM EDT
[#48]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TacticalHeater:
If your room is covered by a roof and insulated walls which I assume it will (as in, it's not standing in direct sun to concrete), then you shouldn't worry about temperature. Your issue is going to be humidity, you can get a single room size dehumidifier, so a good idea is to put a drain somewhere in your room so that you can get a dehumidifier with a condensate pump... so you never have to empty it. Build the room first, if you feel like you want it warmer/cooler, then get a mini split system... but do not duct HVAC from your homes air handler.... regardless if you can get fire dampers. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TacticalHeater:
Originally Posted By Sooner67:
I am about to begin construction on our home and I am adding a 10'x12' (measurements on the plan, actual interior will be smaller due to thickness of cinderblocks) vault room. It is above ground (no basement). I will have my workbench and wall displayed guns via gallowtech. My question is what are yall doing for ventilation/temp control into your room? My concerns are humidity control and temperature for comfort when working. The builder suggested tying into the HVAC system of the house with a vent and return vent. I've been told there are fire dampers that close off a particular temps in case of fire. Another option is a separate mini unit that has its own compressor outside and a wall mounted AC/heater in the room. I've also been told due to the nature of the cinder block with concrete poured in it the temp will remain at a pretty constant temp and then I'd just have to use some sort of golden rod or dehumidifier I'm guessing. I know many of yall have these rooms in a basement and moisture is of great concern. What should I consider to maintain proper humidity and comfortable temp? If your room is covered by a roof and insulated walls which I assume it will (as in, it's not standing in direct sun to concrete), then you shouldn't worry about temperature. Your issue is going to be humidity, you can get a single room size dehumidifier, so a good idea is to put a drain somewhere in your room so that you can get a dehumidifier with a condensate pump... so you never have to empty it. Build the room first, if you feel like you want it warmer/cooler, then get a mini split system... but do not duct HVAC from your homes air handler.... regardless if you can get fire dampers. Thank you for the answers fellas. I spoke with the builder, plumbing inspection is done and we are grading for concrete today. He said it wasn't possible at this point to add a floor drain in that room but he could add a wall drain. I told him no HVAC into that room too. Is there any need for a passive air tube like a PVC pipe that will allow air in case you are in there for a tornado? I wouldn't want to run out of oxygen to breathe if the room is all sealed off. My brother in law put one in his tornado room that comes out then curves downward in the attic space above so water couldn't run in. What are yalls thoughts? The door is ready to ship, it's a Fort Knox I ordered from Ryan on here. Just waiting on a foundation so they can deliver it. I'll post pics as its going up |
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Posted: 8/27/2015 9:14:33 AM EDT
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Can't wait to see the pics!
I love to see all the different layouts, ideas, etc... |
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Posted: 8/28/2015 12:26:18 AM EDT
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I am no hvac expert, but living here in the swamp, we want air to move. Any enclosed space will mildew or mold or rust. air needs to move. My a/c register in the ceiling is 6x9 inches at the top of a 9 ft room. I have been through a house fire, and I dont sweat this set up. The small opening is an unlikely risk should the attic catch fire. The air vent in the door frame would likely vent a house fire outwards,through the vault, but only has a 2 inch hole to get into the vault. depending on your AO and ambient conditions,I would talk to the a/c man in detail about what you want.
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