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Posted: 4/12/2014 3:23:10 PM EDT
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A lot of older home didnt have reinforced concrete but if it has no cracks in the floor then who ever did it took there time and did it right (probably). It should 4" or more, with that said it should be fine. if you're worried about it you could make it have a bigger footprint especially if you're going to put it In a corner
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Posted: 4/12/2014 3:33:20 PM EDT
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How are you getting it into the basement? A standard stairwell isn't going to cut it.
I would be leery about that much weight on my 1970's slab too but I am overly cautious most of the time. |
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Posted: 4/12/2014 3:38:12 PM EDT
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How freaking big is a 4000 pound safe?
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Posted: 4/12/2014 4:06:39 PM EDT
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How freaking big is a 4000 pound safe? Depends on how it's built. I have dealt with safes smaller than 2x2x2 that have weighed that much. |
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Posted: 4/12/2014 4:43:29 PM EDT
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You might know this but. The safe should not sit right on the concrete. Get a 4X8 sheet of marine grade plywood and rip it in 1/2. To make a 4X4 pad. Put some tar paper and a heavy sheet of plastic over it. Put the safe on top and bolt down. This will also help to spread the load out over the floor.
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Posted: 4/13/2014 7:55:58 AM EDT
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How are you getting it into the basement? A standard stairwell isn't going to cut it. I would be leery about that much weight on my 1970's slab too but I am overly cautious most of the time. This is just a hypothetical at this point, but I am thinking about doing a little more to protect my collection. I have an RSC now but a TL-30 is probably what I will need in the future. To answer your question, the garage is in the basement, so it is easy to get stuff in and out. |
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Posted: 4/13/2014 8:02:48 AM EDT
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How freaking big is a 4000 pound safe? This. 
http://www.amsecusa.com/Gun_Safes/HS_Series_Gun_Safes/ |
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Posted: 4/13/2014 8:37:53 AM EDT
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How freaking big is a 4000 pound safe? This.
http://www.amsecusa.com/Gun_Safes/HS_Series_Gun_Safes/ You and a couple of buddies should have difficulty getting that into your basement. Just place it on the main level above where you want it and it should collapse the floor and fall into place. 
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