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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Okay, 'nother Gunsafe topic: How in the hell do you secure it to the floor?

Posted: 3/15/2005 6:56:18 PM EDT

One level house is built on a slab, and I do not have any closets big enough to hide it . It'll have to sit out in the open.

How would one go about having it secured to the floor?

SG

Posted: 3/15/2005 6:57:52 PM EDT

[#1]

Mason drill bits, lead anchors, lag bolts and epoxy. It won't move.

Posted: 3/15/2005 6:58:15 PM EDT

[#2]

Concrete lag bolts or "redheads". Both available at Home Depot or Lowe's.

Just make sure it's REALLY where you plan to leave it before you drill!

Posted: 3/15/2005 6:58:55 PM EDT

[#3]

Something I can do myself, or should I hire someone?

SG

Posted: 3/15/2005 6:59:02 PM EDT

[#4]

redheads as mentioned.

Posted: 3/15/2005 7:00:39 PM EDT

[#5]

very easy..one 1/2" masonary bit and a drill with a "hammer drill" option. hammer drill is around 275-300 bucks.

Posted: 3/15/2005 7:18:23 PM EDT

[#6]

Rent a Hammer Drill for $50, buy a bit for $12 at the place they rent them (you will go through 1 bit in about 8 holes), drill, secure, return drill, throw away bit.

Posted: 3/16/2005 11:17:10 AM EDT

[#7]

Quoted:
Rent a Hammer Drill for $50, buy a bit for $12 at the place they rent them (you will go through 1 bit in about 8 holes), drill, secure, return drill, throw away bit.

Okay, last question: If I ever sell the house, can the bolts be removed once the safe is unbolted?

Thanks,

SG

Posted: 3/16/2005 11:22:30 AM EDT

[#8]

Quoted:
Quoted:
Rent a Hammer Drill for $50, buy a bit for $12 at the place they rent them (you will go through 1 bit in about 8 holes), drill, secure, return drill, throw away bit.

Okay, last question: If I ever sell the house, can the bolts be removed once the safe is unbolted?

Thanks,

SG

Well sort of.

You can grind or cut the bolts flush to the floor.

Posted: 3/16/2005 11:27:13 AM EDT

[#9]

Quoted:
Quoted:
Rent a Hammer Drill for $50, buy a bit for $12 at the place they rent them (you will go through 1 bit in about 8 holes), drill, secure, return drill, throw away bit.

Okay, last question: If I ever sell the house, can the bolts be removed once the safe is unbolted?

Thanks,

SG

Yep. Just unscrew them.

You don't need a hammer drill. Any drill will work, it will just take longer.

Posted: 3/17/2005 9:49:18 AM EDT

[#10]

Quoted:
Quoted:
Quoted:
Rent a Hammer Drill for $50, buy a bit for $12 at the place they rent them (you will go through 1 bit in about 8 holes), drill, secure, return drill, throw away bit.

Okay, last question: If I ever sell the house, can the bolts be removed once the safe is unbolted?

Thanks,

SG

Yep. Just unscrew them.

Only if you use lag bolts with anchors. Redheads are there to stay, unless you cut them off at floor level.

Posted: 3/17/2005 9:53:08 AM EDT

[#11]

i used 4'' or 5'' lag bolt with quik steel

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