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Posted: 3/28/2016 11:23:57 PM EDT
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TX, USA
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Posted: 3/29/2016 8:19:44 AM EDT
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Well done
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PA, USA
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Posted: 3/29/2016 8:40:46 AM EDT
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How does concrete block reinforced with concrete compare to concrete poured walls in terms of strength?
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TX, USA
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Posted: 3/29/2016 9:32:21 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mr2143:
How does concrete block reinforced with concrete compare to concrete poured walls in terms of strength? This really depends. In some cases they could be equal or either could be stronger/weaker. Concrete/cement comes in many different (infinite) forms and the strength is also dependent on reinforcement design, size, spacing, etc. Ultimately a poured wall of the same thickness can be made stronger than stacked block. But strength, it relative to the type of load/force that you are using to analyze it against. |
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NY, USA
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Posted: 3/29/2016 9:53:32 AM EDT
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Could you please provide more info on "the big electro magnet on the left edge"?
How does the latching system work? TIA |
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Posted: 3/29/2016 10:19:35 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Luv2Plink:
These last ones are where it is today: From the outside http://i.imgur.com/gpvaSoW.jpg http://i.imgur.com/rm8xs7B.jpg Secret door open - Back covered now, and a counterweight that pulls it closed when you go inside and close the vault door. http://i.imgur.com/QCB2KbK.jpg Inside left http://i.imgur.com/KpygsqY.jpg Going clockwise http://i.imgur.com/Il4rxip.jpg Ham Radio Gear http://i.imgur.com/8gpWNu9.jpg Clockwise http://i.imgur.com/ict58qz.jpg Last one http://i.imgur.com/QmwPKEU.jpg Thanks for all the great ideas everyone! I hope you like what we came up with! Very nice. I may have missed it but what do you do for climate control? |
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Posted: 3/29/2016 1:50:30 PM EDT
[Last Edit: TAP]
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Might I make one suggestion for your consideration? I'd add some more pegboard, so the one single piece in the room isn't standing out as door-size and in a door's orientation/configuration. Maybe add a long, skinny horizontal row on top of the shelf brackets you already have right above the door- even that would make that one piece you have blend in more and wouldn't require moving or changing anything else. I use some hidden doors in my own home, and it has made me very conscious of door-like shapes and sizes in layouts, especially where they are one-of-a-kind features. Some badguys might pick up on that in a flash as well. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 3/29/2016 2:42:49 PM EDT
[Last Edit: 0002s]
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Man Cave and Safe
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Posted: 3/29/2016 3:34:51 PM EDT
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Truly Amazing Guys, Very Nice!
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Posted: 3/29/2016 4:15:02 PM EDT
[Last Edit: NCUrk]
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Thanks Arfcom.... The last few pages make me feel woefully inadequate .
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Posted: 3/29/2016 6:58:23 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Luv2Plink:
These last ones are where it is today: From the outside http://i.imgur.com/gpvaSoW.jpg http://i.imgur.com/rm8xs7B.jpg Secret door open - Back covered now, and a counterweight that pulls it closed when you go inside and close the vault door. http://i.imgur.com/QCB2KbK.jpg Inside left http://i.imgur.com/KpygsqY.jpg Going clockwise http://i.imgur.com/Il4rxip.jpg Ham Radio Gear http://i.imgur.com/8gpWNu9.jpg Clockwise http://i.imgur.com/ict58qz.jpg Last one http://i.imgur.com/QmwPKEU.jpg Thanks for all the great ideas everyone! I hope you like what we came up with! Great job OP! I'm up for adoption if you have room... 
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NY, USA
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Posted: 3/30/2016 6:52:35 PM EDT
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Few Comments and questions.
1) I see you are a firm believer in 2 is 1, and 1 is none.. lol you have 2 of everything 2) How do you open the secret door from the inside if it closes behind you? Is the magnetic swipe thing accessible from both sides of the secret door? 3) What fun explosives are in the Red 40mm box labeled 1.4? |
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Posted: 3/30/2016 7:02:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Luv2Plink: These last ones are where it is today: From the outside http://i.imgur.com/gpvaSoW.jpg http://i.imgur.com/rm8xs7B.jpg Secret door open - Back covered now, and a counterweight that pulls it closed when you go inside and close the vault door. http://i.imgur.com/QCB2KbK.jpg Inside left http://i.imgur.com/KpygsqY.jpg Going clockwise http://i.imgur.com/Il4rxip.jpg Ham Radio Gear http://i.imgur.com/8gpWNu9.jpg Clockwise http://i.imgur.com/ict58qz.jpg Last one http://i.imgur.com/QmwPKEU.jpg Thanks for all the great ideas everyone! I hope you like what we came up with! |
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Posted: 3/30/2016 8:49:37 PM EDT
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 Love this thread. |
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USA
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Posted: 3/30/2016 9:19:19 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Duratuss:
The vault looks a lot bigger now with everything in it. Nicely done! Yeah - It was funny - It looked large when it was laid out, then small when it was dark / grey, then large again when painted, then small when the drop ceilings went in, and then large again - Really weird ... |
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Posted: 3/30/2016 9:29:30 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Fatboy148:
Could you please provide more info on "the big electro magnet on the left edge"? How does the latching system work? TIA The electromagnet was rated at some crazy amount - like 1500 pounds - You are not going to pull it apart without a winch or something - you'd bend the frame first. There is a HUGE RV battery in the room (Like 4 car battery sized) that powers the LED lighting and the HAM radios, we tapped into that for the electromagnet circuit so the outer door would stay secure in a power outage. Power goes from the battery to a small timer circuit that has an output for the electromagnet and an input for a switch. The delay is set to ~ 5 seconds so when the switch is activated, the electromagnet is powered off for ~5 sec. There is a magnetic reed switch hidden behind the pegboard (Think alarm system contact) and when you swipe a magnet by it, the timer will turn the electromagnet off for about 5 sec. |
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Posted: 3/30/2016 9:30:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By stretch415:
Very nice. I may have missed it but what do you do for climate control? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By stretch415:
Originally Posted By Luv2Plink:
These last ones are where it is today: From the outside http://i.imgur.com/gpvaSoW.jpg http://i.imgur.com/rm8xs7B.jpg Secret door open - Back covered now, and a counterweight that pulls it closed when you go inside and close the vault door. http://i.imgur.com/QCB2KbK.jpg Inside left http://i.imgur.com/KpygsqY.jpg Going clockwise http://i.imgur.com/Il4rxip.jpg Ham Radio Gear http://i.imgur.com/8gpWNu9.jpg Clockwise http://i.imgur.com/ict58qz.jpg Last one http://i.imgur.com/QmwPKEU.jpg Thanks for all the great ideas everyone! I hope you like what we came up with! Very nice. I may have missed it but what do you do for climate control? It's tied into the heating / cooling of the house. |
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Posted: 3/30/2016 9:37:53 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By blue70chevelle:
Few Comments and questions. 1) I see you are a firm believer in 2 is 1, and 1 is none.. lol you have 2 of everything 2) How do you open the secret door from the inside if it closes behind you? Is the magnetic swipe thing accessible from both sides of the secret door? 3) What fun explosives are in the Red 40mm box labeled 1.4? Yeah - I am one of 2 boys - My dad always says the 2 is 1 and 1 is none thing too :) I think it's an Army thing :) He always says that the real reason is so that when he's gone me and my brother can split everything pretty evenly. There is a small black box he mounted on the door frame that has a switch that opens the outer door if you are inside with it closed. At one time it was used for storage of APCP but now all we have is 2 cans of black powder for some old stuff my grandpa left dad. |
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Posted: 3/31/2016 11:09:45 AM EDT
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Luv2plink....Y'all did a great job! It looks great.
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 3/31/2016 11:14:59 AM EDT
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Amazing pics! Thanks for sharing!
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Posted: 4/1/2016 9:01:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Luv2Plink:
These last ones are where it is today: From the outside http://i.imgur.com/gpvaSoW.jpg http://i.imgur.com/rm8xs7B.jpg Secret door open - Back covered now, and a counterweight that pulls it closed when you go inside and close the vault door. http://i.imgur.com/QCB2KbK.jpg Inside left http://i.imgur.com/KpygsqY.jpg Going clockwise http://i.imgur.com/Il4rxip.jpg Ham Radio Gear http://i.imgur.com/8gpWNu9.jpg Clockwise http://i.imgur.com/ict58qz.jpg Last one http://i.imgur.com/QmwPKEU.jpg Thanks for all the great ideas everyone! I hope you like what we came up with! I'm calling this room "Noah's Ark" because he apparently needs two of everything |
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Posted: 4/1/2016 9:48:04 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Luv2Plink: These last ones are where it is today: From the outside http://i.imgur.com/gpvaSoW.jpg http://i.imgur.com/rm8xs7B.jpg Secret door open - Back covered now, and a counterweight that pulls it closed when you go inside and close the vault door. http://i.imgur.com/QCB2KbK.jpg Inside left http://i.imgur.com/KpygsqY.jpg Going clockwise http://i.imgur.com/Il4rxip.jpg Ham Radio Gear http://i.imgur.com/8gpWNu9.jpg Clockwise http://i.imgur.com/ict58qz.jpg Last one http://i.imgur.com/QmwPKEU.jpg Thanks for all the great ideas everyone! I hope you like what we came up with! Nice! Who makes the cabinetry? |
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ON, CAN
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Posted: 4/3/2016 3:57:53 PM EDT
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Hats off to you Luv2Plink...you and your pop have my admiration.
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USA
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Posted: 4/4/2016 9:10:57 AM EDT
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Got it at Home Depot :)
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Posted: 4/5/2016 4:08:59 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Luv2Plink:
These last ones are where it is today: From the outside http://i.imgur.com/gpvaSoW.jpg http://i.imgur.com/rm8xs7B.jpg Secret door open - Back covered now, and a counterweight that pulls it closed when you go inside and close the vault door. http://i.imgur.com/QCB2KbK.jpg Inside left http://i.imgur.com/KpygsqY.jpg Going clockwise http://i.imgur.com/Il4rxip.jpg Ham Radio Gear http://i.imgur.com/8gpWNu9.jpg Clockwise http://i.imgur.com/ict58qz.jpg Last one http://i.imgur.com/QmwPKEU.jpg Thanks for all the great ideas everyone! I hope you like what we came up with! 
That's awesome!!! How long did that take to construct if you don't mind me asking? I love this thread, well done!
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Posted: 4/5/2016 4:23:11 PM EDT
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Planned for years, but it only took a few months start to finish,
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Posted: 4/5/2016 4:27:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Luv2Plink:
Planned for years, but it only took a few months start to finish, Using the engine hoist with the door... how did that go? Pretty easy with just a couple of guys? |
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Posted: 4/5/2016 4:30:59 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Luv2Plink:
Planned for years, but it only took a few months start to finish, Also. Log out and log back in please. |
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Posted: 4/5/2016 5:50:03 PM EDT
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Yes - Pretty easy - We had my brother and me, and Dad and about 4 or 5 of his friends - Worked out GREAT - No injuries
Thank You VERY much!!! |
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Posted: 4/5/2016 8:34:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Luv2Plink:
Yes - Pretty easy - We had my brother and me, and Dad and about 4 or 5 of his friends - Worked out GREAT - No injuries
Thank You VERY much!!! Don't mention it. You got me off my ass to order some Gallow Tech stuff and im shameless stealing some of your other ideas. 
The engine hoist has me excited though. My doors just been sitting on the floor waiting on me to find enough guys to lift it up. This should cut down on the man labor a good bit. |
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Posted: 4/5/2016 8:42:13 PM EDT
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We love the Gallowtech stuff and the fact that they had gray was even better - We went with Black / Gray in just about everything,
The engine hoist was fantastic - The AMSEC door had to be taken off the hinges to mount and level the frame, we had a bunch of people over, but could have done it with just 2. People were actually in the way a lot, but it was better to have 'em and not need 'em than need 'em and not have 'em 
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Posted: 4/5/2016 8:45:34 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Luv2Plink:
We love the Gallowtech stuff and the fact that they had gray was even better - We went with Black / Gray in just about everything, The engine hoist was fantastic - The AMSEC door had to be taken off the hinges to mount and level the frame, we had a bunch of people over, but could have done it with just 2. People were actually in the way a lot, but it was better to have 'em and not need 'em than need 'em and not have 'em Truth! |
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Posted: 4/5/2016 8:48:11 PM EDT
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Please consider posting pics of your room too!
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Posted: 4/6/2016 4:10:55 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TAP:
http://i.imgur.com/gpvaSoW.jpg Might I make one suggestion for your consideration? I'd add some more pegboard, so the one single piece in the room isn't standing out as door-size and in a door's orientation/configuration. Maybe add a long, skinny horizontal row on top of the shelf brackets you already have right above the door- even that would make that one piece you have blend in more and wouldn't require moving or changing anything else. I use some hidden doors in my own home, and it has made me very conscious of door-like shapes and sizes in layouts, especially where they are one-of-a-kind features. Some badguys might pick up on that in a flash as well. Good suggestion TAP |
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Posted: 4/10/2016 3:14:59 PM EDT
[Last Edit: toothdoc1927]
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Hello I finally decided to register after using this site for information on building a gun safe room. I utilized every inch of this room 3 walls are concrete and the ceiling and remaining wall is re-enforced with expanded security metal sheets and bars between the studs that others have described doing here. It is also a hidden room so unless you know it's there you won't know that it is there. The door is a AMSEC VD8036SFIS Vault Door (holy crap was that fun to get into the basement), I used Gallow Tech for the wall. Anyways it's not put together all the way but it is getting close I wish I had put one more panel up and moved the shelf over on the top left but once I realized that it was too late and I wasn't taking everything down as this will work fine. I know I didn't ask any of you directly for ideas but thanks for posting all the stuff you do or I would never have been able to finish this project.
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Posted: 4/10/2016 4:56:26 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By toothdoc1927: Hello I finally decided to register after using this site for information on building a gun safe room. I utilized every inch of this room 3 walls are concrete and the ceiling and remaining wall is re-enforced with expanded security metal sheets and bars between the studs that others have described doing here. It is also a hidden room so unless you know it's there you won't know that it is there. The door is a AMSEC VD8036SFIS Vault Door (holy crap was that fun to get into the basement), I used Gallow Tech for the wall. Anyways it's not put together all the way but it is getting close I wish I had put one more panel up and moved the shelf over on the top left but once I realized that it was too late and I wasn't taking everything down as this will work fine. I know I didn't ask any of you directly for ideas but thanks for posting all the stuff you do or I would never have been able to finish this project. http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r159/coldsteele35/IMG_1875_zpsrwvyibki.jpg |
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Posted: 4/10/2016 5:46:21 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By toothdoc1927:
Hello I finally decided to register after using this site for information on building a gun safe room. I utilized every inch of this room 3 walls are concrete and the ceiling and remaining wall is re-enforced with expanded security metal sheets and bars between the studs that others have described doing here. It is also a hidden room so unless you know it's there you won't know that it is there. The door is a AMSEC VD8036SFIS Vault Door (holy crap was that fun to get into the basement), I used Gallow Tech for the wall. Anyways it's not put together all the way but it is getting close I wish I had put one more panel up and moved the shelf over on the top left but once I realized that it was too late and I wasn't taking everything down as this will work fine. I know I didn't ask any of you directly for ideas but thanks for posting all the stuff you do or I would never have been able to finish this project. http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r159/coldsteele35/IMG_1875_zpsrwvyibki.jpg Where and how much was the heavy duty shelving on the right side of the pic? |
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Posted: 4/10/2016 9:52:04 PM EDT
[Last Edit: toothdoc1927]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By blue70chevelle:
Where and how much was the heavy duty shelving on the right side of the pic? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By blue70chevelle:
Originally Posted By toothdoc1927:
Hello I finally decided to register after using this site for information on building a gun safe room. I utilized every inch of this room 3 walls are concrete and the ceiling and remaining wall is re-enforced with expanded security metal sheets and bars between the studs that others have described doing here. It is also a hidden room so unless you know it's there you won't know that it is there. The door is a AMSEC VD8036SFIS Vault Door (holy crap was that fun to get into the basement), I used Gallow Tech for the wall. Anyways it's not put together all the way but it is getting close I wish I had put one more panel up and moved the shelf over on the top left but once I realized that it was too late and I wasn't taking everything down as this will work fine. I know I didn't ask any of you directly for ideas but thanks for posting all the stuff you do or I would never have been able to finish this project. http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r159/coldsteele35/IMG_1875_zpsrwvyibki.jpg Where and how much was the heavy duty shelving on the right side of the pic? I've had that for a while I believe I got it at Sam's club several years ago. 2000lbs per shelf. It is a wired shelf so I got so thin board to put on top of it (the stuff in the pegboard isle but no holes). http://www.samsclub.com/sams/welded-rack-3-level/prod13130203.ip?navAction= |
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Posted: 4/10/2016 9:53:57 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Remman:
Very nice room! Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Remman:
Originally Posted By toothdoc1927:
Hello I finally decided to register after using this site for information on building a gun safe room. I utilized every inch of this room 3 walls are concrete and the ceiling and remaining wall is re-enforced with expanded security metal sheets and bars between the studs that others have described doing here. It is also a hidden room so unless you know it's there you won't know that it is there. The door is a AMSEC VD8036SFIS Vault Door (holy crap was that fun to get into the basement), I used Gallow Tech for the wall. Anyways it's not put together all the way but it is getting close I wish I had put one more panel up and moved the shelf over on the top left but once I realized that it was too late and I wasn't taking everything down as this will work fine. I know I didn't ask any of you directly for ideas but thanks for posting all the stuff you do or I would never have been able to finish this project. http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r159/coldsteele35/IMG_1875_zpsrwvyibki.jpg Thank you sir! 
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Posted: 4/11/2016 11:54:04 AM EDT
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I have seen similar shelving units at my local Home Depot. Don't know if they are rated that high, but I was looking for garage organization and remember seeing one that looked similar.
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Posted: 4/19/2016 7:05:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By toothdoc1927:
Hello I finally decided to register after using this site for information on building a gun safe room. I utilized every inch of this room 3 walls are concrete and the ceiling and remaining wall is re-enforced with expanded security metal sheets and bars between the studs that others have described doing here. It is also a hidden room so unless you know it's there you won't know that it is there. The door is a AMSEC VD8036SFIS Vault Door (holy crap was that fun to get into the basement), I used Gallow Tech for the wall. Anyways it's not put together all the way but it is getting close I wish I had put one more panel up and moved the shelf over on the top left but once I realized that it was too late and I wasn't taking everything down as this will work fine. I know I didn't ask any of you directly for ideas but thanks for posting all the stuff you do or I would never have been able to finish this project. http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r159/coldsteele35/IMG_1875_zpsrwvyibki.jpg
This thread is awesome!!! Sadly enough for me, I may have to resign myself to just having a room with a big safe in it. I'd absolutely love to have a hidden vault! |
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GA, USA
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Posted: 4/20/2016 1:12:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Luv2Plink:
.... I hope you like what we came up with! Is it bad that I was scrolling through looking to see how it ended up and just a glimpse was enough for me to catch the 212th helmet? |
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Posted: 4/20/2016 5:50:45 PM EDT
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Niquorice - Were you part of the 212th? Our dad was! If you were, send me a private message.
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Posted: 4/20/2016 5:54:50 PM EDT
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Niquorice - Were you part of the 212th? Our dad was! If you were, send me a private message.
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Posted: 5/11/2016 4:18:24 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 4SimpleRules:
Niquorice - Were you part of the 212th? Our dad was! If you were, send me a private message. No, I'm an MP though and know the more historic units that paved the way. |
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NJ, USA
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Posted: 5/16/2016 11:06:03 PM EDT
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glad Im not the only one who buys their guns in pairs!
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MT, USA
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Posted: 5/19/2016 11:56:01 PM EDT
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This thread is by far my favorite thread on the forum. We're planning on moving back up to Alaska sometime next year and the lady has already given me the go-ahead to build a gun-room/man-cave. I've been taking notes from all of the awesome examples, here.
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Posted: 5/25/2016 10:13:36 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RarestRX:
Much better! Is this a private citizen's, or a museum, or? Kevin "Is that a rifle range behind the airtight door?" Yes! I have actually been inside that gun room. Can't say anything more as I had to sign a NDA just to visit. |
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Posted: 5/25/2016 10:26:47 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Gopherboy128:
I have seen similar shelving units at my local Home Depot. Don't know if they are rated that high, but I was looking for garage organization and remember seeing one that looked similar. I've had three of these units from HD and they would work for this load if you put something over the wire. They were great and IIRC under $200 |
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Posted: 5/26/2016 10:34:20 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Luv2Plink:
Yes - Pretty easy - We had my brother and me, and Dad and about 4 or 5 of his friends - Worked out GREAT - No injuries
Thank You VERY much!!! Thank you for posting pics. Seeing the end product as well as what went into it was really cool. Seems like you guys forgot a couple things though that I would need - a toilet and a bed, because I would literally never leave that room. Just beautiful. |
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