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Henry_Bankshaft Joined Jun 2016 Posts 1 EE 0% (0) USA	Posted: 7/1/2016 12:58:29 PM EDT [#1] Toothdoc, I just ordered the same door. Can you share details on how you installed the AMSEC door? Mine arrives in 4 weeks. Thank you -

FortKnoxVaults Geared-up Gunfighter Joined Sep 2014 Posts 399 EE 0% (0) UT, USA	Posted: 7/5/2016 11:37:59 AM EDT [#2] 13 grey gallow tech panels and associated hardware got delivered Friday. Gotta get my framing up before I hang any of it. Too many projects... 9 panels will be together in a 6 x 9 panel on the main wall, and the other 4 will run horizontally behind a 12 foot workbench as a backsplash between bench top and cabinets with various bins for parts etc.

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Posted: 7/5/2016 11:45:34 AM EDT

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Originally Posted By FortKnoxVaults:
http://www.ar15.com/media/viewFile.html?i=89941

13 grey gallow tech panels and associated hardware got delivered Friday. Gotta get my framing up before I hang any of it. Too many projects...

9 panels will be together in a 6 x 9 panel on the main wall, and the other 4 will run horizontally behind a 12 foot workbench as a backsplash between bench top and cabinets with various bins for parts etc.

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I did a 9 panel wall and a 3 panel wall. You'll love it.

As funds allow, I'm going to add a 12 panel wall. I don't need the room but the panel system is just that nice and the options will be nice.

Referring to me: you have a very sarcastic and condescending and patronizing and insulting and demeaning way of 'being helpful"

Just the right amount of wrong.

FortKnoxVaults Geared-up Gunfighter Joined Sep 2014 Posts 400 EE 0% (0) UT, USA	Posted: 7/5/2016 11:48:36 AM EDT [#4] I may do a 12 panel wall and order a few more. I have it planned out to allow me to panel the entire 20 foot wall eventually if I want.

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Posted: 7/11/2016 11:50:55 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By Henry_Bankshaft:
Toothdoc,
I just ordered the same door. Can you share details on how you installed the AMSEC door? Mine arrives in 4 weeks. Thank you -

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First it's going to arrive by freight have at least 4 other people there to help you open and move it inside. First a wood frame was built to support it then we set it in and built more around it basically bulked everything up. Then I reinforced everything the metal mesh that others have talked about on here. It really wasn't that hard if not for the weight and just getting it to your destination. Not a lot of details as I didn't do much of it my framer did it but I helped a bit. I've got a few pictures let me pm them to you tomorrow.

spizike9 Member Joined Apr 2012 Posts 4461 EE 100% (113) UT, USA	Posted: 7/14/2016 3:04:01 AM EDT [#6] Quote History Originally Posted By FortKnoxVaults: I may do a 12 panel wall and order a few more. I have it planned out to allow me to panel the entire 20 foot wall eventually if I want. View Quote That's going to be sweet! I'm very jealous that you're getting your Gallow done. Still don't have mine.

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Posted: 7/14/2016 12:11:06 PM EDT

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That's going to be sweet! I'm very jealous that you're getting your Gallow done. Still don't have mine.

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Originally Posted By FortKnoxVaults:
I may do a 12 panel wall and order a few more. I have it planned out to allow me to panel the entire 20 foot wall eventually if I want.

That's going to be sweet! I'm very jealous that you're getting your Gallow done. Still don't have mine.

Call Brent, have him quote you up an order, and send him your CC. Done.

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Posted: 7/25/2016 5:43:54 PM EDT

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First it's going to arrive by freight have at least 4 other people there to help you open and move it inside. First a wood frame was built to support it then we set it in and built more around it basically bulked everything up. Then I reinforced everything the metal mesh that others have talked about on here. It really wasn't that hard if not for the weight and just getting it to your destination. Not a lot of details as I didn't do much of it my framer did it but I helped a bit. I've got a few pictures let me pm them to you tomorrow.

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I rec'd tech drawings which shows the door is to removed from the hinges. Then install the 2 part frame, then replace the door. How is the frame attached to the doorway? In my case, I've got concrete filled block walls and a steel lintel over head. I followed the rough dimensions perfectly 35 1/2 wide by 79 1/2 tall. Looking forward to the project.

Thanks for any tips -

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Posted: 7/26/2016 3:00:01 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By Henry_Bankshaft:

I rec'd tech drawings which shows the door is to removed from the hinges. Then install the 2 part frame, then replace the door. How is the frame attached to the doorway? In my case, I've got concrete filled block walls and a steel lintel over head. I followed the rough dimensions perfectly 35 1/2 wide by 79 1/2 tall. Looking forward to the project.

Thanks for any tips -

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Originally Posted By Henry_Bankshaft:

First it's going to arrive by freight have at least 4 other people there to help you open and move it inside. First a wood frame was built to support it then we set it in and built more around it basically bulked everything up. Then I reinforced everything the metal mesh that others have talked about on here. It really wasn't that hard if not for the weight and just getting it to your destination. Not a lot of details as I didn't do much of it my framer did it but I helped a bit. I've got a few pictures let me pm them to you tomorrow.

I rec'd tech drawings which shows the door is to removed from the hinges. Then install the 2 part frame, then replace the door. How is the frame attached to the doorway? In my case, I've got concrete filled block walls and a steel lintel over head. I followed the rough dimensions perfectly 35 1/2 wide by 79 1/2 tall. Looking forward to the project.

Thanks for any tips -

If it's like just about every door out there, the frame "clamps" onto the wall.

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Posted: 7/26/2016 11:24:12 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By TacticalHeater:

Call Brent, have him quote you up an order, and send him your CC. Done.

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Originally Posted By spizike9:

Originally Posted By FortKnoxVaults:
I may do a 12 panel wall and order a few more. I have it planned out to allow me to panel the entire 20 foot wall eventually if I want.

That's going to be sweet! I'm very jealous that you're getting your Gallow done. Still don't have mine.

Call Brent, have him quote you up an order, and send him your CC. Done.

Brent and I are actually pretty good friends. Guy is a stud. Just waiting for the right time. I'll swing by his shop to pick it up when I finally get around to it.

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Posted: 7/28/2016 5:38:40 PM EDT

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Did you have any concerns about the weight on your slab? How thick was it?
Very nice room btw.

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Originally Posted By Luv2Plink:
Hi Everyone,

My dad, brother and I are almost done with our vault - We've found a bunch of great ideas here and wanted to post some pictures of ours.

My dad didn't want to post them under his account because people might know where it is, so he said I could create an account and post these pics.

We have (HAD) a very large garage - It has a 2 car garage door, but runs down the entire length of the house and is the size of a 5 car garage.

The area we chose to build the vault was in a corner that had a fridge, bikes, a huge 4 person Sea-Doo, and a LOT of shelves.

I can't find any pictures of it prior to removing all of that stuff, but here is one of the area all cleaned out:

http://i.imgur.com/ViABj3D.jpg

First we had to move all the stuff and pull down all the shelving, then we had to re-route the icemaker line and the outlet for the fridge on that back wall - You can see the wire and pipe coming out of the bottom right.

There was an outlet on the side wall that we capped off, and an intercom and speaker volume switch on the wall where the fridge was that had to be moved too.

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4SimpleRules Joined Apr 2016 Posts 3 EE 0% (0) USA	Posted: 7/28/2016 6:38:39 PM EDT [#12] Thanks! I'm not sure how thick the slab is, but there is no sign of cracking or anything, and there are many cars parked on it as well as huge shop tools, so I don't think it's going to be an issue.

SGStiles NorCal_LEO Callsign: Pirate Joined Jan 2015 Posts 7359 EE 0% (0) PA, USA	Posted: 8/17/2016 9:08:58 PM EDT [#13] I love this thread.
	I ain't reading that racist bullshit. We are all one people. I hate racists and I hate racism. Racism is a crime. And crime is for black people. -Diesel Fencehopper 24/365

RynBar10dr Joined Nov 2006 Posts 72 EE 100% (7) USA	Posted: 8/19/2016 9:24:10 AM EDT [#14] I too love this thread. Inspires me to build one someday!

kmc123 Member Joined Sep 2009 Posts 789 EE 0% (0) NC, USA	Posted: 10/8/2016 6:16:27 PM EDT [#15] Bump...

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Posted: 10/20/2016 7:08:29 PM EDT

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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!

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Very nice.

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AvengeR15 Joined Jan 2003 Posts 12679 EE 100% (63) USA	Posted: 10/24/2016 9:19:46 PM EDT [#17]

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Well... Me and my wife have decided we will be building a home in about 3 more years. With that being said I have set aside a budget for the gun room of my dreams and I have been creating different designs and blueprints using computer programs and apps. This is what I have so far. Any constructive criticism and advice is more than welcome.

Basement:

Entrance: (The spiral staircase you see is a second entrance that will come from the master bedroom closet)

What you see here will be the actual vault door:

This is a small entry way that will house "grab & go" gear for if I need to get out of dodge. (Rifle, vest, backpack)

And here's the gun room!:

This will be a storage rack for firearms. They will be exposed and stood upright for easy access:

This is the tool/cleaning equipment storage area:

Then my desk:

This is the work station where I will do most of my cleaning, building, and modifying. The drawers and cabnets will house spare parts, magazines, optics, slings, and almost anything else you can think of:

And then finally my storage closet where I will store ammo, water, food, survival gear, clothes, range gear, targets, chest rigs, and just about anything else you can think of:

"Be prepared" -Robert Baden-Powell

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Posted: 11/3/2016 11:41:31 AM EDT

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Originally Posted By YEAROGER27:
Well... Me and my wife have decided we will be building a home in about 3 more years. With that being said I have set aside a budget for the gun room of my dreams and I have been creating different designs and blueprints using computer programs and apps. This is what I have so far. Any constructive criticism and advice is more than welcome.

Basement:
<a href="http://s1301.photobucket.com/user/yearoger27/media/708e2248ec698f1dae2bef283e4dfa8a_zpsw8q0pwbv.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag107/yearoger27/708e2248ec698f1dae2bef283e4dfa8a_zpsw8q0pwbv.jpg</a>
<a href="http://s1301.photobucket.com/user/yearoger27/media/3a8808e482ddf9c7f42360243af215ce_zpssvsu0lxb.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag107/yearoger27/3a8808e482ddf9c7f42360243af215ce_zpssvsu0lxb.jpg</a>
<a href="http://s1301.photobucket.com/user/yearoger27/media/bdec9af26283349688ad5374b2fac558_zpsa22axcff.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag107/yearoger27/bdec9af26283349688ad5374b2fac558_zpsa22axcff.jpg</a>
<a href="http://s1301.photobucket.com/user/yearoger27/media/b17f6e5ea521bb06cce38f4a241d8be0_zps3upa2qnj.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag107/yearoger27/b17f6e5ea521bb06cce38f4a241d8be0_zps3upa2qnj.jpg</a>
<a href="http://s1301.photobucket.com/user/yearoger27/media/0718ed2cd1e4409e0a2dda484768cdcf_zpsarwrddbj.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag107/yearoger27/0718ed2cd1e4409e0a2dda484768cdcf_zpsarwrddbj.jpg</a>
<a href="http://s1301.photobucket.com/user/yearoger27/media/09bbea830eaf50f8954048e5e38163f5_zpswqjpf3ie.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag107/yearoger27/09bbea830eaf50f8954048e5e38163f5_zpswqjpf3ie.jpg</a>

Entrance: (The spiral staircase you see is a second entrance that will come from the master bedroom closet)
<a href="http://s1301.photobucket.com/user/yearoger27/media/053706d814fe56aa33dce1a80c66ea23_zpsuq45aanr.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag107/yearoger27/053706d814fe56aa33dce1a80c66ea23_zpsuq45aanr.jpg</a>

What you see here will be the actual vault door:
<a href="http://s1301.photobucket.com/user/yearoger27/media/11813795cc5d9f6c04b50c06f78594c2_zpsdbn5j6ie.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag107/yearoger27/11813795cc5d9f6c04b50c06f78594c2_zpsdbn5j6ie.jpg</a>

This is a small entry way that will house "grab & go" gear for if I need to get out of dodge. (Rifle, vest, backpack)
<a href="http://s1301.photobucket.com/user/yearoger27/media/dd8a5e4b1312ff54a4d6298858f8840b_zpsvv6dydod.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag107/yearoger27/dd8a5e4b1312ff54a4d6298858f8840b_zpsvv6dydod.jpg</a>

And here's the gun room!:
<a href="http://s1301.photobucket.com/user/yearoger27/media/cb423cf59d259bb389ab98e028900f71_zps5sulp4j2.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag107/yearoger27/cb423cf59d259bb389ab98e028900f71_zps5sulp4j2.jpg</a>
<a href="http://s1301.photobucket.com/user/yearoger27/media/205000d4199a2d2ab988406d4d3a481a_zpsomxeczb8.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag107/yearoger27/205000d4199a2d2ab988406d4d3a481a_zpsomxeczb8.jpg</a>

This will be a storage rack for firearms. They will be exposed and stood upright for easy access:
<a href="http://s1301.photobucket.com/user/yearoger27/media/b85a97466c1f93fa48e034e0ee60fab0_zpse62c8cl0.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag107/yearoger27/b85a97466c1f93fa48e034e0ee60fab0_zpse62c8cl0.jpg</a>

This is the tool/cleaning equipment storage area:
<a href="http://s1301.photobucket.com/user/yearoger27/media/db5532a47b7d9b7ed10f2742d9e3a0c1_zpsdlucnesf.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag107/yearoger27/db5532a47b7d9b7ed10f2742d9e3a0c1_zpsdlucnesf.jpg</a>

Then my desk:
<a href="http://s1301.photobucket.com/user/yearoger27/media/3b13b813d0b6a026aa40d29657bd866c_zpsaobkap5m.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag107/yearoger27/3b13b813d0b6a026aa40d29657bd866c_zpsaobkap5m.jpg</a>

This is the work station where I will do most of my cleaning, building, and modifying. The drawers and cabnets will house spare parts, magazines, optics, slings, and almost anything else you can think of:
<a href="http://s1301.photobucket.com/user/yearoger27/media/a217ecf6fcff2b5a5b065be92e544883_zps5ydoevvv.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag107/yearoger27/a217ecf6fcff2b5a5b065be92e544883_zps5ydoevvv.jpg</a>
<a href="http://s1301.photobucket.com/user/yearoger27/media/5ada2be5732e7bddefe309b85ce724c7_zpszstor2ku.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag107/yearoger27/5ada2be5732e7bddefe309b85ce724c7_zpszstor2ku.jpg</a>
<a href="http://s1301.photobucket.com/user/yearoger27/media/a3aaf1fd1615e6e92a5d241f6cde8497_zpseysjry1w.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag107/yearoger27/a3aaf1fd1615e6e92a5d241f6cde8497_zpseysjry1w.jpg</a>

And then finally my storage closet where I will store ammo, water, food, survival gear, clothes, range gear, targets, chest rigs, and just about anything else you can think of:
<a href="http://s1301.photobucket.com/user/yearoger27/media/50254156365595817473330b7925fc24_zpsmvl4dpa0.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag107/yearoger27/50254156365595817473330b7925fc24_zpsmvl4dpa0.jpg</a>
<a href="http://s1301.photobucket.com/user/yearoger27/media/c1ba131b5044018cac00fcc7401fb7e4_zpsb88dmyiw.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag107/yearoger27/c1ba131b5044018cac00fcc7401fb7e4_zpsb88dmyiw.jpg</a>
<a href="http://s1301.photobucket.com/user/yearoger27/media/2df7d787b64c7421035d473008179cb5_zpspl3umknb.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag107/yearoger27/2df7d787b64c7421035d473008179cb5_zpspl3umknb.jpg</a>
<a href="http://s1301.photobucket.com/user/yearoger27/media/cc48a33c086e1f1c0381b167a954066d_zps4psoeycq.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag107/yearoger27/cc48a33c086e1f1c0381b167a954066d_zps4psoeycq.jpg</a>

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Very nice, i hope it comes to fruition.

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Originally Posted By YEAROGER27:
Well... Me and my wife have decided we will be building a home in about 3 more years. With that being said I have set aside a budget for the gun room of my dreams and I have been creating different designs and blueprints using computer programs and apps. This is what I have so far. Any constructive criticism and advice is more than welcome.

Basement:
<a href="http://s1301.photobucket.com/user/yearoger27/media/708e2248ec698f1dae2bef283e4dfa8a_zpsw8q0pwbv.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag107/yearoger27/708e2248ec698f1dae2bef283e4dfa8a_zpsw8q0pwbv.jpg</a>
<a href="http://s1301.photobucket.com/user/yearoger27/media/3a8808e482ddf9c7f42360243af215ce_zpssvsu0lxb.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag107/yearoger27/3a8808e482ddf9c7f42360243af215ce_zpssvsu0lxb.jpg</a>
<a href="http://s1301.photobucket.com/user/yearoger27/media/bdec9af26283349688ad5374b2fac558_zpsa22axcff.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag107/yearoger27/bdec9af26283349688ad5374b2fac558_zpsa22axcff.jpg</a>
<a href="http://s1301.photobucket.com/user/yearoger27/media/b17f6e5ea521bb06cce38f4a241d8be0_zps3upa2qnj.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag107/yearoger27/b17f6e5ea521bb06cce38f4a241d8be0_zps3upa2qnj.jpg</a>
<a href="http://s1301.photobucket.com/user/yearoger27/media/0718ed2cd1e4409e0a2dda484768cdcf_zpsarwrddbj.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag107/yearoger27/0718ed2cd1e4409e0a2dda484768cdcf_zpsarwrddbj.jpg</a>
<a href="http://s1301.photobucket.com/user/yearoger27/media/09bbea830eaf50f8954048e5e38163f5_zpswqjpf3ie.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag107/yearoger27/09bbea830eaf50f8954048e5e38163f5_zpswqjpf3ie.jpg</a>

Entrance: (The spiral staircase you see is a second entrance that will come from the master bedroom closet)
<a href="http://s1301.photobucket.com/user/yearoger27/media/053706d814fe56aa33dce1a80c66ea23_zpsuq45aanr.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag107/yearoger27/053706d814fe56aa33dce1a80c66ea23_zpsuq45aanr.jpg</a>

What you see here will be the actual vault door:
<a href="http://s1301.photobucket.com/user/yearoger27/media/11813795cc5d9f6c04b50c06f78594c2_zpsdbn5j6ie.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag107/yearoger27/11813795cc5d9f6c04b50c06f78594c2_zpsdbn5j6ie.jpg</a>

This is a small entry way that will house "grab & go" gear for if I need to get out of dodge. (Rifle, vest, backpack)
<a href="http://s1301.photobucket.com/user/yearoger27/media/dd8a5e4b1312ff54a4d6298858f8840b_zpsvv6dydod.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag107/yearoger27/dd8a5e4b1312ff54a4d6298858f8840b_zpsvv6dydod.jpg</a>

And here's the gun room!:
<a href="http://s1301.photobucket.com/user/yearoger27/media/cb423cf59d259bb389ab98e028900f71_zps5sulp4j2.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag107/yearoger27/cb423cf59d259bb389ab98e028900f71_zps5sulp4j2.jpg</a>
<a href="http://s1301.photobucket.com/user/yearoger27/media/205000d4199a2d2ab988406d4d3a481a_zpsomxeczb8.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag107/yearoger27/205000d4199a2d2ab988406d4d3a481a_zpsomxeczb8.jpg</a>

This will be a storage rack for firearms. They will be exposed and stood upright for easy access:
<a href="http://s1301.photobucket.com/user/yearoger27/media/b85a97466c1f93fa48e034e0ee60fab0_zpse62c8cl0.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag107/yearoger27/b85a97466c1f93fa48e034e0ee60fab0_zpse62c8cl0.jpg</a>

This is the tool/cleaning equipment storage area:
<a href="http://s1301.photobucket.com/user/yearoger27/media/db5532a47b7d9b7ed10f2742d9e3a0c1_zpsdlucnesf.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag107/yearoger27/db5532a47b7d9b7ed10f2742d9e3a0c1_zpsdlucnesf.jpg</a>

Then my desk:
<a href="http://s1301.photobucket.com/user/yearoger27/media/3b13b813d0b6a026aa40d29657bd866c_zpsaobkap5m.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag107/yearoger27/3b13b813d0b6a026aa40d29657bd866c_zpsaobkap5m.jpg</a>

This is the work station where I will do most of my cleaning, building, and modifying. The drawers and cabnets will house spare parts, magazines, optics, slings, and almost anything else you can think of:
<a href="http://s1301.photobucket.com/user/yearoger27/media/a217ecf6fcff2b5a5b065be92e544883_zps5ydoevvv.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag107/yearoger27/a217ecf6fcff2b5a5b065be92e544883_zps5ydoevvv.jpg</a>
<a href="http://s1301.photobucket.com/user/yearoger27/media/5ada2be5732e7bddefe309b85ce724c7_zpszstor2ku.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag107/yearoger27/5ada2be5732e7bddefe309b85ce724c7_zpszstor2ku.jpg</a>
<a href="http://s1301.photobucket.com/user/yearoger27/media/a3aaf1fd1615e6e92a5d241f6cde8497_zpseysjry1w.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag107/yearoger27/a3aaf1fd1615e6e92a5d241f6cde8497_zpseysjry1w.jpg</a>

And then finally my storage closet where I will store ammo, water, food, survival gear, clothes, range gear, targets, chest rigs, and just about anything else you can think of:
<a href="http://s1301.photobucket.com/user/yearoger27/media/50254156365595817473330b7925fc24_zpsmvl4dpa0.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag107/yearoger27/50254156365595817473330b7925fc24_zpsmvl4dpa0.jpg</a>
<a href="http://s1301.photobucket.com/user/yearoger27/media/c1ba131b5044018cac00fcc7401fb7e4_zpsb88dmyiw.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag107/yearoger27/c1ba131b5044018cac00fcc7401fb7e4_zpsb88dmyiw.jpg</a>
<a href="http://s1301.photobucket.com/user/yearoger27/media/2df7d787b64c7421035d473008179cb5_zpspl3umknb.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag107/yearoger27/2df7d787b64c7421035d473008179cb5_zpspl3umknb.jpg</a>
<a href="http://s1301.photobucket.com/user/yearoger27/media/cc48a33c086e1f1c0381b167a954066d_zps4psoeycq.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag107/yearoger27/cc48a33c086e1f1c0381b167a954066d_zps4psoeycq.jpg</a>

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looks really cool. What software are you using for that rendering?

YEAROGER27 Member Joined Aug 2012 Posts 793 EE 100% (15) KY, USA	Posted: 11/6/2016 11:33:39 AM EDT [#21] Quote History Originally Posted By bes53181: looks really cool. What software are you using for that rendering? View Quote
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caduckgunner Meatball Joined Nov 2005 Posts 16358 EE 100% (204) AZ, USA	Posted: 11/11/2016 3:50:41 PM EDT [#22] I've seen some gun rooms with windows in them. What are you guys suing to secure the windows as a possible access point?

ilksurfer

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Posted: 11/12/2016 1:33:52 AM EDT

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Originally Posted By Luv2Plink:

The room is 8 x 16 and it took a LOT of blocks and rebar:

Blocks

http://i.imgur.com/jk1sDny.jpg

Rebar went in every other tube and 2 sticks horizontal every other layer - this is just some of it - more came later.

http://i.imgur.com/ubpJ2MH.jpg

Test fit / marking and drilling the slab.

http://i.imgur.com/9OKI4dA.jpg

More drilling.

http://i.imgur.com/B9GqmX7.jpg

More drilling.

http://i.imgur.com/1NeIQrT.jpg

First 3 layers.

http://i.imgur.com/omhY24D.jpg

About as far as they got the first day. All tubes eventually filled with concrete - more on that later.

http://i.imgur.com/oeyBmmV.jpg

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ilksurfer

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Posted: 11/12/2016 1:40:58 AM EDT

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Originally Posted By Luv2Plink:

The room is 8 x 16 and it took a LOT of blocks and rebar:

Blocks

http://i.imgur.com/jk1sDny.jpg

Rebar went in every other tube and 2 sticks horizontal every other layer - this is just some of it - more came later.

http://i.imgur.com/ubpJ2MH.jpg

Test fit / marking and drilling the slab.

http://i.imgur.com/9OKI4dA.jpg

More drilling.

http://i.imgur.com/B9GqmX7.jpg

More drilling.

http://i.imgur.com/1NeIQrT.jpg

First 3 layers.

http://i.imgur.com/omhY24D.jpg

About as far as they got the first day. All tubes eventually filled with concrete - more on that later.

http://i.imgur.com/oeyBmmV.jpg

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DirkericPitt Joined Feb 2006 Posts 543 EE 0% (0) USA	Posted: 11/21/2016 12:23:38 AM EDT [#25] Don't have a picture, but if anyone is looking for gun display wall and doesn't want to pay gallowtech, look up wall control. Good metal pegboard. I have no affiliation.

PigBat

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Posted: 11/21/2016 12:04:33 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By DirkericPitt:
Don't have a picture, but if anyone is looking for gun display wall and doesn't want to pay gallowtech, look up wall control. Good metal pegboard. I have no affiliation.

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I just put up 8 of the Wall Control panels for the pistol racks. The panels themselves are good stuff, and I second the recommendation.
I do not recommend their hooks for pistols, however, and would hesitate to use them for rifles. They are certainly strong enough, but are thin stamped steel with a thin coating of paint. I can easily see them scratching firearm finishes unless one were to put heat shrink tubing or plastidip on the hooks.
I used the nylon hooks from Talon; they are a better "fit" for pistols, IMO.

Wall Control
Talon hooks
The C12 hooks are just about perfect for full-size pistols; the G04 hooks for the mouseguns (LCP, etc.) that will just hang by the trigger guard.

Rooster-Cogburn Master of terrain Joined Jul 2013 Posts 11274 EE 100% (16) CO, USA	Posted: 11/22/2016 3:34:39 AM EDT [#27] Quote History Originally Posted By AvengeR15: https://i.imgur.com/AYuoYnT.jpg https://i.imgur.com/P5P3skE.jpg https://i.imgur.com/y8NaTWF.jpg View Quote Those guns all look like they've never been fired.
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indianajonze Joined Feb 2016 Posts 13 EE 0% (0) NJ, USA	Posted: 12/23/2016 12:04:57 AM EDT [#28] mine look like that and they've been fired plenty. some people like to take care of their stuff and don't throw them in piles of dirt between range sessions

DirkericPitt

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Posted: 1/5/2017 9:31:17 AM EDT

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Originally Posted By PigBat:

I just put up 8 of the Wall Control panels for the pistol racks. The panels themselves are good stuff, and I second the recommendation.
I do not recommend their hooks for pistols, however, and would hesitate to use them for rifles. They are certainly strong enough, but are thin stamped steel with a thin coating of paint. I can easily see them scratching firearm finishes unless one were to put heat shrink tubing or plastidip on the hooks.
I used the nylon hooks from Talon; they are a better "fit" for pistols, IMO.

Wall Control
Talon hooks
The C12 hooks are just about perfect for full-size pistols; the G04 hooks for the mouseguns (LCP, etc.) that will just hang by the trigger guard.

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I dip'd my rifle hooks in plastidip, and for pistols I use rare earth magnets with shrink wrap on them. Works great.

DefenderAO

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Posted: 1/8/2017 10:55:47 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By mr2143:

It's...beautiful!

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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!

It's...beautiful!

Amazing!

Tartarus Member Joined Jan 2013 Posts 2438 EE 0% (0) AR, USA	Posted: 1/8/2017 11:14:27 PM EDT [Last Edit: Tartarus] [#31] Tag
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TAP

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Posted: 1/9/2017 5:51:10 AM EDT

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Originally Posted By Chakam:
This is literally a closet in my bedroom, concrete lined top & bottom & all four sides, steel door with 5 bolts. I still have some room to expand, but ammo is kept separate in ammo lockers in my reloading room, so I'll add more gun racks.

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Have you considered one of the various hidden shelves or bookcase units to conceal the door?

Your setup is similar to mine, and having a hidden door to the whole things adds a great extra layer of security.

Tartarus Member Joined Jan 2013 Posts 2439 EE 0% (0) AR, USA	Posted: 1/9/2017 6:59:26 AM EDT [Last Edit: Tartarus] [#33] deleted
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TAP Where There Are Sheep, Wolves Will Always Thrive Joined Jan 2008 Posts 5454 EE 100% (34) VA, USA	Posted: 1/9/2017 9:15:14 AM EDT [#34] Quote History Originally Posted By Chakam: The steel door is the interior door, the one fronting my bedroom is a nice mirrored closet door. I wouldn't mind replacing it with a swinging door that appears more like a set of bookshelves from the outside that also lock in place. View Quote https://www.themurphydoor.com/ Lots of sources out there.

TWO_LABS Member Joined Jan 2015 Posts 537 EE 100% (82) USA	Posted: 1/15/2017 8:40:35 PM EDT [#35] Went from this... Attached File To this... Attached File Lined the walls with steel mesh and need atleast a steel door but if someone really wants to get in they can just bust the actual stairs up.

Gunowner99 Member Joined Jan 2014 Posts 1319 EE 100% (1) PA, USA	Posted: 1/15/2017 9:00:02 PM EDT [#36] Looks very nice.

zen_grasshopper Joined Feb 2003 Posts 259 EE 100% (5) SD, USA	Posted: 1/29/2017 9:32:04 PM EDT [#37] My Pew Pew Palace. When we moved in the carpet was already a disaster. Planning on putting in laminate but not looking forward to moving everything out to do it!

Rooster-Cogburn

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Posted: 1/29/2017 9:41:54 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By indianajonze:
mine look like that and they've been fired plenty. some people like to take care of their stuff and don't throw them in piles of dirt between range sessions

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They look nice. Some of my hunting guns and cheaper guns I don't really care if I scratch them... But even when I try, with say a decent looking 1911, I manage to scratch or wear the finish. I guess I'm just a clutz or hard on things or something.

It wasn't meant as an attempt at an insult.

FBHO

areeves08 Joined Jan 2007 Posts 271 EE 100% (16) OH, USA	Posted: 1/30/2017 9:13:36 PM EDT [#39] Slow progress, but I'm getting there...

areeves08 Joined Jan 2007 Posts 272 EE 100% (16) OH, USA	Posted: 1/30/2017 9:31:53 PM EDT [#40]

WrightP Member Joined May 2010 Posts 3609 EE 0% (0) AR, USA	Posted: 1/31/2017 12:02:42 PM EDT [#41] Quote History Originally Posted By areeves08: http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j205/areeves08/IMG_0042_zpsgpj0rnzf.jpg http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j205/areeves08/IMG_0041_zpsycu2hjiw.jpg http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j205/areeves08/IMG_0040_zpsbvl8lpnu.jpg View Quote Wow, that's going to look great when you get it finished.

jtdam24

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USA

Posted: 2/1/2017 11:57:31 AM EDT

[#42]

So im having quotes done to erect two concrete block walls in conjunction with two foundation walls in our basement, my question is what are people using for a "hardened" ceiling? I wont be going the poured concrete path but block walls backfilled with concrete and rebar, with the rebar drilled in the basement floor. I was thinking maybe angle iron attached to the walls which will allow me to possibly use steel for the ceiling but Im not sure as of yet.

TacticalHeater

As subtle as a Yeti brick

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Posted: 2/1/2017 12:05:41 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By jtdam24:
So im having quotes done to erect two concrete block walls in conjunction with two foundation walls in our basement, my question is what are people using for a "hardened" ceiling? I wont be going the poured concrete path but block walls backfilled with concrete and rebar, with the rebar drilled in the basement floor. I was thinking maybe angle iron attached to the walls which will allow me to possibly use steel for the ceiling but Im not sure as of yet.

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Do it out of concrete.

Go to the main floor, pull the carpet or flooring back, remove the floor board and pour you concrete mix from above if you can't get in from the sides.

jtdam24

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Posted: 2/1/2017 12:10:09 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By TacticalHeater:

Do it out of concrete.

Go to the main floor, pull the carpet or flooring back, remove the floor board and pour you concrete mix from above if you can't get in from the sides.

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Originally Posted By TacticalHeater:

Originally Posted By jtdam24:
So im having quotes done to erect two concrete block walls in conjunction with two foundation walls in our basement, my question is what are people using for a "hardened" ceiling? I wont be going the poured concrete path but block walls backfilled with concrete and rebar, with the rebar drilled in the basement floor. I was thinking maybe angle iron attached to the walls which will allow me to possibly use steel for the ceiling but Im not sure as of yet.

Do it out of concrete.

Go to the main floor, pull the carpet or flooring back, remove the floor board and pour you concrete mix from above if you can't get in from the sides.

Not an option for me. We have hard wood flooring above where the gun room will be and if I tear it up to do that I'll be in divorce court

BM-ARM-DPMS-guns Member Joined Jun 2004 Posts 4274 EE 100% (3) NH, USA	Posted: 2/1/2017 12:38:52 PM EDT [#45] Nice to see this thread still going. I'll have to get some updated pics from mine (around pg. 14 +/-) but I've not had much luck posting pics on our improved site.
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TacticalHeater

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Posted: 2/2/2017 10:09:22 AM EDT

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Originally Posted By jtdam24:

Not an option for me. We have hard wood flooring above where the gun room will be and if I tear it up to do that I'll be in divorce court

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Honey, I'm refinishing the floors and getting this squeak out of the floor.

Suggest the idea of darker floors or a different wood floor, let her be the one who suggests the idea of replacing or refinishing so it's her idea.

Jasonesq Joined Dec 2012 Posts 192 EE 0% (0) FL, USA	Posted: 2/9/2017 4:05:51 PM EDT [#47] Three days later and I am just finishing up going thru this thread. Thanks to everyone for posting pics, descriptions and commentary re the process of making a super cool and functional gun room.

areeves08 Joined Jan 2007 Posts 275 EE 100% (16) OH, USA	Posted: 2/12/2017 8:57:09 PM EDT [#48] It's amazing what a couple of 18-20 hour weekends do for progress. Next up is to get the guns back on the wall and get the bench finished up. Shelving after that.

TXBO Joined Jul 2014 Posts 161 EE 0% (0) TX, USA	Posted: 2/13/2017 7:06:17 PM EDT [#49] Well done areeves.

areeves08 Joined Jan 2007 Posts 278 EE 100% (16) OH, USA	Posted: 2/21/2017 4:35:25 PM EDT [#50] A little more progress. I need to get all the handguns on the wall and finish the bench...

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