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Posted: 12/28/2011 1:01:39 PM EDT
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I bought a nice old Diebold safe as shown in my previous thread: I finally got some time between the holidays to plan out the interior. I think this is exactly where I want to go. Details: - It will have either 3 or 4 racks holding 6 guns each. - Each rack slides out on a heavy duty slide for ease of access. - Shelves on the left will be for paperwork, files, records, network storage, etc.  With X-Ray turned on...  Thoughts? Mikeyworks |
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I have a suggestion since you mentioned you want to store documents and media in the safe. Have you thought about getting a waterproof fire safe for your documents and media? They are well worth it for fragile documents, but take up a fair amount of space. I would jump online, get some dimensions of a couple different brands and sit back down with the new dimensions.
Not with regards to the waterproof safe ... Have you enough storage for pistols, pistol magazines and rifle magazines? It looks like you might be able to fit a shelf over the rifle storage (excellent idea on the pull out btw). Are the shelves on the left adjustable? What works in your mind prior to building may not work in practical application so having the ability to move shelving is a huge plus in my feeble mind. Great start and keep the updates coming. |
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Quoted: Okay, I'll play. Are you planning on attaching the wood to the safe walls and/or floor? If so, how? I'm planning to use cabinet grade ply for the wood as I like the edge finish when stained right. As for attaching it to the inside surface of the safe, I will use an industrial adhesive like Liquid Nails or something else to get a solid attachment but not so solid that I can't undo it later if I feel like changing things up. I would like to be able to pack more guns into it, but ease of access ends up being a challenge. I don't want the stocks to hit one another like you get in a typical U configuration and I want to provide enough clearance that the scopes that they don't hit the row behind it. |
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Quoted: The safe is currently fire proof...it's 3.5" thick on the sides and 4.25" on the doors, each are plate steel with concrete/fire-brick in between. Waterproof...probably not as much. I can probably add a seal to the doors to waterproof them though...I will have to look into that too. I have a little fire/water box currently and stuff may go in there, but in all likelihood, documents will go in a water tight container before being put in the safe (steel tube, etc.).I have a suggestion since you mentioned you want to store documents and media in the safe. Have you thought about getting a waterproof fire safe for your documents and media? They are well worth it for fragile documents, but take up a fair amount of space. I would jump online, get some dimensions of a couple different brands and sit back down with the new dimensions. Not with regards to the waterproof safe ... Have you enough storage for pistols, pistol magazines and rifle magazines? It looks like you might be able to fit a shelf over the rifle storage (excellent idea on the pull out btw). Are the shelves on the left adjustable? What works in your mind prior to building may not work in practical application so having the ability to move shelving is a huge plus in my feeble mind. Great start and keep the updates coming. I may incorporate a shelf on top...good idea, let me make some more measurements. I want to make sure all the long guns fit in without hitting anything above. The shelves on the left will be fully adjustable with holes every 1-2" with adjustable pins so they can be changed to fit my changing needs. Great questions...keep them coming!
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I like the layout. Looks like you have unused space on the right side. Id bump the rifle racks over to the right all the way, and make the shelves on the left wider.
You would gain shelf space on the upper shelves, and could stop there, or if you wanted, remove the lowest shelf, then put another rifle rack for your shorter rifles(aks/collapsible stock ARs) under the shelves |
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consider http://www.amsecusa.com/StorIt-Cabinets/ ? I don't have any experience with them. |
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Quoted: I like the layout. Looks like you have unused space on the right side. Id bump the rifle racks over to the right all the way, and make the shelves on the left wider. You would gain shelf space on the upper shelves, and could stop there, or if you wanted, remove the lowest shelf, then put another rifle rack for your shorter rifles(aks/collapsible stock ARs) under the shelves One way or another, I will maximize the rifle racks...I may narrow up the shelves to do just that. I really like my idea for pull out racks, but to really maximize the storage, I could just put them in stacked horizontal racks. I don't like how that limits me. I've also looked at pre-fab component shelf systems, but would prefer something custom...more pride in workmanship :-)
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Okay, I'll play. Are you planning on attaching the wood to the safe walls and/or floor? If so, how? I'm planning to use cabinet grade ply for the wood as I like the edge finish when stained right. As for attaching it to the inside surface of the safe, I will use an industrial adhesive like Liquid Nails or something else to get a solid attachment but not so solid that I can't undo it later if I feel like changing things up. I would like to be able to pack more guns into it, but ease of access ends up being a challenge. I don't want the stocks to hit one another like you get in a typical U configuration and I want to provide enough clearance that the scopes that they don't hit the row behind it. Why not build it as a standalone? It appears that you have the tools/skills to assemble it as a standalone cabinet and avoid using any adhesives at all. Then, whenever you want to make changes, it's as simple as disassembling and reassembling. Just a thought! |
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Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Okay, I'll play. Are you planning on attaching the wood to the safe walls and/or floor? If so, how? I'm planning to use cabinet grade ply for the wood as I like the edge finish when stained right. As for attaching it to the inside surface of the safe, I will use an industrial adhesive like Liquid Nails or something else to get a solid attachment but not so solid that I can't undo it later if I feel like changing things up. I would like to be able to pack more guns into it, but ease of access ends up being a challenge. I don't want the stocks to hit one another like you get in a typical U configuration and I want to provide enough clearance that the scopes that they don't hit the row behind it. Why not build it as a standalone? It appears that you have the tools/skills to assemble it as a standalone cabinet and avoid using any adhesives at all. Then, whenever you want to make changes, it's as simple as disassembling and reassembling. Just a thought! |
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