Posted: 5/29/2006 3:58:59 PM EDT
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Ok so I was bored after mowing the yard..... So I decided to install a light in my safe. Before:  After:  $15.00 light from Lowe's  Now does anyone know where I can get some webbing or other miscellaneous holding device for the inside of the door? |
Are you wanting to be able to hang/sore items on the insdie of the door? Does the safe maker offer the pegboard that can be put on the door? If not, does it look like there is anyway to mount a sheet of it there? I like the versatility of that stuff. Home Depot for that maybe. |
Hell, I thought I was gonna learn something here. 
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Yeah I would like to hang items on the door. The manufacturer offers a device to do so but I'm not paying what they want for it. I would specifically like to hang some pistols and maybe mags and other small items on the door. |
GMW, I have 2 pistol racks inside the door on my safe. Each Rack holds 3 guns and has a separate lock bar. You could also install this device on a wall in your home to secure firearms. Since I sold a whole shitload of pistols I don't need the pistol hangers any more. If you want them I'll sell both of them for $20 bucks. Let me know if you're interested. |
I would think desiccant would be a good way to get the moisture outside the safe to the inside of the safe.
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Any fire resistant safe contains insulation, which in turn, contains water crystals; thus the high content of moisture. The dessicant pack removes moisture, prevents rust and removes odors. The dehumidfier is the best option if you have electrical access in your safe. |
Could you post a pick or two so I can see what they look like? Sounds like just what I need. Thanks. |
| I've been considering remodeling the interior of my gun vault. I've got about 20 long guns stuffed into a 13 gun vault, and I don't want to switch to a bigger vault as this one was a wedding gift from my parents. What I'd like to to do is basically gut it and add some protection from fire by installing a sheetrock liner to the sides, top, bottom, and door. Then line the door frame with some of that fireplace gasket material you can get at hardware stores. Next, eliminating the existing small shelves on one side and creating a new upper shelf with more dividers to increase long gun storage. For the interior of the door, I was thinking about replacing the current sheetmetal covering with 1/4 plywood and maybe some thin commercial grade type carpeting, and some pegs or dowels to hang handguns on. And finally, recarpeting the interior. Might be kind neat to hard wire an outlet inside of it to be able to add a dehumudifier and some interior lighting in the future. |
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Very cool GMW! Light in a safe is a great addition. I put a rope light around the entire jamb and wired it to a refrigerator switch. The light comes on when I open the door and goes off when I close it. A dab of fire caulk where the wire penetrates the back of the safe and its all good. |
I'm not computer savy enough to post pics. Actually 69 Cougar's peg board set up looks like a better way to go IMO. |
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On the peg board stuff - just watch the wood fiber's ability to hold moisture. I'd paint it or coat it with something - same with the metal hooks. Also - that safe is entirely too barren. I mean, you can see the back of the safe for crying out loud. If you arn't leaning on the door to shut it, there's something wrong with you. 
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This is my overflow safe....... 
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Actually these days all I see for fire resistance is sheet rock and it would be between the inner and outer shells of the safe so I don't think you would have a water problem there. I have a pretty old safe that is full of concrete. Yes I said concrete in between the layers. It is half the size and twice the weight of my others. It there is no moisture in the safe dessicant will pull it through the cracks IMHO since it works really good. If your worried about humidity try a 10-20 watt or lower if you can find it light bulb until you get a dry rod. The pistol hanger I have on the inside I got from a show for $40 iirc. It covers the door with material that velcro sticks to and has 6 holsters basically that have velcro on the back. It works great. Pistol racks for the less used through Brownells that are wire dipped in plastic. IIRC they were about $25 for a 6 gun rack... |
| I light mine up with "rope light" and snake it around the inside of the door opening and the roof of the safe. This method significantly reduces dark areas in the safe. I believe it costs about the same as you spent on yours. I intend to add a refridgerator door type switch soon, but it uses a simple wheel type switch now. |
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You'll have to wait till I get fully moved in at the new house...I'm just not setup for that now. But, I got the idea from looking at some safes on display at the SHOT Show. They were using the rope light to show off all the features inside a safe. I noticed how completely illuminated they were and employed the idea myself. The ropelight is available at Lowes or even Sam's Club. ETA: HABU posted while I was writing my response. Mine is like HABU's but I also loop some on the sides in between the shelves. |
I've got ropelight like Habu's in my safe, plus a door with velcro holsters.. Ropelight works great. |
This is what I use for pistol racks---I guarantee you can't beat the price...and don't laugh--they do work (on a carpeted shelf, at least)! www.officemax.com/max/solutions/product/prodBlock.jsp?BV_UseBVCookie=yes&expansionOID=-536882130&prodBlockOID=54447 |
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HABU where did you mount the switch in relation to the safe hinge. It is lined up thus using the hinge to turn off the light? Or does the door do that? |
I bent a piece of tin into a 90 and screwed it to the inside of the jamb so the door actuates the switch. Trial and error showed me where to mount the bracket so the switch would actuate. Let me know if you would like more pictures of the switch. |
If you don't mind that would be great. I'd really like to do something similiar with mine. |
I hope these pictures help. Its a fairly simple mod, but keep your head pulled out so you don't end up with an extra hole like I did. The dehumidifier and light cord both fit through a 3/16 or 1/4 inch hole in the back of the safe. The steel was pre drilled for a penetration, but the rock was run over it so I just had to ream the rock a little. I used a small household extention cord to wire into the switch and light. Make sure you get/have one long enough to reach your outlet. |
