I finally got around to getting a safe to secure my firearms, I was wondering if anyone knows of a good, reputable locksmith or other contractor I can hire to bolt the thing down to the floor. Any suggestion would be appreciated. Thanks.
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I finally got around to getting a safe to secure my firearms, I was wondering if anyone knows of a good, reputable locksmith or other contractor I can hire to bolt the thing down to the floor. Any suggestion would be appreciated. Thanks.
Is it possible to do it yourself?
I'd do this^^^Quote:
Originally Posted by hghclsswhitetrsh
If a wood floor, use lags. If concrete floor, use red head anchors. There is holes in the bottom of the safe I'm sure.
I lack any of the tools required for it and don't know anyone who has them. And considering what would be in there I would prefer a professional do it since I don't want to fuck it up and cause all my things to get stolen because I don't know what I'm doing.
A reputable handyman would be a better choice than a locksmith, probably cheaper too.
You can rent what you need at Home Depot or Lowes, and get the anchors too. Just go tell them what you want to do and someone should be able to hook you up pretty easily and quick. Just need a hammer drill, bit and the anchors. A shopvac would be nice to suck up the dust with.
I'm a reloader and bullet caster so I have a lot of lead. Being on my basement slab I just fill the bottom of the safe with ingots and bullets.
It does seem that you should be able to do it yourself. That's why I like modular safes. Even the moving doesn't have to be known.
Steve
Pay Opie011 GOBS of money to come out an do it....Quote:
Originally Posted by akumadiavolo
its what I did and he does VERY good work
:D
Or, if you make it worth my time, you could ask me.. [Tooth]
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Originally Posted by Marlin
I sense a flipper-job coming up
I would come and do the job for you but you are to far away. Take up Marlin or im pretty sure opie can help you out. You can get it done with out a hammerdrill if you use quality bits and drop in anchors.
He'll I got the anchors if you want to try it. All you need is a hammer drill and the right size mason bit.
It goes so much smoother and easier with a hammer drill.Quote:
Originally Posted by beast556
Remember " Work smarter, not harder. " [Tooth]
Sweet Jesus, borrow a drill and a good bit and buy some lag bolts! This is less complicated than field stripping a Glock! If you really cannot do it yourself, I suspect a six-pack of Guinness might get it done with the right member here....hint hint.Quote:
Originally Posted by akumadiavolo
This is a super easy job. What are you affixing it to? I feel sorry for you if you pay someone to come bolt it down for you. If its concrete a hammer drill and redheads will be done in less that ~15. if its wood it should be less than ~5.
The work that anyone here does will be no different than what a handyman will do, but maybe cheaper. Im around on Sunday but would be coming down from Evergreen. I have everything you need though. Maybe a little beer to sweeten the deal and I will come do it for you.
Like I said, this is a noobie skill, anyone can do it. Let us know what you are bolting it to and it may be even easier.
Oh, and if you cant bolt your safe to the floor (maybe with a buddies help) you may not be worthy of owning firearms. :)