Moving a safe, how many friends to bribe? - Page 3

blueyedevil · May 22nd, 2008, 03:10 PM

Some good advice here, I've moved several big safes before and I'd agree that you'd probably be better off paying someone else to do it. But, if you do decide to DIY, I have one valuable piece of advice I've learned over the years. Take the door off and move it in two pieces. The doors on those things are probably between 1/3 and 1/2 the wieght, they are much easier to manage in two pieces.

Yoda · May 22nd, 2008, 03:48 PM

If I understand correct, you only have 1 set of 5 steps, or about a 3 foot change in elevation. Two buddies should be sufficient with a good dolly. When/if you need to slide it, it will scoot easily on carpet after removing the bolted cribbing from the base. Measure the doorways ahead of time and remove the leaf by the hinges if there is not at least an inch of clearance.

Let us know how it turns out.

retsupt99 · May 23rd, 2008, 12:44 AM

Get your friends together...won't take long...you still be healthy...and some friendships may grow...

Stay armed...can't beat a good safe...stay safe!

May 22nd, 2008, 03:48 PM	#22
Yoda Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 478	If I understand correct, you only have 1 set of 5 steps, or about a 3 foot change in elevation. Two buddies should be sufficient with a good dolly. When/if you need to slide it, it will scoot easily on carpet after removing the bolted cribbing from the base. Measure the doorways ahead of time and remove the leaf by the hinges if there is not at least an inch of clearance. Let us know how it turns out. __________________ Do or do not, there is no try..

May 23rd, 2008, 12:44 AM	#23
retsupt99 VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 14,881	Get your friends together...won't take long...you still be healthy...and some friendships may grow... Stay armed...can't beat a good safe...stay safe! __________________ "That I cannot do." "Give this to, uh, Clemenza. I want reliable people, people who aren't going to be carried away. After all we're not murderers in spite of what this undertaker thinks." *********************************** NRA Life Member

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May 22nd, 2008, 03:10 PM	#21
blueyedevil Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 616	Some good advice here, I've moved several big safes before and I'd agree that you'd probably be better off paying someone else to do it. But, if you do decide to DIY, I have one valuable piece of advice I've learned over the years. Take the door off and move it in two pieces. The doors on those things are probably between 1/3 and 1/2 the wieght, they are much easier to manage in two pieces.