I'm looking to put in a Vault door......... - Page 2

Carpet475 · May 25th, 2008, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by deadeye72

+1 That is a great idea. Can the vault door be opened from the inside? If not then you definitely need the fridge and a phone line in case you get locked in.

That's a good thing to think about, thank you both for pointing that out. I think I'll put a phone line just for fun.

Rivers · May 25th, 2008, 03:42 PM

If you're even thinking about this as a "panic" room, I suggest that you take a couple 4 x 8 sheets of board and mock up the floor space of the room. Then think about spending a prolonged time "there." I think you'll consider trying to at least enhance that 4' measurement. After all, you're going to have your storage on the walls, further decreasing that width.

Browning makes a very nice security door that would seem ideal for your use.

Remember that phone lines can get cut. If cell won't get coverage, consider a good ol' CB radio! Note that if you have metal shielding (AC ducts, etc.) around the walls and ceiling, those can kill some radio and 802.11 signals. Consider with the phone lines adding Cat6 for internet network access. That wiring can also work for many security cameras.

Carpet475 · May 25th, 2008, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Rivers

If you're even thinking about this as a "panic" room, I suggest that you take a couple 4 x 8 sheets of board and mock up the floor space of the room. Then think about spending a prolonged time "there." I think you'll consider trying to at least enhance that 4' measurement. After all, you're going to have your storage on the walls, further decreasing that width.

Browning makes a very nice security door that would seem ideal for your use.

Remember that phone lines can get cut. If cell won't get coverage, consider a good ol' CB radio! Note that if you have metal shielding (AC ducts, etc.) around the walls and ceiling, those can kill some radio and 802.11 signals. Consider with the phone lines adding Cat6 for internet network access. That wiring can also work for many security cameras.

I really had/have no intent to use this as a "panic room". It's intended use is a safe place for guns, important papers, valuables, and pedigree papers for our dogges.

I'll look at Browning.

BigEFan · May 25th, 2008, 06:12 PM

I'm jealous!!!!!!!

DaveH · May 25th, 2008, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by BigEFan

I'm jealous!!!!!!!

+1

Footslogger · May 25th, 2008, 06:33 PM

Have you gotten a price on the doors yet? I can email them but I thought I would check here first. I have never thought of a Vault, but after looking at your photos I realized I have a space in my basement that could be perfect.

Rmac58 · May 25th, 2008, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by BigEFan

I'm jealous!!!!!!!

+2!

Carpet475 · May 25th, 2008, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Footslogger

Have you gotten a price on the doors yet? I can email them but I thought I would check here first. I have never thought of a Vault, but after looking at your photos I realized I have a space in my basement that could be perfect.

I got a quote of $2,699 in a gloss finish and $2,399 in a textured finish then add $500 to $700 for delivery and installation in there local area. This is for the one I linked to.

I better add this was also for an opening of 40" x 83".

I have never bought anything like this so I was hopping some one here could give some input on what might have the best fire rating est.....

Strokin99 · May 25th, 2008, 09:27 PM

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The second link is a company that makes doors for DOJ, FBI, and what not. They also have a picture of a door they made for a gold mining company that can have a fork lift drive through it. I found these websites while looking for a gun safe of my own. Hope it helps out a little.

snowdoctor · May 29th, 2008, 04:03 PM

IMO, I would buy a vault door that opens in...that way you can also use the room as a safe room for natural disaster, and get it open if something falls against it from the outside.
as make sure it has a panic bar to open from the inside after locked.
phone line is a good idea, also an air line...small pvc piped to the yard somewhere with a cap on it....that way fresh air can get in if necessary.
a couple fold down cots, lots of bottled water, and a case of MRE's and you can last a while...
as remember a portable tiolet that uses trash bags, so you can go and tie up TIGHT if you have to be in there for any time.
of course of things like portable weather radio, cb, lantern, whistle, etc...the list is long of options.

May 25th, 2008, 06:12 PM	#14
BigEFan VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Central California Posts: 2,034	I'm jealous!!!!!!! __________________ *Lex et Libertas — Semper Vigilo, Fortis, Paratus, et Fidelis!* "Not only do the people who put their lives on the line to protect the rest of us deserve better, we all deserve better than to have our own security undermined by those who undermine law enforcement." -Thomas Sowell

May 25th, 2008, 06:33 PM	#16
Footslogger Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 192	Have you gotten a price on the doors yet? I can email them but I thought I would check here first. I have never thought of a Vault, but after looking at your photos I realized I have a space in my basement that could be perfect. __________________ DaveG "When among wild beasts, if they menace you, be a wild beast." -Herman Melville

May 25th, 2008, 09:27 PM	#19
Strokin99 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 73	Fort Knox: Americas Best Made Gun Safes, Hand Gun Safes, Fireproof Home Safes, and Vault Doors Vault Doors, Gun Vaults, Armory Vault Doors and Hurricane Doors by Sportsman Steel Safe Company The second link is a company that makes doors for DOJ, FBI, and what not. They also have a picture of a door they made for a gold mining company that can have a fork lift drive through it. I found these websites while looking for a gun safe of my own. Hope it helps out a little. __________________ Springfield 1911A1, Ruger GP100 .357 mag, Glock 17, Ruger Vaquero .44 mag

May 29th, 2008, 04:03 PM	#20
snowdoctor Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: MICHIGAN Posts: 1,189	IMO, I would buy a vault door that opens in...that way you can also use the room as a safe room for natural disaster, and get it open if something falls against it from the outside. as make sure it has a panic bar to open from the inside after locked. phone line is a good idea, also an air line...small pvc piped to the yard somewhere with a cap on it....that way fresh air can get in if necessary. a couple fold down cots, lots of bottled water, and a case of MRE's and you can last a while... as remember a portable tiolet that uses trash bags, so you can go and tie up TIGHT if you have to be in there for any time. of course of things like portable weather radio, cb, lantern, whistle, etc...the list is long of options. __________________ ----DOC----- --people ask why I carry, and I show them this picture. I think it says it all.-- NRA Certified Instructor--many disciplines

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May 25th, 2008, 03:42 PM	#12
Rivers Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 147	If you're even thinking about this as a "panic" room, I suggest that you take a couple 4 x 8 sheets of board and mock up the floor space of the room. Then think about spending a prolonged time "there." I think you'll consider trying to at least enhance that 4' measurement. After all, you're going to have your storage on the walls, further decreasing that width. Browning makes a very nice security door that would seem ideal for your use. Remember that phone lines can get cut. If cell won't get coverage, consider a good ol' CB radio! Note that if you have metal shielding (AC ducts, etc.) around the walls and ceiling, those can kill some radio and 802.11 signals. Consider with the phone lines adding Cat6 for internet network access. That wiring can also work for many security cameras.