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Offline RobertH

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Moving a safe...
« on: August 23, 2014, 08:25:21 PM »
so, my neighbors are moving and they have a fireproof safe that they are giving me for real cheap.  the safe is not huge, but it is bigger than my non-fireproof safe.  they have a walk out basement, but steep landscaping.  i do not have a walk out basement, only stairs.  how would one move the safe into my garage?  strapped to a hand truck?  ideas???

i'll get the make/model tomorrow and maybe some pics.
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Re: Moving a safe...
« Reply #1 on: August 23, 2014, 08:38:08 PM »
What are its weight and dimensions? Weight is the most important consideration. If it's several hundred pounds, you are better off hiring a professional mover. They have experience and, in the event of an accident, they have insurance to repair the damage and pay the medical bills of their injured employees.

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Re: Moving a safe...
« Reply #2 on: August 23, 2014, 09:20:08 PM »
ok, i found out it is a Centurion by Liberty. Model D-20.  it is 440lbs and measures 59.25"H x 28"W x 22"D.
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Re: Moving a safe...
« Reply #3 on: August 23, 2014, 09:22:42 PM »
seriously, that last one I moved ---TOW TRUCK,

 can pick it up with a sling, move it. and back into your garage
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Re: Moving a safe...
« Reply #4 on: August 23, 2014, 10:21:54 PM »
I just used a two wheel cart and two man power to get mine in the basement. It wasn't a lot of fun but we got it done. Mine weighs a little over 500 pounds.
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Re: Moving a safe...
« Reply #5 on: August 23, 2014, 10:50:09 PM »
If you can move it without having to hire the "Heavy Company", its not big enough!  :)

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Re: Moving a safe...
« Reply #6 on: August 23, 2014, 11:29:21 PM »
If you can move it without having to hire the "Heavy Company", its not big enough!  :)

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well, i'll just say the price was right.  i was hoping to take off the door, but it doesn't look like thats possible, but i will have to look into it more.  i also think i can take off the fire proofing and shelving.... anything to make it lighter.  then it will be me and some friends either taking it downstairs or loading it up to take to my parents.
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Re: Moving a safe...
« Reply #7 on: August 24, 2014, 12:33:16 AM »
440 pounds is not heavy in the safe world.   You tube search safe moving.   It is pretty easy with a bit of knowledge and a few tools.

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Re: Moving a safe...
« Reply #8 on: August 24, 2014, 01:49:36 AM »
Refrigerator dolly and a couple of strong backs should get it done. BTDT.
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Re: Moving a safe...
« Reply #9 on: August 24, 2014, 07:48:58 AM »
I would call a moving company.  Piece of cake for them and probably cheaper than you think.  They are insured so you don't have the risk of property or personal damage.


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Re: Moving a safe...
« Reply #10 on: August 24, 2014, 09:10:07 AM »
If you want to go that way, Lincoln Lock and Safe are real good and reasonable. They got a 700 lb safe in my basement in about 20 min using a nifty machine they have that walks it up or down stairs.
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Re: Moving a safe...
« Reply #11 on: August 24, 2014, 09:25:00 AM »
If you don't go the 'professional' route and try the DIY with an appliance dolly...    Get some plywood sheets to put on the ground as a pathway out of their basement, across the lawn and up to the front of the house/driveway/sidewalk.

The dolly, with the small wheels, will bury up in the soil without a firm surface to roll on.
 

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Re: Moving a safe...
« Reply #12 on: August 24, 2014, 09:52:58 AM »
There are videos on you tube of people, using only simple tools, lifting barns and moving them.   If neighbors can move a barn, a medium sized safe cant be out of reach. 

4 2x6 10 foot long boards fastened to the sides of the safe at 6" below hands at waist high.  Bound on with tie down straps that sandwich the boards to the sides of the safe. Moving blanket over the safe to protect the paint.   One strong person on the end of each board, or two frail teens on each handle and up she goes. 

Each person will be lifting 60 pounds in a 8 man team, 30 pounds in a 16 man team.  That should easily walk out of a landscaped area without doing any damage.  Cant take a tow truck into someone's yard.   Tow trucks do come in handy, I use them to move my (4300 pounds each) gorillas.

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Re: Moving a safe...
« Reply #13 on: August 24, 2014, 10:03:50 AM »
I want to applaude you for going to the effort and expense to aquire this safe.  It is a very responsible decision to put a safe in your home.   Keeps good people good, keeps bad people away.   

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Re: Moving a safe...
« Reply #14 on: August 24, 2014, 10:32:33 AM »
I think the first step is getting it in my garage. Then ill see if i want it downstairs or not. I already have a safe, but this one is bigger. Im certain i can get it moved with my dolly and some friends.
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Re: Moving a safe...
« Reply #15 on: August 24, 2014, 04:56:01 PM »
There are videos on you tube of people, using only simple tools, lifting barns and moving them.   If neighbors can move a barn, a medium sized safe cant be out of reach. 

4 2x6 10 foot long boards fastened to the sides of the safe at 6" below hands at waist high.  Bound on with tie down straps that sandwich the boards to the sides of the safe. Moving blanket over the safe to protect the paint.   One strong person on the end of each board, or two frail teens on each handle and up she goes. 

Each person will be lifting 60 pounds in a 8 man team, 30 pounds in a 16 man team.  That should easily walk out of a landscaped area without doing any damage.  Cant take a tow truck into someone's yard.   Tow trucks do come in handy, I use them to move my (4300 pounds each) gorillas.

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If you don't go the 'professional' route and try the DIY with an appliance dolly...    Get some plywood sheets to put on the ground as a pathway out of their basement, across the lawn and up to the front of the house/driveway/sidewalk.

The dolly, with the small wheels, will bury up in the soil without a firm surface to roll on.
 

Those dolly's at TSC are good for 600 lbs.  I have one, and put over 600 lbs on them, no probs.

Or you can invite a whole lot of people over from the boards, and after we move your safe, we can go to a range and get some trigger time.

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Re: Moving a safe...
« Reply #16 on: August 24, 2014, 05:08:49 PM »
Convince anyone helping move the safe you conduct bio hazard tests in your home for some research project, and need the safe to keep spores in.  That way rumors of your valuables dont start circulating the neighborhood.

After it is all moved, tell them you need to move the safe again in 30 days to ship it to a federal waste management facility and ask them if they want to help again?

 Tell them to bring disposable gloves and a resperator.   Lol

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Re: Moving a safe...
« Reply #17 on: August 24, 2014, 07:33:45 PM »
I think the first step is getting it in my garage. Then ill see if i want it downstairs or not. I already have a safe, but this one is bigger. Im certain i can get it moved with my dolly and some friends.

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Re: Moving a safe...
« Reply #18 on: August 24, 2014, 09:48:38 PM »
I do accept universal bank of fiocchi...
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Re: Moving a safe...
« Reply #19 on: August 24, 2014, 10:26:22 PM »
The key is to pay your buddies in Universal Man Currency. 

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