How do you guys go about moving a big fireproof 600lb gun safe?
I know it may only be once, but I would like to move one into my living area. Should I get a bunch of guys together to carry it in? Some sort of dolly maybe? I am not looking forward to the moving part!
Nice 24 gun + several handgun capacity!
That depends on several things -- like the type of floors you have to navigate, and whether there are steps involved. You have to walk thru this whole thing carefully in your head before you decide what you need. Things like brick steps (even just a couple of short ones) and nice floors can be destroyed with just a bit of carelessness or just bad luck. Generally, if you have steps involved, it's time to let the professionals do it.
I got an 800-lb antique Wells Fargo safe (6' long, 2' deep, 4' high) off the truck, halfway up the ramp I built over my three low brick steps, with just my wife and myself. At that point we couldn't find anything tough enough to fasten a winch to, to get it the rest of the way. Also, the brick herringbone floor in that room made me very nervous.
After two hrs of fiddling & cussing, we called the safe & lock people, who came right out with something called safe jacks & rolled it in & onto the 4x4 platform in 5 minutes. The job cost me 75 bucks, 20 yrs ago, and was well worth the entertainment value.
Safe jacks are just two pairs of wheels, one for each end of the object, that are strapped tightly together with a ratchet strap. Their 4" or 6" rubber wheels roll easily anywhere. Each end will raise & lower independently, for negotiating small steps & ramps. Neat tool, and almost worth owning if you move a lot of heavy stuff. Google "safe jacks" for a picture.
If you have the slightest doubt about damage to anything, or any complications in the move, I'd let the pros do it. Chances are the people that sold you the safe will move it in for you fairly cheap.
If yours is a very simple, straight-in job, you might be able to do it with 4-5 guys (always have one or two spares to watch for trouble and jump in if necessary, or find a tool or lumber). Using an inexpensive wheeled cart (like from Harbor Freight or Northern Freight) might save floor damage, too. Do NOT try anything over tile or marble floors without laying down 3/4" plywood to spread the weight. If you see ANY complications, possible floor damage, etc., spend the money for the pros.
Good luck, and be careful !
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