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mohutley · February 6, 2005, 09:05 AM

I'm trying to me economical, but I think I need to really figure out a couple of things:
What will I settle for...how "safe" do I want to make it, how big, etc.
How much can I really spend

The good news for me is that my basement is mostly open on one of the narrow ends where I installed a 6' wide double door. I can easily bring in whatever I need.

I really like the idea of using high PSI concrete that I pour into forms, or maybe into wide cinderblocks, but I'm not sure how secure that would be from your basic sledgehammer.

Vault doors can be almost as expensiive as a fair-sized safe, so I would want to make sure I make a pretty good sized vault. Too bad I wouldn't be able to take the whole thing with me if I sell the place (#$%! motocross place opened up ~1mile away, and it sounds like chainsaws outside the window sometimes. So much for quiet country living.).

February 6, 2005, 09:05 AM	#6
mohutley Member Join Date: February 5, 2005 Location: NC Posts: 97	I'm trying to me economical, but I think I need to really figure out a couple of things: What will I settle for...how "safe" do I want to make it, how big, etc. How much can I really spend The good news for me is that my basement is mostly open on one of the narrow ends where I installed a 6' wide double door. I can easily bring in whatever I need. I really like the idea of using high PSI concrete that I pour into forms, or maybe into wide cinderblocks, but I'm not sure how secure that would be from your basic sledgehammer. Vault doors can be almost as expensiive as a fair-sized safe, so I would want to make sure I make a pretty good sized vault. Too bad I wouldn't be able to take the whole thing with me if I sell the place (#$%! motocross place opened up ~1mile away, and it sounds like chainsaws outside the window sometimes. So much for quiet country living.).