Looked at some hand trucks rated for 1600+ pounds and they ain't cheap. Might just call a couple moving companies and see about the cost of them doing all the work. Not sure yet though. I'd really like to not drop this dude on my tile floor.
Probably be about 6 weeks from now.
once gun safe is on the same level floor as final location. rolling it on two pipes, balls, sliders, etc is no problems.
it's getting the 1,000+ lb safe over thresholds, steps, etc. that I cannot figure out how to do without specialized moving equipment.
with specialized safe moving dollys... not a big deal... but what's the safest way to move 1,000+ lb safes over steps without specialized gear?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RO6FJQoi0H8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_a2xYaj1ew
it's getting the 1,000+ lb safe over thresholds, steps, etc. that I cannot figure out how to do without specialized moving equipment.
with specialized safe moving dollys... not a big deal... but what's the safest way to move 1,000+ lb safes over steps without specialized gear?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RO6FJQoi0H8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_a2xYaj1ew
on the roller aspect. this is what you do when you come across SMALL steps or thresholds. cut a piece of 3/4 plywood about 28" wide and 5 foot long. when you come across thresholds. lay the board over the threshold and roll it over. same with small steps. but with steps and depending the weight on safe, it might be smart to block under the board to steady the ramp.
the moving dollies shown in the above picture are great. but they are heavy,they add a min of 3' to the overall length of the safe which can cause issues making turns down hallways
gold balls scare me a little simple because you are not able to control where they go go under the safe. if the balls roll off center you could create a tipping issue. it can be done and would be easy to roll. but you would need a LOT of golf balls.
we have custom made tools and dollies to move safes. in our over 33 years of experience. but at the end of the day. nothing is safer than the pipe. and if you are going across tile or wood. cut 3 or 4 28" wide 5' long boards down like a track system for the rollers to move across.distribute the weight more so less likely to damage tile
the moving dollies shown in the above picture are great. but they are heavy,they add a min of 3' to the overall length of the safe which can cause issues making turns down hallways
gold balls scare me a little simple because you are not able to control where they go go under the safe. if the balls roll off center you could create a tipping issue. it can be done and would be easy to roll. but you would need a LOT of golf balls.
we have custom made tools and dollies to move safes. in our over 33 years of experience. but at the end of the day. nothing is safer than the pipe. and if you are going across tile or wood. cut 3 or 4 28" wide 5' long boards down like a track system for the rollers to move across.distribute the weight more so less likely to damage tile
That was my fear when he asked about moving across tile...
Pros use oak backed nylon skids to spread the weight as evenly as possible. Tile, unless it's really down flat, can crack from heavy dolly wheels. I paid a pro $150 three years ago to move my safe. It was the guy who, I think, does it for H&H, and it was worth every penny. CB
Do you have the contact info for the guy you used CB?
How much does your safe weigh? 1600# is a LOT of weight for a "dolly" unless you have an actual safe dolly.
You're not talking about a 400# fridge.
Slick strips or PVC is your best bet. Never tried the golf balls,
