Will 1994 Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 hi guys got meself a 5 gun cabinet today but it didnt come with any bolts to fix it to the wall . so i was just wondering what are the best bolts to use and could someone maybe give me a link to a website to buy some , it will be fixed to a solid brick wall thankyou william Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philm Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 http://www.screwfix.com/p/rawlplug-projecting-rawlbolts-12-x-170mm-pack-of-5/75853 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will 1994 Posted November 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 cheers phil are they the best about or should i say the easiest to put in ? thanks will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cockercas Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 Its not rocket science. I've got mine screwed to the wall with brown plugs and hex screws. Just make sure its pretty solid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
englishman-in-wales Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 You cant use no more nails then??... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will 1994 Posted November 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 (edited) http://www.screwfix.com/p/rawlplug-projecting-rawlbolts-12-x-170mm-pack-of-5/75853 5 bolts just over a fiver can't beat it Edited November 18, 2011 by bakerboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pg123 Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 If the worst happens and all does not go well with your anchor bolts then try a tube of resin! The firm work I work makes metal sculptures and they are usually bonded to a concrete plinth with resin. Sticks like **** to a blanket. Just be real careful where you put it. If you get it wrong it goes hard in miutes and takes hours to chisel off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will 1994 Posted November 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 ok guys thanks for the advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan-250 Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 (edited) I used these for mine, made some big washers at work tho, so it's not pulling through thru the safe. He was plenty please with just 6 bolts in the wall and none in the floor. http://m.screwfix.com/details.htm?id=20323 Edited November 18, 2011 by dan-250 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperfection Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 Rawl bolts are the best method,but you might find your walls are a bit crumbly if you have an old house-in which case use two part resin. Just dont pick your nose afterwards if you get a blob on your finger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archiebald Posted November 18, 2011 Report Share Posted November 18, 2011 to bolt my safe to the wall in my new house i drilled into the wall and it crumbled . so i had to put the rawlbolts onto extended 8mm pices of threaded bar into the external engineering house bricks witch sounds bad but it was easy. a long 14mm drill bit from a well known diy shop was £22.50 so i looked about and got one from tooltastic for £3.40 a bit of drilling and the necicery bits of threaded bar (£1 each from the same place) with the same anchor bolts on the end then hey presto one VERRY solidly bolted safe that will never move. i hope that helped atb archie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloke Posted November 19, 2011 Report Share Posted November 19, 2011 (edited) If you use Rawlbolts, it is easy to catch the gunstock on the protruding threaded section etc. Rather than tape etc to protect it, I got the rawlbolts locked into the brickwork, then gently unscrewed the threaded bar and replaced it with a washer and a dome headed allen bolt - easy to do and no protruding edges or angles. Looks neat and just as strong. Edited November 19, 2011 by Bloke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philm Posted November 19, 2011 Report Share Posted November 19, 2011 If you use Rawlbolts, it is easy to catch the gunstock on the protruding threaded section etc. Rather than tape etc to protect it, I got the rawlbolts locked into the brickwork, then gently unscrewed the threaded bar and replaced it with a washer and a dome headed allen bolt - easy to do and no protruding edges or angles. Looks neat and just as strong. Just cut mine off flush with the nut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diceman Posted November 19, 2011 Report Share Posted November 19, 2011 (edited) Just cut mine off flush with the nut. Bolt anchors are better than stud anchors - nothing to cut off - just the bolt head left showing. Edited November 19, 2011 by Diceman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted November 19, 2011 Report Share Posted November 19, 2011 Sheild anchors are better, depends on the wall material air block is a pita to fix to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will 1994 Posted November 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2011 well guys got the bolts and now it is all anchored up solid gunna ring the fao soon and get him out to inspect will keep you updated p.s its so much harder than it looks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted November 21, 2011 Report Share Posted November 21, 2011 p.s its so much harder than it looks what is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will 1994 Posted November 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2011 fitting the safe getting the anchor bolts in line Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted November 21, 2011 Report Share Posted November 21, 2011 Ah yes mark twice drill once gets easier free you have stuck several hundred similar fixings in!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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