Trent Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 (edited) Hi everyone. I'm new to shooting but I've discovered it's really enjoyable and I want to do it all right from the start. Forgive me if this is in the wrong section, as I say I'm new, but mods feel free to move it and educate me if necessary. To this end I've found a local gunshop that will sell me an approved safe, and although I've installed a fair bit of DIY kit before, I wanted to be certain it was very well secured to the wall, so I thought I'd get a professional in to install my gunsafe. I tried a few google searches but couldn't seem to see the right people in my area, does anybody know how I go about finding a local installer who I can be sure of? Many Thanks, Trent. Edited July 15, 2009 by Trent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 it's really easy to do, you just need some rawl-bolts. line-up cabinet where it's going to sit. mark holes remove cabinet then drill. insert rawl bolts replace cabinet tighten bolts. these are the fellas... http://www.screwfix.com/prods/46792/Fixing...-25mm-Pack-of-5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickcass23 Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 Yep its really that easy, dont pay someone a fortune to do it when it'll only take half an hour if that. Just make sure you have the correct size drillbit for the rawbolts you are using!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldspot Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 Make sure that the cabinet is flat on the wall, you may have to cut out a piece of skirting board to sit the bottom in tight against the wall. Too many fixings are better than too few as you may get the odd one that goes into soft material. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonD Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 I agree, if you can use a drill there isn't any point in paying someone to do it. As has been said above it just needs to be flat against the wall, when i did mine i drilled on hole and then lightly tightened the bolt to fix it to the wall, i then drilled the other 5 holes through the back of the cabinet so you know all the holes are in the right position. Once you have drilled all the holes undo the bolt and then remove the cab to remove any brick dust from the rear of the cabinet. Then just push it back in place and refit the first bolt and tighten lightly, install the rest of the bolts and tighten them up evenly. If it's in an enclosed space it may be worth borrowing a 1\2" socket set with a long extension. Job done, await visit, FEO will swing on it and if it doesn't move and everything else goes fine sit back and await certificate Jon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christy_stone Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 I fitted mine myself without any help and I'm 15, it's really easy as said above just make sure it's a solid wall and not plaster board. If I can do it surely you can! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digit Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 It must be a SOLID WALL it's fix to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jinxy72 Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 (edited) if u have a prob getting the rawl bolts to grip ( as i did due to a soft brick ) then use a resin anchor system .... drill a hole , fill with anchor resin then put screw thread in resin ... when set put safe onto thread and add nut and tighten screwfix do their own cheap if u need it and as for strength well people have been known to secure a staircase with an anchor system in old houses Edited July 8, 2009 by jinxy72 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 I did resin anchor - inject liquid polyester resin, press home bolts (get the 2 foot continuous length of bolt and cut to fit) line up cabinet and bolt and washer home. Job done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windy Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 It must be a SOLID WALL it's fix to or floor joist if a new-build house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jinxy72 Posted July 8, 2009 Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 I did resin anchor - inject liquid polyester resin, press home bolts (get the 2 foot continuous length of bolt and cut to fit) line up cabinet and bolt and washer home. Job done. mung how many guns does that cab hold ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trent Posted July 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2009 OK, I'll have a bash at it. Thanks for quick responses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J@mes Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 resin and threaded rod here too, both times I have fitted my cabinet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 mung how many guns does that cab hold ? I think it's 14 with room left over for a few refugees. It's got an internal locking top box which is handy for FAC. Couldn't recommend it enough - no keys, digital lock, easy to get in and best of all *cheap* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitehackle Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 have you tried thunder bolts just drillyour hole correct size and screw them straight in. You dont have to move the cabinet great on brick walls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jinxy72 Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 I think it's 14 with room left over for a few refugees. It's got an internal locking top box which is handy for FAC. Couldn't recommend it enough - no keys, digital lock, easy to get in and best of all *cheap* mung if u put another in ur garden u could rent it out to some refugees have to have a look at one as running out of space Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 An old one of the inside As above, couldn't recommend these enough - and cheaper than the 7 gun Bratton Sound as I recall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jinxy72 Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 (edited) just been looking mung ..... 150 kgs !!!!!! have to check if the floor would take it as im in a first floor flat in a victorian conversion and where have u been sticking the barrel of that pump .... looks a little worn out Edited July 9, 2009 by jinxy72 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleeh Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 Mung, how are they powered - do you have to plug them into the wall, or do they have batteries or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jinxy72 Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 Mung, how are they powered - do you have to plug them into the wall, or do they have batteries or something? battery with a key for back up ... just been looking myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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