Merlin Orr Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 Flex is totally correct. You can't hire someone to move your 800 lb. block of steel, you must master the block of steel. This is a test of strength, ingenuity, and resourcefullness. In a word, manliness. You've got your crew already. In the tradition of Jim Bowie and Davy Crockett, YeahYeah has already volunteered. And he's also thrown down the gauntlet to his bud, Jesse. YY, you da man! Yes, I'm aware that volunteerism got both Crocket and Bowie killed a the Alamo. But, that is why they remain heros (to some of us) to this day. Erik, if you survive, you must come back to relate the tale around this "electronic campfire" to embolden the next generation of warriors, as George has done. If your efforts fail and the safe claims your life, YY or Jesse will return to speak the deeds of your heroism. And I will cerimoniously decorate the walls of my gun room with crude charcoal sketches of the safe smashing your guts out. Yes, you may die! But your legend will live! Now, Cowboy Up, Dammit! The sun's risin' and you're burnin' daylight! Where are we goin'? I don't know! When will we get there? I ain't certain! All that I know is, I am on my way! Reading a post like this truely warms the heart. If, in fact, you pay the ultimate price while battling the safe monster/monster safe, ballads will be sung wherever BEers gather for generations to follow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhino Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 There is a reason why I pay someone else to change my oil. I am a little girly-man! Moving a safe is way too much work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiG Lady Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 Even if Erik HIRES someone to do the 'safe' thing, we'll STILL hear a legendary saga of the move. Win-win. Do what you gotta do, Erik... We'll be all (electronic) ears! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdj Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 Erik, I'm firmly in the camp of "get someone else to do it"! I moved mine from upstairs to down stairs and all it took was a land rover, a furniture dolly and a gaggle of Aikido students. Since my contribution to that process mainly involved watching and laughter, I'd happily offer the same contribution to your move . I'll even offer to take pictures of particularly difficult moments and post them to the forum (Actually, this is all assuming you don't want to do it before 2010 which is the next time I think I have a free moment) Isn't it amazing the way a community responds to a need ... Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 Rhino, I wasn't going to drop the G-man bomb! Really, it never entered my mind. (Hey don't forget, I like to bake bread and drink chi, so I'm somewhat vulnerable on the issue.) Siggy, "do the safe thing". Ah, you are the Mistress of the double-entendre! I love it! Merlin, I'm glad we share the same warped sense of humor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tightloop Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 Sam definately a GM at being a wordsmith, our Siggy, our VixZen, our (dare I say it) Mistress.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uscbigdawg Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 My truck has got no hydraulic lift. And it has a tall bed. First of all, you drive a Toyota and it ain't that tall. That being said, here's three options: 1 - Rent a U-haul motorcycle trailer for like $20-30 and put it on there. 2 - Rent a U-haul truck and put it, along with your other stuff in there as part of the move. 3 - Pay someone to move it (it is tax deductible after all). Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiG Lady Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 ...We all 'warp' so easily around here, I swear. You move a safe the same way you move a large hot-tub: hire professionals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErikW Posted August 27, 2004 Author Share Posted August 27, 2004 You should have seen me move it in to my garage. The guy had it on the dolly and it came down from the truck's lift gate to level ground. After that, it was just the two of us to control it 25 feet down one of the steeper hills in San Francisco (think Bullit) and make a sharp turn in through the garage door. The first 10 feet were no problem, but then physics took over. You know, gravity, momentum, and all that. An object in motion tends to stay in motion, until it reaches terminal velocity down Dolores street and totals a parked Honda Civic. Man, I don't know how we made the turn but we did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiG Lady Posted August 27, 2004 Share Posted August 27, 2004 For those not entirely familiar with the local topography and infrastructure in San Francisco, some of the sidewalks on the steeper hills have STAIRS rather than flat pavement. And don't EVEN ask about parking a car on one of these streets... or having to come to a stop (stoplight) at the top of one of 'em. I STILL--I mean STILL!!--have nightmares about being in a car on these streets. It scared the living HELL out of me as a kid. I mean, like, TERRIFIED!! I can't imagine moving anything larger than a toy poodle on one of these streets! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhino Posted August 27, 2004 Share Posted August 27, 2004 I lived in the Bay Area from 1987 to 1991. I do not miss the hills at all! In fact, the only thing I miss are my family members who live there. I didn't have any guns back then (or interest), so I didn't have to worry about moving safes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AikiDale Posted August 27, 2004 Share Posted August 27, 2004 Flex is totally correct. You can't hire someone to move your 800 lb. block of steel, you must master the block of steel. This is a test of strength, ingenuity, and resourcefullness. In a word, manliness. You've got your crew already. In the tradition of Jim Bowie and Davy Crockett, YeahYeah has already volunteered. And he's also thrown down the gauntlet to his bud, Jesse. YY, you da man! Yes, I'm aware that volunteerism got both Crocket and Bowie killed a the Alamo. But, that is why they remain heros (to some of us) to this day. Erik, if you survive, you must come back to relate the tale around this "electronic campfire" to embolden the next generation of warriors, as George has done. If your efforts fail and the safe claims your life, YY or Jesse will return to speak the deeds of your heroism. And I will cerimoniously decorate the walls of my gun room with crude charcoal sketches of the safe smashing your guts out. Yes, you may die! But your legend will live! Now, Cowboy Up, Dammit! The sun's risin' and you're burnin' daylight! Where are we goin'? I don't know! When will we get there? I ain't certain! All that I know is, I am on my way! I really liked all the cowboy references. I really, really liked the song from Paint Your Wagon, Partner! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tightloop Posted August 28, 2004 Share Posted August 28, 2004 Sam should write a book...TOO COOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doggorloader Posted August 28, 2004 Share Posted August 28, 2004 Two weeks ago with the help of two wide bodied friends moved my new 850 lb safe up a flight of stairs to my new reload room. I would never try it again. With all care possible and even with the door off we couldn't help dinging the moldings and such which required repair. 50 more pounds and I swear we would not have made it. The gun safe made it up without any damage but that was luck. The dealer has an install and delivery charge of $250 with a no damage guarantee and that is what I would do next time for sure. 1st floor and I would do it myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiG Lady Posted August 28, 2004 Share Posted August 28, 2004 Gun safe and household woodwork = $(possible four-figure sum) Cost of professionally moving safe = $(modest three-figure sum) No one getting hurt doing the move = priceless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErikW Posted September 23, 2004 Author Share Posted September 23, 2004 I found this immigrant laborer who doesn't have an honest job... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
short_round Posted September 23, 2004 Share Posted September 23, 2004 but then physics took over. You know, gravity, momentum, and all that. An object in motion tends to stay in motion I'm more familiar with the other part of that ... An object on the couch tends to stay on the couch, especially if there is something more productive to do and there is something stupid on the television to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dead Buff Posted September 23, 2004 Share Posted September 23, 2004 Buy three or more safes of max 50-75kg each, carry them to where you want them (alone like the man you are... ), bolt 'em together, chemical anchor them to the wall, fill 'em up and they are not going anywhere.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErikW Posted September 28, 2004 Author Share Posted September 28, 2004 Ho... lee... shjt... Local safe movers want around $400 just to load it into my truck. A Reno safe mover has a $125 minimum to unload it. Two movers recommended doing it myself, with one helper. They insisted it was easy to tip over to the pickup bed then lift and slide it in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hey QuicksDraw! Posted September 28, 2004 Share Posted September 28, 2004 Easy until that sucker starts to slip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tightloop Posted September 28, 2004 Share Posted September 28, 2004 if your insurance is paid up, move it yourself..if not hire it done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shred Posted September 30, 2004 Share Posted September 30, 2004 You might consult with your local fire department. For some reason (bunch of burly guys with lots of free time, maybe?) the local gun store uses them for deliveries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErikW Posted September 30, 2004 Author Share Posted September 30, 2004 Hmm, the jaws of life could be used to lift it... or air bags... But the SFFD is too busy picking up drunks and junkies. And they'd have a cow when they entered my garage and saw my powder, primers, ammo, race gas, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chp5 Posted September 30, 2004 Share Posted September 30, 2004 I recently bought a new house. I hired a moving company and they made short work of the safe with a refrigerator dolly. It's not worth the chance of damaging the safe or your own back! Just pay someone to move it. Put some $ back into the economy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Run n Gun Posted October 1, 2004 Share Posted October 1, 2004 Erik, Go down to a well-equipped rental yard and explain to them what you’re trying do. This maybe a huge job from your point of few, but they have the equipment you need and you can rent it by the hour, half day or whole day. Everyday people move things that are heavier, larger and more valuable than your safe. I just bought a safe and needed to get it from the store to my house and then into a place in the house that was farthest from the door. One trip to the rental yard, a few minutes explaining my problem and I left with the tools I needed. It went pretty smoothly. Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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