Bolts for Fort Knox Vault? Expolsive warning stickers to deter weld attack>

[Irish]

Who makes the strongest bolts that I can get?

Grade 8. What diameter? A couple things to think about are using anti-seize, a washer and the proper torque. You may also want to use an all thread instead, in conjunction with a washer and nut, again, torqued to the proper amount of ft lbs and use anti-seize as well.

[Whootsinator]

I believe you'd be alright if the safe was in a closet, or similarly hidden from view. I don't think firefighters are going to go searching through every closet if your house catches on fire. A burglar probably will, however.

[dwood67]

How about a life size picture of Rosie O'Donnell or Michelle Obama taped to the safe.
That ought to keep everything but the flies away.

[markm]

I always suggest a sign that says "Jehovahs Witness Reading Materials"

That'll keep everyone from taking interest in the contents of any container.

[bkb0000]

Grade 8. What diameter? A couple things to think about are using anti-seize, a washer and the proper torque. You may also want to use an all thread instead, in conjunction with a washer and nut, again, torqued to the proper amount of ft lbs and use anti-seize as well.

torque? anti-seize??

you are obviously not a carpenter.

[Irish]

torque? anti-seize??

you are obviously not a carpenter.

It's from working on jets and some other whiz bang stuff Seizing a nut on to all thread or a bolt, also known as galling, is a severe frickin' pain when it comes time to get them off!

Side note - I'm in your neck of the woods, Portland, for the night. Or hippie dippy patchouli-ville from the looks of it

[DBR]

Here's another way of protecting your safe:

http://www.stopthecrime.com/products.htm

[Fireglock]

I believe you'd be alright if the safe was in a closet, or similarly hidden from view. I don't think firefighters are going to go searching through every closet if your house catches on fire. A burglar probably will, however.

Actually if firefighters are searching your home they will check everywhere. Kids will hide in the most unlikely places. In truth whenever I've searched in a fire structure reading signs was the last thing on my mind. However, a hissing dive bottle or propane cylinder will definitely get your attention and may indeed "hinder" the search of your structure.

[Luke_Y]

I have a Fort Knox Defender now and want to bolt it to the floor. Who makes the strongest bolts that I can get? I am looking for a legit real sticker that an expert would recoginize. Not sure if I want a "warning black powder", Highly explosive, fire works storage etc. Whats the most dangerous thing that I could get on a sticker so a smart thief would not use a welder to get in it? Where can I get legit signs?

When talking about your average burglar, those statements in red are in conflict with reality.

I agree that the above sort of stickers would be dumb on a few levels. First thing I thought was that type of sticker would only serve to make your safe even more interesting to potential thieves. Like some of the others, second thing I thought about was the FD aborting a search, evacuating your residence and the neighbors on sight of the placard, and watching it burn. And yes they will look in closets...

If you can, put your safe in a corner and bolt it to 2 walls and the floor. Make sure to follow manufacturer’s recommendations so as not to compromise the fire rating.

PS have you seen THIS? Had that safe been bolted into a corner with the left side against a wall, it would have taken much longer to get into.

[The_Dude]

Here's another way of protecting your safe:

http://www.stopthecrime.com/products.htm

OC has no affect on 5% of the population. And after you've been sprayed with enough, it only becomes a mild annoyance. An N95 rated mask (dust mask available from 3M) is enough to keep this stuff from bothering you. Don't put all your trust into OC.


Riley~~~