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Need a little help here
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Pm me.
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Jim I would if I were closer and would love to say goodbye in person.
I have moved a 4 ton safe before with 2 people total and a lot of leverage.
I also moved a 700lb safe with myself and my teenage daughter at the time by taking the door off and just laid it on its back into my little utility trailer.
I would advise laying it down on its back on 2 or 3 1000lbs moving dolly's (cheap at harbor freight). Strap each dolly to the safe and then use a come a long with a tow web or something that is wrapped around the bottom of the safe to pull it up the ramp and that should pretty much do it.
I'd be dang careful about someone getting hurt or putting their back out trying to man handle it - especially you, it would be a bad way to start a new beginning…
IF these fine folks just do not seem to be enough then I would say take the door off of the safe and move it separately. Doors can be 1/3 to 1/2 of the total weight of the safe depending on the safe.
However it works I wish you the best and hope it is a safe and uneventful move.
I have moved a 4 ton safe before with 2 people total and a lot of leverage.
I also moved a 700lb safe with myself and my teenage daughter at the time by taking the door off and just laid it on its back into my little utility trailer.
I would advise laying it down on its back on 2 or 3 1000lbs moving dolly's (cheap at harbor freight). Strap each dolly to the safe and then use a come a long with a tow web or something that is wrapped around the bottom of the safe to pull it up the ramp and that should pretty much do it.
I'd be dang careful about someone getting hurt or putting their back out trying to man handle it - especially you, it would be a bad way to start a new beginning…
IF these fine folks just do not seem to be enough then I would say take the door off of the safe and move it separately. Doors can be 1/3 to 1/2 of the total weight of the safe depending on the safe.
However it works I wish you the best and hope it is a safe and uneventful move.
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JIm ,
I am busy today and Saturday.
However....
I would be willing to drive down and help after those days.....
Andy
I am busy today and Saturday.
However....
I would be willing to drive down and help after those days.....
Andy
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I am not sure that I have the actual weight of your safe, saw somewhere around 1,000 lb.
If this is correct, you should be able to move it pretty easily with a rented large reclining dolly.
I have moved a pretty heavy one this way by myself, had to winch it up into and out of my van, but worked flawlessly.
If this is correct, you should be able to move it pretty easily with a rented large reclining dolly.
I have moved a pretty heavy one this way by myself, had to winch it up into and out of my van, but worked flawlessly.
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I have moved a lot of large safes by calling piano movers. they use the same equipment. Good Luck DR
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After not getting enough concrete commitments I've decided to sell.
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See here if interested.
www.northwestfirearms.com
WTS: Liberty Colonial 50 Gun Safe
I cannot safely load my big baby so it's up for sale $1,900 OBO & you move it. It's got a lot of cool stickers on it and is in EXCELLENT CONDITION!!! I've got the innards removed and unbolted for move but will reassemble. Time is of the essence folks, would like to sell it by Saturday. If not...
www.northwestfirearms.com
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Go to Airgas & buy some helium. You may need 2 or 3 tanks or more. Take it home and fill the safe with the helium, don't overfill it for safety's sake. It''ll dent the floor or someone if the helium leaks out too fast. It's also been known to take out light fixtures and a few ceiling fans when overfilled. Tie a couple of sturdy ropes to it so when you get it outside it doesn't get away from you in the wind, or even worse if you overfilled it...up up & away. 
Some help, with a few extra pounds or more on them, are a great addition for safety. It boosts their egos as well.. 
Now gently push the safe in the direction it needs to go. Try not to hit the doors or the jambs, that just makes more work. Double check the winds before exiting the premises. Depending on where you live, you may want to get a 12 hour outlook before heading for the truck. Winds can be tricky.
After you've got the safe into the truck, GENTLY let some of the helium out so the safe sets safely and solidly onto the floor.
CAUTION...don't let all the helium out because you''ll want 'some' left in when you get the safe to a new location. Hopefully you have some helium left over so you can use it to move the safe into it's new home. Just reverse the moving procedure you used to load it to get it into its new home. THEN you let all the helium out!
Congratulations..you're now a safe mover!
Disclaimer: This information provided free of charge. No charges may be held against the sender for misuse of said information!
Dan
Some help, with a few extra pounds or more on them, are a great addition for safety. It boosts their egos as well.. Now gently push the safe in the direction it needs to go. Try not to hit the doors or the jambs, that just makes more work. Double check the winds before exiting the premises. Depending on where you live, you may want to get a 12 hour outlook before heading for the truck. Winds can be tricky.
After you've got the safe into the truck, GENTLY let some of the helium out so the safe sets safely and solidly onto the floor.
CAUTION...don't let all the helium out because you''ll want 'some' left in when you get the safe to a new location. Hopefully you have some helium left over so you can use it to move the safe into it's new home. Just reverse the moving procedure you used to load it to get it into its new home. THEN you let all the helium out!
Congratulations..you're now a safe mover!
Disclaimer: This information provided free of charge. No charges may be held against the sender for misuse of said information!
Dan
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I cannot believe that I am actually considering this. 
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Well I sucker my SIL into buying it this evening before we left. 
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