Gun Safe moving. pallet removing. & leveling. Tricks of the trade

[357hank]

My Liberty safe has a beautiful paint job on it, so the only thing I'd do different would be to wrap it in a moving blanket before I just slam the dolly up against.. Would hate to see it scratched before it's even set in place, but I guess I just have OCD. Good video though.

[phlyingphetus1]

That guy's a badass.

[swdspp]

My safe is smaller but weighs 2,300 pounds. Not sure I could shove it around like that.

[DeanSafe]

@swdspp Your right, the smaller size and bigger weight makes it tougher but you can lift a corner with a crowbar and put some 1" to 1.5" pvc pipe under it and roll it around as needed. Watch your toes.

[RETIREINARIZONA]

Thank you for a GREAT video. All very simple once you know the tricks, Thanks for sharing.

[pharmokan]

Good video!

[asmith1923]

You're the man!



[Mike1535]

Your a Pro.

[ironbar66]

Excellent video. You answered every question I had about how to get a safe into my garage!

[stangGTKKK187]

damn...so that's how u do it....i had to call my friend to help me carry it to my garage

[TheBlueMeanie]

wow, great video!!!

[drummerlars]

great video

[DeanSafe]

@drummerlars Thank you kind works and thanks for watching

[806D2]

Great video! I was hoping to use your pipe trick to get my safe off the pallet, but it came on metal 'legs' instead, so I used a car jack and a prybar to take them off. How heavy is that safe in the video? I'm a pretty hefty guy but I can't shove my 1000 pounder around like you did in your video.

[DeanSafe]

@806D2 The safe in the video is just over 600lbs, I'm a big guy and I have trouble pushing 1000lbs as well unless I can get my wife to help. Its all about breaking the friction, if you cant get some help, get some PVC and you'll be off and running in no time.

Hope this helps

John

[806D2]

@DeanSafe I ended up using a 2400 pack of BB's. The safe just rolled across the floor like it was on ball bearings (which it kinda was) and I just bolted it in place with the BB's under it. They give it a little air space in case the concrete weeps.

[DeanSafe]

@806D2 Great Idea, I like it..

[raneve23]

Ya but try that on carpet

[DeanSafe]

@raneve23 Carpet has it's problems, we have the tools to do the job but for the home owner 1" to 1.5" pvc pipe makes for a quick job.

thanks for watching.

John

[WatchRyder]

"An it's just that easy!" :D

Nice video, great tips.

[DeanSafe]

@WatchRyder Thanks for your kind comments by the way I hit you channel and I love the motorcycle drags in Thailand.

[SteveK99Sub]

Excellent video.  Do you have to be concerned about denting a hard wood floor when moving into the house?

[DeanSafe]

@SteveK99Sub Most of our dollies and Equipment are wood floor friendly But it can happen so we always put down "ram board", plywood, or sheet metal for added protection

[SteveK99Sub]

@DeanSafe Appreciate the help. I'm on the East coast. Trying to decide if I can handle a 690lb safe myself or need professional movers. Have to go up 3 brick steps on front of house, across tiled floor and across wood floor. Was thinking about 1/2" plywood or 2x12 planks. 2x12's would be more fun to maneuver around but provide better protection but sounds like overkill? Wish you guys lived in my neighborhood... :-)

[DeanSafe]

@SteveK99Sub Let me start off by saying it's not a refrigerator, you could get hurt, and don't try it alone. That said, the brick steps will be the hard part. Build a strong ramp (maybe the 2X12's) with 4X4 supports on the steps. 3/8" to 1/2" will do fine on the floor but put a pad or blanket down first. then beg, borrow or steal a appliance dolly with kick out back wheels. You and two guys will be needed for the steps but one man can move a safe around the house with a good appliance dolly

[SteveK99Sub]

@DeanSafe Thanks again. I've tried several places trying to find an appliance dolly with kick out back wheels. No one seems to rent them. Guess that would make things way too easy. I like the idea of the 2x12's and 4x4's for the front steps. It's going to be scary getting up those stair no matter what we do. Heavy items on wheels on ramps is always interesting.. :-)

[DeanSafe]

@SteveK99Sub Yep, steps are always the hardest part. We use stair climbing dolly's but at $4000.00 each plus training no one rents them. The appliance dolly sare around and would be my first pick not the only way. You can always use the two wheel appliance dolly but balance is more critical, better team work, and more beer after. please let me know how it went. thanks John

[pslgreg]

Ok, now what do I do with a 1,000 pound safe on a vinyl floor?

[DeanSafe]

@pslgreg Good question. Before we invested in expensive moving equipment we used pvc pipe. Its cheap, easy to cut, and will handle over a 1000lbs. and it's vinyl friendly. hope this helps P.S. watch your fingers.

[bigtood]

Not one single "F-bomb." Kind of disappointing. He did say "reach around" and "grab the nut," which kinda' saved the whole clip. By the way, what's a safe?

[DeanSafe]

@bigtood Your a sick puppy.... I like that!