Vault Doors?

[IndyGunworks]

I tried to search to find the thread but no luck. I remember reading on here a while back about someone who was making vault doors that could go into an opening in 8 inch thick concrete. I think the door cost around 1500 bucks. At least that's the most I can afford to spend when I build the house and am kicking around the idea of having a vault poured in with the basement. Anybody got any links as to how these things are installed and perhaps one to where I can purchase the door for 1500 or less?

 

[Lunati]

Here you go:

https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/general-firearms-discussion/147543-vault-door.html

Liberty makes a great door: http://www.libertysafe.com/safe-vault-doors-safes-ps-13.html

Edit! Nevermind, didn't see they retail for 6.5k

 

[Mr. Habib]

Here are some from Fort Knox. No prices listed, though.
Vault Room Doors | Fort Knox
Have you tried Johnson Safes? I'll bet he could make one for you.
Didn't Hornady put one in his new house? There was a thread on here with pics IIRC.

 

[IndyGunworks]

I called Johnson but the office was closed... they are supposed to call me tomorrow.

 

[chipdog4]

Orions in Clarksville has a couple.

Been thinking about excavating under the front porch and putting in a vault door. That should be about 30' long and 10' wide.
Not buying anymore safes, so I guess I have to quit buying guns... For now.

 

[IndyGunworks]

by the way who is the "he" you guys keep talking about. when I called I mentioned INGO and the lady just said ........"ok"......... like she had never heard of us. who is the person I should ask for to talk to someone who knows what they are talking about.

 

[dboz]

Gun Safes for Sale | Vault Doors | Storm Shelters - Sportsman Steel Safes

A little above your stated price range, and shipping and handling from CA is about $400 when sent through Old Dominion Freight, but they make a quality product and their customer service is excellent. Good luck

 

[IndyGunworks]

I like the black swamp security... mechanical lock, not battery powered, and pour in capability. seems like it would be error proof if I pour it in, and much more secure. I only wonder what their shipping charges would end up being.

 

[fireball168]

I only wonder what their shipping charges would end up being.

It is four hours from Indy, rent a trailer and go get it.

 

[IndyGunworks]

It is four hours from Indy, rent a trailer and go get it.

good catch.... I have a buddy I visit in bowling green anyways... I guess I just assumed they were far away as I didn't recognize the 419 area code. No need to rent a trailer either. it will fit in my pickup.

 

[Mgderf]

I installed one of these for a customer a couple of years back. I understand this is quite a bit more than your stated budget, but this is the only one I have experience with installing.
I've built a few Schwab vault doors, but that's a different story.

2013 Browning Security Door Six Panel #Security Door Six-Panel

 

[hornadylnl]

Mine is poured in 6" of concrete. They make from small/cheap all the way up to the big boys.

Near Toledo.
Custom and Stock Vault Doors

 

[hornadylnl]

Are you putting tile anywhere in your first floor?

 

[danmdevries]

This is what I"m using:
-Specialty Safes - Security Door, 17, Browning Gun Safe Product

A bit over budget, but the hide in plain sight and the remote keypad is perfect for me.

 

[scootn103]

Browning made a real nice one that looked like a six panel door ..

 

[bobby knight]

I have a complete set of 7x5 vault doors for $2000 if anyone is interested.

 

[IndyGunworks]

PM sent w/ my phone number.... I wouldn't mind seeing some pictures. Not sure what you mean by "set" of doors though.

 

[IndyGunworks]

Are you putting tile anywhere in your first floor?

No tile for now.

 

[BE Mike]

I would pick a general contractor who has built more than one vault. There are plenty of considerations regarding ventilation, lighting and dehumidifying. Any brand name vault door should do. I know folks who had a vault built and they installed individual safes inside. That gives another layer of protection.

 

[DRob]

I would pick a general contractor who has built more than one vault. There are plenty of considerations regarding ventilation, lighting and dehumidifying. Any brand name vault door should do. I know folks who had a vault built and they installed individual safes inside. That gives another layer of protection.

I like the idea of a basement room with individual safe/safes . It allows the "vault room" to be big enough to be used as a storm shelter. The outer door can be a heavy door, perhaps "fire-rated", but doesn't need to be a true vault door.