Mover for gun safe?

steveh326 · Apr 11, 2012

hey all, fairly new to your forum. My son-in-law in Frederick county needs a gun safe moved from his garage down around back of the house to the basement. he has a basement walk out. he and I got it off the truck but the garage was as far as we could get it, it's a fairly big sucker.

I talked to a safe mover one day out of Boonsboro (IIRC), but I have since lost his number. Anyone know of any safe movers out there working in fredereck county?

many thanks.

Blue Falcon · Apr 11, 2012

Gun Connection moves safes. 410-335-7252

lx1x · Apr 11, 2012

depend on the size of the safe... it will be cheaper to call few friends over and buy them beer..

Neot · Apr 11, 2012

lx1x said:
depend on the size of the safe... it will be cheaper to call few friends over and buy them beer..

+1 This, but make sure you give them the beer after they move it, otherwise things might get a bit dicey

Mdeng · Apr 11, 2012

RJ Lock and Security in Hagerstown. There good people and support 2A. 301-797-7878

davsco · Apr 11, 2012

steve's safes moved my BIL's safe from Ashburn, VA to Baltimore, sure they will do your as well. my BIL and i both bought safes from him and were pleased with the service.

although the last time i posted about him folks were saying he was hard to get in contact with...

CPT Ethanolic · Apr 11, 2012

steveh326 said:
hey all, fairly new to your forum. My son-in-law in Frederick county needs a gun safe moved from his garage down around back of the house to the basement. he has a basement walk out. he and I got it off the truck but the garage was as far as we could get it, it's a fairly big sucker.

I talked to a safe mover one day out of Boonsboro (IIRC), but I have since lost his number. Anyone know of any safe movers out there working in fredereck county?

many thanks.

IF it's just downstairs, seems that 2-3 guys and a dolly should be able to handle it.

rdc · Apr 11, 2012

If you can remove the door and move it in two parts that helps. In every safe I've moved most of the weight is in the door. 2-3 guys and a dolly should do it. A floor jack and some 2x4s help with door removal/install.

BlackBart · Apr 11, 2012

Id get a couple really dumb guys, maybe a couple ex jarheads or army pukes. They don't feel pain or hernias like people do. :innocent0

Shiny pennies about a dozen or so should work.

CPT Ethanolic · Apr 11, 2012

BlackBart said:
Id get a couple really dumb guys, maybe a couple ex jarheads or army pukes. They don't feel pain or hernias like people do. Shiny pennies about a dozen or so should work.

Frederick is quite close to FT Detrick. I'm sure there's plenty of PFCs who could use a 6-pack.

Speed3 · Apr 11, 2012

I moved recently in frederick county and rented a dolly for $10 and moved it ourselves. If ground is soft get 2 sheets of plywood and alternate to spread the weight.

Mt Airy · Apr 11, 2012

Go see Sara @ the gun shack she was just telling me about someone local that is in the safe business and he has moved a few for her.

Sundazes · Apr 11, 2012

Is Thompson Safe still in business in Fredneck? If so they should be able to do it.
I had White Marsh Arms move safe for me a couple of times. Worth every penny. Ask for Jamie. They have the know how and proper tools.

rsideout · Apr 11, 2012

You could try MD Shooter member - Safecracker. He is in the safe business. His name is Dave and the number is 410-644-1800. He delivered a 1,200 pound safe to my house and we moved it into the basement.

Speed3 · Apr 11, 2012

Forget paying anyone...if you need a hand let me know and I will try to make it out there to help.

platoonDaddy · Apr 11, 2012

sundazes said:
Is Thompson Safe still in business in Fredneck? If so they should be able to do it.
I had White Marsh Arms move safe for me a couple of times. Worth every penny. Ask for Jamie. They have the know how and proper tools.

Yep, they were at the show in Frederick still selling them.

7313 Grove Rd
Suite M
Frederick, MD 21704

Phone: 301-631-1500

tc617 · Apr 11, 2012

I feel your pain... I bought a 1500lbs Mosler safe from safecracker that I was planning to lower it down into my basement stairs using the rear bucket of my Case 540E backhoe. Now I am having second thoughts because I am afraid that it may be too much weight. I am going to have to load the front bucket with counterweights and do a test lift in the yard before I get up the nerve to move it into the basement.

safecracker · Apr 11, 2012

tc617 said:
I feel your pain... I bought a 1500lbs Mosler safe from safecracker that I was planning to lower it down into my basement stairs using the rear bucket of my Case 540E backhoe. Now I am having second thoughts because I am afraid that it may be too much weight. I am going to have to load the front bucket with counterweights and do a test lift in the yard before I get up the nerve to move it into the basement.

Best to winch it down if you have the room and an anchorpoint. I dragged 1800+ lbs up a flight of stairs today. Let me know if you need any advice...

Winged Pig · Apr 12, 2012

davsco said:
steve's safes moved my BIL's safe from Ashburn, VA to Baltimore, sure they will do your as well. my BIL and i both bought safes from him and were pleased with the service.

although the last time i posted about him folks were saying he was hard to get in contact with...

+1

Great guy to deal with and very professional.

Winged Pig · Apr 12, 2012

davsco said:
steve's safes moved my BIL's safe from Ashburn, VA to Baltimore, sure they will do your as well. my BIL and i both bought safes from him and were pleased with the service.

although the last time i posted about him folks were saying he was hard to get in contact with...

+1

Great guy to deal with and very professional. He is always at the Chantilly show if you have problems contacting him, but I had no issues like that.

Sorry for the double post.

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