Just a quick tip when using the wedge bolt anchors that Phil used in the video. I use these wedge bolts often in industrial and commercial construction. We drill the holes deep enough so if you ever abandon the hole you just drive the threaded part down into the concrete and patch with a little bit of concrete and you hardly know that there was an anchor there.
Thank you, Phil, for a great video on securing a safe to a concrete floor. Great audio, good lighting, and what it takes others here on UA-cam 20 minutes you did it in less than 3 minutes! 5 stars on a great, concise, SHORT, well done video!
I really appreciate the kind words. I'm actually getting ready to bolt another one down in the near future. Thanks for watching and commenting. Please share my video with others..... might help someone else out. Thanks again for the positive feedback!!!
Thanks for the positive feedback! I figure some folks out there might get a gun safe for Christmas this year, so it seemed like good timing to drop this vid.
You should do a course on how to create an informative UA-cam video. Thank you for not rattling on about useless information and just getting to the how-to. Very clear video, speaking voice, and instructions. Thank you!
Thanks for the clear and short video. I'm trying to apply for a firearms licence in the UK and was worried on the task of getting the safe bolted to the ground but this helped so much. I was considering to pay someone to do it but didnt realise its this easy.
I watched a few other videos before yours. I still had questions. I watched your video and they were answered. You obviously had your video planned out to cover each step with clear and concise instructions. Other videos looked like they were “winging” it. Thank you. For those that have to go through carpet I read you should run the drill bit backwards and the friction will melt a hole in the carpet and not snag it. We shall see.
I recommend putting a waterproof rubber mat down if you are putting safe directly on concrete. I pulled mine up today and there was a ton of moisture under my safe.
wow. sounds like a good tip. Also..... maybe get a dehumidifier. I have one, and I can't believe how much water it pulls from the air. Thanks for watching and commenting, Anthony!
I have a metal safe bolted to my basement floor and when I moved it completely dry. I have a dehumidifier in my basement. I really want to build a platform for my safe in case the basement ever floods.
Is that a high capacity assault drill with an extended anchor clip? I want to do this but theyre illegal in CA. 😅😅 Nice demo, quick and to the point. For a safe that small i think 2 bolts diagonal from each other would be fine. Those anchors are pretty legit.
pretty much impossible. When I moved my safe to my new house, I just sawed the bolts down level with the floor. Otherwise, you would have to bust the concrete around the bolts to get them out.
How do you remove the anchors? I'm sorry but I'm not understanding something here. I see the bolt being unscrewed but the anchor is permanent(?) and so is the big washer holding the safe down.... sooo how do remove it when you have to move the safe? Follow up video, maybe?
The anchors are meant to be permanent. for example..... I had a gun safe at my old house that I bolted to the floor in this manner. When I moved to a new house and took my gun safe with me, I had to cut the anchor bolts even with that floor when I sold the house. Permanent.
No once they are in there in for good. So be carful . Also most have a bull noes above the threads to hit with a hammer. hitting with the nut on can damage the threads.
I've never installed one on carpet, but I don't know why that wouldn't work. It's all about the bond between the concrete and the safe. You just have to deal with the holes in the carpet if you ever moved the safe or moved from the house.
For all my safes I use 1/2” grade 8 bolts that are 4” long. Drill the concrete with a 1 inch Masonary bit. Vacuum out the concrete dust from the hole and fill with Sika Super high strength Anchor bolt apoxy. Stick your bolt in with the bolt head down let it cure. The apoxy Is stronger than the concrete itself. 100% bombproof
Good video. I think I'd rather mark the holes, move the safe to drill the holes, then move the safe back. I prefer that over drilling from the inside of the safe. Some safes aren't large enough for this to be a safe procedure.
Holy crap that music at the end really made me jump. Great video though, looks easier than I thought. I have carpet covering my concrete floor, I guess I just need to mark it, cut spots out of the carpet and pad, then drill though the holes in the safe?
Do you mean 3/8” in Diameter by 3” in length? That’s seems pretty long. Your vid doesn’t look like it’s that long? The ones you’re holding look like they’re 1-7/8” in length. PLEASE LET ME KNOW
If you are worry about humidity, flooding, and drilling into your concrete rebar. 1. Install next to interior walls. 2. Pour a concrete slab area at least 4-6 inches in height and enough area to cover safe. (Try to pour some close by a corner wall and directly on top of existing concrete to bond more to house foundation also watch a tutorial on how to bond existing concrete to new concrete) Drill concrete anchors for the safe to anchor on slab. Lay a nice thick sheet of plastic on top of slab 3. Put a hot rod dehumidifier inside safe. Use a hygrometer to keep moisture between 45 and 55%. Add a whole house dehumidifier if basement gets too humid.
Sweet, Short and to the point, no endless yapping filler to 25 mins like all other YT video. Well done, thank you!
I hope all my videos are just as pleasing
Just a quick tip when using the wedge bolt anchors that Phil used in the video. I use these wedge bolts often in industrial and commercial construction. We drill the holes deep enough so if you ever abandon the hole you just drive the threaded part down into the concrete and patch with a little bit of concrete and you hardly know that there was an anchor there.
Fred! that, my friend, is genius!!!!!!!!!!!!! Never thought of this!!! THANKS!
so basically you add some depth to the hole ? like a quarter inch or so ? thanks
Thank you, Phil, for a great video on securing a safe to a concrete floor. Great audio, good lighting, and what it takes others here on UA-cam 20 minutes you did it in less than 3 minutes! 5 stars on a great, concise, SHORT, well done video!
I really appreciate the kind words. I'm actually getting ready to bolt another one down in the near future. Thanks for watching and commenting. Please share my video with others..... might help someone else out. Thanks again for the positive feedback!!!
Agreed Excellent! Quick and easy
This was one of the best how-to videos I've ever watched. Well done.
thanks
I have to agree with Chuck. One of the best how to videos I have watched. Everything was on point, detailed, and shoot perfectly.
THANKS!
Nice video. Clear and concise. Great job
Thanks for the positive feedback! I figure some folks out there might get a gun safe for Christmas this year, so it seemed like good timing to drop this vid.
You should do a course on how to create an informative UA-cam video. Thank you for not rattling on about useless information and just getting to the how-to. Very clear video, speaking voice, and instructions. Thank you!
That's exactly my intentions when I make a video. Thank you for watching and taking the time to give such positive feedback!
Thanks for the clear and short video. I'm trying to apply for a firearms licence in the UK and was worried on the task of getting the safe bolted to the ground but this helped so much. I was considering to pay someone to do it but didnt realise its this easy.
super EZ!
thanks for posting this video it was the 6th one i watched tonight and by far the best. no bs just short sweet and to the point.
Glad you like my style! I try to get-to-the-point on all of my videos. Hope you like my other ones too
I watched a few other videos before yours. I still had questions. I watched your video and they were answered. You obviously had your video planned out to cover each step with clear and concise instructions. Other videos looked like they were “winging” it. Thank you. For those that have to go through carpet I read you should run the drill bit backwards and the friction will melt a hole in the carpet and not snag it. We shall see.
So how did it turn out?
I recommend putting a waterproof rubber mat down if you are putting safe directly on concrete. I pulled mine up today and there was a ton of moisture under my safe.
wow. sounds like a good tip. Also..... maybe get a dehumidifier. I have one, and I can't believe how much water it pulls from the air. Thanks for watching and commenting, Anthony!
I have a metal safe bolted to my basement floor and when I moved it completely dry. I have a dehumidifier in my basement. I really want to build a platform for my safe in case the basement ever floods.
I have my liberty safe being delivered on Monday really needed this video Thanks Brother.
Michael, congrats on buying the best safe ever made. Liberty is top notch. i bet you paid for that thing!
Thank you for sharing. Well done. Quick and to the point
You’re welcome, Jacob! Thanks for watching and commenting!!!!!
Best video I’ve found. It was very helpful. Thanks for taking the time to make it!!
Thanks, Jay!
This video is perfect! I was planning on buying that exact same safe and bolting it down! Great video!👌👌👌
Excellent! Thanks for taking the time to give positive feedback, Cristian! Let me know how your project turns out.
Clear and simple instruction. Great job.
Thanks!
Thank you for sharing your wisdom.
Glad you found my video helpful my friend!
Is that a high capacity assault drill with an extended anchor clip? I want to do this but theyre illegal in CA. 😅😅
Nice demo, quick and to the point. For a safe that small i think 2 bolts diagonal from each other would be fine. Those anchors are pretty legit.
HA!!! yes it is!
great video. direct and to the point. very informative. thank you
THANKS, Laura! My channel is known for it's get-to-the-point videos. Thanks for watching and commenting. Hope you like my other DIY videos.
Thanks for this. Just what I needed!
You're welcome!
Right to the point. Thanks
thanks for the comment. I definitely try to make all of my videos to the point.
Perfect and simple ❤ thanks.
Glad you liked my video! Thanks for taking the time to comment.
Good video quick and easy and to the point thanks
Glad it helped
Nice video! Are the bolts hard to remove once anchored in to the concrete?
pretty much impossible. When I moved my safe to my new house, I just sawed the bolts down level with the floor. Otherwise, you would have to bust the concrete around the bolts to get them out.
Thanks Phil
@@TheDreamOfATree Remove the nut, then lift safe off floor - saw bolts flush with the ground.
Awesome video! Totally helpful. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
How do you remove the anchors? I'm sorry but I'm not understanding something here. I see the bolt being unscrewed but the anchor is permanent(?) and so is the big washer holding the safe down.... sooo how do remove it when you have to move the safe? Follow up video, maybe?
The anchors are meant to be permanent. for example..... I had a gun safe at my old house that I bolted to the floor in this manner. When I moved to a new house and took my gun safe with me, I had to cut the anchor bolts even with that floor when I sold the house. Permanent.
Thank you Phil
You"re welcome, Michael!
Great video, straight to the point. Thanks dude
You're welcome! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Great simple video... Just what I was looking for
Thank you for the video. Are these bolts removeable if you want to move out?
No once they are in there in for good. So be carful . Also most have a bull noes above the threads to hit with a hammer. hitting with the nut on can damage the threads.
Do you have to cut away carpet if the room you put it in has carpet?
I've never installed one on carpet, but I don't know why that wouldn't work. It's all about the bond between the concrete and the safe. You just have to deal with the holes in the carpet if you ever moved the safe or moved from the house.
Did you put something between the safe and the concrete to protect against rust?
I did not. Really hasn’t been an issue if the concrete is dry. However, it wouldn’t hurt if u think there might be a moisture problem
@@PhilCrockett right on thank you
No problem, Ruben! Thanks for the question.
For all my safes I use 1/2” grade 8 bolts that are 4” long.
Drill the concrete with a 1 inch Masonary bit.
Vacuum out the concrete dust from the hole and fill with Sika Super high strength Anchor bolt apoxy.
Stick your bolt in with the bolt head down let it cure.
The apoxy Is stronger than the concrete itself.
100% bombproof
great tip! THANKS!
Bolt head down??
@@derek10w yeah I’m confused on that too.
thanks for posting!
You're welcome, Leo! thanks for taking the time to comment!
I don’t think what I have is considered a “hammer” drill or has that setting - only drill or screwdriver mode. Do you think it would do the job?
It will take you a lot longer. Ask around and see if your buddies have one. It's totally worth using.
Good video. I think I'd rather mark the holes, move the safe to drill the holes, then move the safe back. I prefer that over drilling from the inside of the safe. Some safes aren't large enough for this to be a safe procedure.
sounds like a good plan, my friend. Glad you like my video.
“Safe” procedure. You’re a Dad, aren’t you?😂
Awesome video thanks,
answered exactly what i needed to know very clearly and well made
Thanks, Phanturm!
Should you want to remove those bolts, do they just back out?
they are in forever. just saw them flush with the floor.
Are anchor bolts removable by means of impact driver or otherwise?
They are nearly impossible to remove. I usually just saw them off flush with the concrete.
What would be the best way to bolt down a safe on the second floor of a house?
Long lag screws into the floor joists, paired up with a possible mount to a wall with long lag screws.
Should i always drill a hole 1/4'' longer?
yes!
Hi Phil...1 question. Is it possible for someone to dislodge the safe with a large crow bar shoved between the safe & concrete floor?
Just curious.
Not if the anchors are deep enough and done right.
Will a Milwaukee impact driver do the trick?
Never tried one. Let me know how it works.
Is the anchor permanently or can u get it out, it seems to lock in place ... and very hard to get out if you was to move spot for the safe
You have to cut them flush with the floor if you want them "out". so.... yes..... they are permanent.
Phil Crockett
Thks
Holy crap that music at the end really made me jump.
Great video though, looks easier than I thought. I have carpet covering my concrete floor, I guess I just need to mark it, cut spots out of the carpet and pad, then drill though the holes in the safe?
You can do it!
Thank you!!!
yw!
Can they be removed later? I move around a lot for work and I need a to be able to remove the safe at a later date.
the anchors are in the concrete for life. Just saw them off level with the floor.
Is removing the bolts the same process but in reverse?
well..... the nuts are. You will have to cut the bolts flush with the floor.
Wow! Thanks. 🖒
You're welcome! Thanks for taking the time to comment!
what if you have to go through tile first? Same process?
I've never had to put one on tile
Smart stuff!
⭐ 😊👍 ☆
THANKS!
What happens if you have carpet than concrete?
I've drilled through carpet covered concrete before. wasn't a problem.
How do you get these out when you move?
You don't. You simply cut the bolts even with the floor.
How do you get it out when you move ?
You unscrew the nuts, remove the safe, and cut the bolts flush with the floor. Hope this helps, Aaron!
Phil Crockett
Thanks
THANKYOU
You're welcome, Steven!
What if you hit Rebar when drilling?
You'll have to move the safe over a bit. rebar is impossible to drill thru
I used Tapcons with a little caulk
good call!
WARNING! - Don't drill if you have a post tension slab without first locating the tendons.
good call
Do you mean 3/8” in Diameter by 3” in length? That’s seems pretty long. Your vid doesn’t look like it’s that long? The ones you’re holding look like they’re 1-7/8” in length. PLEASE LET ME KNOW
I do mean that for sure. Go with what I said, NOT what it appears to be. Thanks for the question!
@@PhilCrockett thanks
Now take a jack and place it between the wall and safe for fast removal....
Or.....don't bolt it down for easy removal and quick get-a-way.
Would be cool to see you test the bolts and holes by rocking the safe
that would be cool, however.... there's an old saying that come into play at some point.....here it is: "A kid can tear up a steel ball"
Cool
Thanks for watching.
How the hell do you take it out of youre moving?
take the nuts off and lift the safe off the bolts. Then saw the bolts flush with the concrete.
@@PhilCrockett holy shit. I guess its better than a hole in the ground you have to quick crete
I would have put the safe in the corner to help stop prying on the door.
Thanks for the tip, however, if you have a safe that can be pried open, then you don't have a "safe" you have a "lock box". Buy a good safe.
2:27 cue the loud music!
ya!
go 6 inch bolt for that Sheet rock box add concrete epoxy
sounds good to me
How do you remove them?
You don’t. Saw them even with the concrete.
If you are worry about humidity, flooding, and drilling into your concrete rebar.
1. Install next to interior walls.
2. Pour a concrete slab area at least 4-6 inches in height and enough area to cover safe. (Try to pour some close by a corner wall and directly on top of existing concrete to bond more to house foundation also watch a tutorial on how to bond existing concrete to new concrete) Drill concrete anchors for the safe to anchor on slab. Lay a nice thick sheet of plastic on top of slab
3. Put a hot rod dehumidifier inside safe. Use a hygrometer to keep moisture between 45 and 55%. Add a whole house dehumidifier if basement gets too humid.
thanks for the tips
@@PhilCrockett you're welcome.
Are you in a bunker?
Nope. In an unfinished basement.
Highly recommend a vapor barrier.
thanks for the tip
On a scale of 1 to 10 how much of a b*tch is it to take those bolts out?
You can't take them out ever. You can only cut them off level with the floor.
good video. short and to the point. very helpful. thanx.
I like to keep all my videos like this. Short and sweet. Thanks for watching.