I've recently been considering building my own gun safe. I work as a welder, so I have access to the equipment as well as getting the material at a discount rate.
I've never considered buying one due to the cost, but as my collection has grown over the past several years, I'd like to fabricate one to fit my needs and also save money. Although I'm not familiar with the different designs for safes, I plan on checking out some at the shops to get ideas. I hope to build something unique, so I'm not ruling out any ideas like a hidden wall safe or something along those lines.
I currently have 5 long guns and 5 handguns, along with about 2000 rounds of ammo (not counting .22's). I expect that count to grow over the years.
I haven't even tried to estimate the dimensions yet, but I'm looking for suggestions and ideas for the construction. If affordable, I'd like to make it fireproof (resistant) but I need details on the materials needed. Metal thickness, mounting, hinge and locking specs would help a lot.
Please submit any ideas and suggestions.
Thanks in advance.
I've never considered buying one due to the cost, but as my collection has grown over the past several years, I'd like to fabricate one to fit my needs and also save money. Although I'm not familiar with the different designs for safes, I plan on checking out some at the shops to get ideas. I hope to build something unique, so I'm not ruling out any ideas like a hidden wall safe or something along those lines.
I currently have 5 long guns and 5 handguns, along with about 2000 rounds of ammo (not counting .22's). I expect that count to grow over the years.
I haven't even tried to estimate the dimensions yet, but I'm looking for suggestions and ideas for the construction. If affordable, I'd like to make it fireproof (resistant) but I need details on the materials needed. Metal thickness, mounting, hinge and locking specs would help a lot.
Please submit any ideas and suggestions.
Thanks in advance.