DIY safe room

[sendit]

I built this "safe" room in my DIY barndo. It should protect valuable items.
It also forms a wall in the living area and a place for a wood burning stove. The mantle is just sitting atop the round stock in the wall at the moment. When the slab of oak I cut dries there will be holes bored in the back so it will slide over them creating a floating mantle.

Lots and lots of sweat went into making this as I did all the work myself. Moved many a pound of steel, wood and rock.

[El Forajido]

I like that! Well done sir

[CabezaBlanca]

Mad skills!

[straightGrizzly]

Very well done. In for the finished safe room!

[drop dead fred]

How big is the room? Or is it more a wall?

[sendit]

The safe room is 14’ long 8’ tall and 8’ wide. I still needs a vault door which I will build in the future.

[RascalArms]

You, sir.........are WINNING!!! Greatness

[southtx]

Good work!!!

[bobc]

Strong work, sir. How did you anchor to the floor? My assumption would be bolts.....and if so, how many? Reason I ask is that I am assuming this will be tornado shelter as well.


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[kruppa24]

Nice

[sendit]

Strong work, sir. How did you anchor to the floor? My assumption would be bolts.....and if so, how many? Reason I ask is that I am assuming this will be tornado shelter as well.


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I used Hilti brand anchors spaced 12” on center. They were quite expensive compared to ones you find at the big box stores.

[texan16]

Very nice !!!

[lanceodom]

Well done!! Keep sending pics!

[bowhunt3]

Nice

[hoghntrncypress]

nice, in for the finished product.