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Does anyone use the RIDGID Tool Box for gun storage? I know it does not have a fire rating but it can be very secure. I'm running out of room in the safe.
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I have seen a Knaack used where the owner lined all of the surfaces so there was no metal to metal contact. IIRC, he used the same basic material they use in safes and laid everything horizontal in cradles of some sort
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If the Rigid is the same size as a Knaack, they are about 200# +, and then loaded up it won't be easily walking away, but bolting down is always a good idea if it will be in a permanent location
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I think the Ridgid is 200#+. Bolting it down will happen. My spot for it will be in the garage. I just need to do a bit more planning. Thanks, Jerry
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The shipping weight on the five foot box is 225 pounds.
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Yea they are very secure, they can be compromised by a torch or cut off wheel or heavy bars and hammers just like most gun safes and the locks may be easier to pick than a S&G lock but I've used one and have a number of them for tools and other valuables.
In my opinion, finding a cheap used plate safe would be a much more secure route. You can often find good quality used safes for less than new entry-level gun safes and some gun cabinets.
"Secure" is a somewhat subjective term, but the product you are speaking of is not a security product and not a good match if burglary resistance is desired. It could work great for child-resistance and keeping honest people out. It could also be a good match for low-value storage of things that you wouldn't be super upset with were they stolen.
Should someone attempt to forcibly gain entry, the amount of time that locking box protects from an attack will likely be measured in seconds rather than minutes. You could always supplement the security by hiding the locking cabinet in a crafty manner. However, if a criminal is able to locate a hidden locking container/safe that uses 10 or 12 gauge walls, I'd recommend operating under the assumption that the container/safe will be rapidly defeated, and that even with layered security there is a good chance that the contents will be stolen (and hence those products provide a very limited degree of burglary resistance.)
"Secure" is a somewhat subjective term, but the product you are speaking of is not a security product and not a good match if burglary resistance is desired. It could work great for child-resistance and keeping honest people out. It could also be a good match for low-value storage of things that you wouldn't be super upset with were they stolen.
Should someone attempt to forcibly gain entry, the amount of time that locking box protects from an attack will likely be measured in seconds rather than minutes. You could always supplement the security by hiding the locking cabinet in a crafty manner. However, if a criminal is able to locate a hidden locking container/safe that uses 10 or 12 gauge walls, I'd recommend operating under the assumption that the container/safe will be rapidly defeated, and that even with layered security there is a good chance that the contents will be stolen (and hence those products provide a very limited degree of burglary resistance.)
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