On Wed, 9 Nov 2005 18:53:24 +0000 (UTC), "Cyril Bonnett"
wrote:

Any suggestions on moving safes

All depends on the size, the complexity and especially on the floor
surface.

If they're on concrete and you're not moving them far, then an engine
crane and suitable strops will move something up to 3'-4' high without
too much trouble. If they're on a less even surface, then you might
need to lay down plywood and shim around door thresholds etc. If they're
6' high media safes, then have a professional deal with it. You can also
use a palanquin pole with a couple of hefty rugger buggers under it.
200lbs of safe is still easily shifted by simple shoulder power, but
watch the strops don't slip.

If the lock is complex and especially if it has a glass relocker plate,
be _very_ careful about moving it. Don't bang it. Move it with the door
open and wedged / strapped in place, not just unlocked. If the relocker
should happen to fire, it's a lot cheaper to fix if it does it with the
door open. After installing and shimming to level them up, check that
the locks / combination are correctly set and working right before
closing the doors - especially for combination locks they're easily
knocked in transit.

Some safe have doors that are easily lifted off for shipping. Make use
of this if you can.

I find my huge roll of 2" velcro to be invaluable as non-sticky gaffer
for holding strops and doors etc in place during moves like this.