I need to make a chute to go through a 12cm lath and plaster wall in a Victorian house.

At the far end will be one of those cheapo small safes with a keyboard for entry of a code to open it. The safe is currently on a shelf and screwed to the wall.

The other end of the chute will be positioned behind a picture to hide it.

I guess the chute needs to be sloped downwards to discourage the bags of coins and bunches of cash from getting stuck on the way in.

This isn't a particularly high security environment so no need for spikes inside the chute to stop people trying to fish stuff out!

I'm planning to take a square of metal out of the back wall of the safe with an angle grinder where the chute joins the safe.

I reckon the chute needs to be about 6cm high and 10cm wide - not as wide as a letterbox. It probably needs to slope down at about 45 degrees.

I'm planning to cut through the first bit of plaster and laths with a multi tool and hope I'm not near one of the studs, then come through on the other side in a similar manner but further down to allow for the slope.

I'll probably have to make the chute out of MDF but can anyone suggest a suitable pre-made chute material? Maybe the kind of pipe used to vent extractor fans?

On 13/02/2019 16:02, Murmansk wrote:
I need to make a chute to go through a 12cm lath and plaster wall in a Victorian house.

At the far end will be one of those cheapo small safes with a keyboard for entry of a code to open it. The safe is currently on a shelf and screwed to the wall.

The other end of the chute will be positioned behind a picture to hide it.

I guess the chute needs to be sloped downwards to discourage the bags of coins and bunches of cash from getting stuck on the way in.

This isn't a particularly high security environment so no need for spikes inside the chute to stop people trying to fish stuff out!

I'm planning to take a square of metal out of the back wall of the safe with an angle grinder where the chute joins the safe.

I reckon the chute needs to be about 6cm high and 10cm wide - not as wide as a letterbox. It probably needs to slope down at about 45 degrees.

I'm planning to cut through the first bit of plaster and laths with a multi tool and hope I'm not near one of the studs, then come through on the other side in a similar manner but further down to allow for the slope.

I'll probably have to make the chute out of MDF but can anyone suggest a suitable pre-made chute material? Maybe the kind of pipe used to vent extractor fans?

6x10 is a standard steel box section. Your local steel fabricator has
probably got some offcuts somewhere.

Nick

On Wednesday, 13 February 2019 16:02:48 UTC, Murmansk wrote:
I'll probably have to make the chute out of MDF but can anyone
suggest a suitable pre-made chute material?

50 or 60 x 100 is a standard PVC electrical trunking size.

https://www.cef.co.uk/catalogue/prod...hite-3m-length

65 x 65 mm is square guttering downpipe

Is this for prostitutes to hand over their clients' cash discreetly? ;-)

Owain

On 13/02/2019 16:02, Murmansk wrote:
I need to make a chute to go through a 12cm lath and plaster wall in a Victorian house.

At the far end will be one of those cheapo small safes with a keyboard for entry of a code to open it. The safe is currently on a shelf and screwed to the wall.

The other end of the chute will be positioned behind a picture to hide it.

I guess the chute needs to be sloped downwards to discourage the bags of coins and bunches of cash from getting stuck on the way in.

This isn't a particularly high security environment so no need for spikes inside the chute to stop people trying to fish stuff out!

I'm planning to take a square of metal out of the back wall of the safe with an angle grinder where the chute joins the safe.

I reckon the chute needs to be about 6cm high and 10cm wide - not as wide as a letterbox. It probably needs to slope down at about 45 degrees.

I'm planning to cut through the first bit of plaster and laths with a multi tool and hope I'm not near one of the studs, then come through on the other side in a similar manner but further down to allow for the slope.

I'll probably have to make the chute out of MDF but can anyone suggest a suitable pre-made chute material? Maybe the kind of pipe used to vent extractor fans?

45 degrees sounds a bit aggressive. you might find plastic bagged coins
bursting open when they land?

On 13/02/2019 17:19, Bob Minchin wrote:
On 13/02/2019 16:02, Murmansk wrote:
I need to make a chute to go through a 12cm lath and plaster wall in a
Victorian house.

At the far end will be one of those cheapo small safes with a keyboard
for entry of a code to open it. The safe is currently on a shelf and
screwed to the wall.

The other end of the chute will be positioned behind a picture to hide
it.

I guess the chute needs to be sloped downwards to discourage the bags
of coins and bunches of cash from getting stuck on the way in.

This isn't a particularly high security environment so no need for
spikes inside the chute to stop people trying to fish stuff out!

I'm planning to take a square of metal out of the back wall of the
safe with an angle grinder where the chute joins the safe.

I reckon the chute needs to be about 6cm high and 10cm wide - not as
wide as a letterbox. It probably needs to slope down at about 45 degrees.

I'm planning to cut through the first bit of plaster and laths with a
multi tool and hope I'm not near one of the studs, then come through
on the other side in a similar manner but further down to allow for
the slope.

I'll probably have to make the chute out of MDF but can anyone suggest
a suitable pre-made chute material? Maybe the kind of pipe used to
vent extractor fans?

45 degrees sounds a bit aggressive. you might find plastic bagged coins
bursting open when they land?

Could always put a layer of foam or bubble wrap in the bottom of the safe

On 13/02/2019 17:12, wrote:
On Wednesday, 13 February 2019 16:02:48 UTC, Murmansk wrote:
I'll probably have to make the chute out of MDF but can anyone
suggest a suitable pre-made chute material?

50 or 60 x 100 is a standard PVC electrical trunking size.

+1


https://www.cef.co.uk/catalogue/prod...hite-3m-length

65 x 65 mm is square guttering downpipe

Ironically, after I'd posted my question I realised that I have a length of massive electrical trunking in my shed which I bought years ago to house water pipes. This will be very suitable for the task and, yes, maybe a 45 degree slope is a bit much, 30 degrees might be better.

As for is it for handing money to prostitutes - no! I bet they take contactless payments these days - although I'm not sure what £30 would get you in the way of sexual services?

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Ironically, after I'd posted my question I realised that I have a length of massive electrical trunking in my shed which I bought years ago to house water pipes. This will be very suitable for the task and, yes, maybe a 45 degree slope is a bit much, 30 degrees might be better.

As for is it for handing money to prostitutes - no! I bet they take contactless payments these days - although I'm not sure what £30 would get you in the way of sexual services?


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Murmansk Wrote in message:
Ironically, after I'd posted my question I realised that I have a length of massive electrical trunking in my shed which I bought years ago to house water pipes. This will be very suitable for the task and, yes, maybe a 45 degree slope is a bit much, 30 degrees might be better.

As for is it for handing money to prostitutes - no! I bet they take contactless payments these days - although I'm not sure what £30 would get you in the way of sexual services?


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Murmansk Wrote in message:
Ironically, after I'd posted my question I realised that I have a length of massive electrical trunking in my shed which I bought years ago to house water pipes. This will be very suitable for the task and, yes, maybe a 45 degree slope is a bit much, 30 degrees might be better.

As for is it for handing money to prostitutes - no! I bet they take contactless payments these days - although I'm not sure what £30 would get you in the way of sexual services?


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Murmansk Wrote in message:
Ironically, after I'd posted my question I realised that I have a length of massive electrical trunking in my shed which I bought years ago to house water pipes. This will be very suitable for the task and, yes, maybe a 45 degree slope is a bit much, 30 degrees might be better.

As for is it for handing money to prostitutes - no! I bet they take contactless payments these days - although I'm not sure what £30 would get you in the way of sexual services?


Chip & Pimp?

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"Graham." Wrote in message:
Murmansk Wrote in message:
Ironically, after I'd posted my question I realised that I have a length of massive electrical trunking in my shed which I bought years ago to house water pipes. This will be very suitable for the task and, yes, maybe a 45 degree slope is a bit much, 30 degrees might be better.

As for is it for handing money to prostitutes - no! I bet they take contactless payments these days - although I'm not sure what £30 would get you in the way of sexual services?


Chip & Pimp?

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On 13/02/2019 17:19, Bob Minchin wrote:

45 degrees sounds a bit aggressive. you might find plastic bagged coins
bursting open when they land?

Line the safe with foam.

Bill

On 13/02/2019 19:35, Jim K.. wrote:
Murmansk Wrote in message:
Ironically, after I'd posted my question I realised that I have a length of massive electrical trunking in my shed which I bought years ago to house water pipes. This will be very suitable for the task and, yes, maybe a 45 degree slope is a bit much, 30 degrees might be better.

As for is it for handing money to prostitutes - no! I bet they take contactless payments these days - although I'm not sure what £30 would get you in the way of sexual services?


Adam? ;-)

I think Adam would charge rather more than that.

Nick

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On 13/02/2019 19:35, Jim K.. wrote:
Murmansk Wrote in message:
Ironically, after I'd posted my question I realised that I have a length
of massive electrical trunking in my shed which I bought years ago to
house water pipes. This will be very suitable for the task and, yes,
maybe a 45 degree slope is a bit much, 30 degrees might be better.

As for is it for handing money to prostitutes - no! I bet they take
contactless payments these days - although I'm not sure what £30 would
get you in the way of sexual services?


Adam? ;-)

I think Adam would charge rather more than that.

Bull****. He'd do it for free.

Nick Odell Wrote in message:
On 13/02/2019 19:35, Jim K.. wrote:
Murmansk Wrote in message:
Ironically, after I'd posted my question I realised that I have a length of massive electrical trunking in my shed which I bought years ago to house water pipes. This will be very suitable for the task and, yes, maybe a 45 degree slope is a bit much, 30 degrees might be better.

As for is it for handing money to prostitutes - no! I bet they take contactless payments these days - although I'm not sure what £30 would get you in the way of sexual services?


Adam? ;-)

I think Adam would charge rather more than that.

Nick


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On Wednesday, 13 February 2019 18:11:46 UTC, Murmansk wrote:
As for is it for handing money to prostitutes - no! I bet they take
contactless payments these days - although I'm not sure what £30
would get you in the way of sexual services?

I don't think there's much overlap between the ones who take card payments and the ones who'll do anything for £30 cash behind the wheeliebins.

Owain

The number of bank branches closing just now maybe there is a real night
safe glut on the market at knock down prices?
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I need to make a chute to go through a 12cm lath and plaster wall in a
Victorian house.

At the far end will be one of those cheapo small safes with a keyboard for
entry of a code to open it. The safe is currently on a shelf and screwed
to the wall.

The other end of the chute will be positioned behind a picture to hide it.

I guess the chute needs to be sloped downwards to discourage the bags of
coins and bunches of cash from getting stuck on the way in.

This isn't a particularly high security environment so no need for spikes
inside the chute to stop people trying to fish stuff out!

I'm planning to take a square of metal out of the back wall of the safe
with an angle grinder where the chute joins the safe.

I reckon the chute needs to be about 6cm high and 10cm wide - not as wide
as a letterbox. It probably needs to slope down at about 45 degrees.

I'm planning to cut through the first bit of plaster and laths with a
multi tool and hope I'm not near one of the studs, then come through on
the other side in a similar manner but further down to allow for the
slope.

I'll probably have to make the chute out of MDF but can anyone suggest a
suitable pre-made chute material? Maybe the kind of pipe used to vent
extractor fans?

You might like to take a look at you tube for how to open a digital safe. A hammer blow is all it usually takes

I can well imagine that when you buy a digital safe on Ebay for £16 including delivery it won't be very secure, but in this case it's a relatively secure location inside a locked room and relatively hidden within that locked room so it's not an issue.

It's amazing how such a heavy item can be supplied from China at such a low price - and presumably still make profits for various people in the chain