False Wall

[parson]

A post about gun vaults got me thinking (sometimes a dangerous thing!). Has anyone here ever considered a false wall to conceal guns & valuables? I've kicked the idea around since a burglary a few years back, but haven't gotten serious about it yet.

Opinions?

 

[snapping turtle]

I see lots of false walls. More common than you think in older homes. I would look at closet area if you are doing to make one the ones I have seen in the closet are better concealed.

 

[ATM]

Um... No...

Well, maybe, but I have no idea what you are talking about.




shhhh.

 

[AuntieBellum]

I'd like to build a false wall over this thread so that my husband doesn't get any ideas...

he has enough unfinished projects already.

 

[parson]

I'll likely use a closet if I ever pursue the idea. As far as unfinished projects- husbands consider them as "job security".

 

[42769vette]

i thought about it, but decided to go with the safe for fire and moisture reasons

 

[snapping turtle]

i thought about it, but decided to go with the safe for fire and moisture reasons

Small easy retrieval compartments abound in my house. 2 as a matter of fact and two more in furniture.

 

[slimplmbr]

We have a house that was built around 89-90 and it looks like someone had this idea when they finished the basement. I have looked in and around it and there is no reason other than hiding something that this little "room" was built. I have measured it and the opening and much to my enjoyment looks like a fire and waterproof gun safe will fit perfectly in it. But my thought is if you can have a false wall or room that a safe can fit in have the best of both worlds

 

[vtxrecruiter]

False walls are not much defense. Most GOOD thieves know how to find them. Better to have a GOOD safe bolted down. I used Redheds into my foundation concrete

 

[redneckmedic]

False walls are not much defense. Most GOOD thieves know how to find them. Better to have a GOOD safe bolted down. I used Redheds into my foundation concrete

I could have your redhead empty in less than 10 mins.... and I'm not even a good thief.

Best Idea is a false wall over a gunsafe. Or a disguised gun safe.

 

[hunt4fun]

Years ago when I started buying guns, I bought one of the double door Stack-On models. Its bolted to the wall and has two metal rods for each door, one goes up and one goes down. It's not a safe, but it would take time to get into it. I mentioned the idea of a safe to the wife yesterday. Let's just say that I got a less than excited response.

 

[sandman]

I could have your redhead empty in less than 10 mins.... and I'm not even a good thief.

Best Idea is a false wall over a gunsafe. Or a disguised gun safe.

Just curious.... But how do you plan to empty a redhead?

 

[Andre46996]

I could have your redhead empty in less than 10 mins.... and I'm not even a good thief.

Best Idea is a false wall over a gunsafe. Or a disguised gun safe.

You must be outstanding since a "redhead" is a anchor...

I have removed large sections of reinforced concrete trying to pull a redhead with an overhead 5 ton crane, makes a very loud pop, kinda like an explosion. (had to prove a point to an over educated engineer on the strength of straight line pull of a 7/8 Redhead.

 

[AuntieBellum]

I'll likely use a closet if I ever pursue the idea. As far as unfinished projects- husbands consider them as "job security".

Haha, then my husband is set for quite a few years. Seriously, though, I don't really find the idea terrible. Our little house doesn't really have the right spot for a gun safe, so a closet might just work. Now the false wall itself is easy, but does anyone have any ideas for making the new cavity more gun safe-like?

 

[JoeMumz]

always wanted to do this. never started yet really should

 

[GhostofWinter]

You must be outstanding since a "redhead" is a anchor...

I have removed large sections of reinforced concrete trying to pull a redhead with an overhead 5 ton crane, makes a very loud pop, kinda like an explosion. (had to prove a point to an over educated engineer on the strength of straight line pull of a 7/8 Redhead.

Umm...I think he was thinking of the Bass Pro Shop's store brand name which is also redhead.

Greg

 

[Muddy_Ford]

Yeah redhead anchors are ok............ but id rather use A-7 epoxy with Grade B-7 structual rod.

Have fun trying to pull that outta anything.

 

[Dawall]

Built one in my old home along with a floor safe for daily use. Had friends over to try and find it and they never did. It was fun watching them try. Showed them in the end and they built one also along with safe rooms. Just get creative and think before you do and use good materials. The buyer of my home was amazed.

 

[MarlinMan68]

I prefer my safe.Its bolted to the wall and the floor.I also have a home alarm system.I think alarm signs in your yard are even a good deturent,I think when thieves see one they move on.

 

[Yamaha]

I prefer my safe.Its bolted to the wall and the floor.I also have a home alarm system.I think alarm signs in your yard are even a good deturent,I think when thieves see one they move on.

unless they really want in.....if they know you have something they want, certain weapons generally, that won't stop em....I'm considering building a locking bookshelf to hide the opening to my closet at some point, then get a 24gun safe(bout as big as I can get upstairs) and then a work bench to do work and cleaning on.

Both of the other houses on our homestead have hidden rooms, the oldest has basically a vault in its basement, go figure the guy who built it in the late 1800's owned a bank...lol