Gary72
Plinker
I just ordered a Custom Johnson safe. The BR-660 is normally a two door safe measuring 60” wide x 72” tall by 28” deep. I had the depth increased to 30” to take advantage of the space I have along with making it easier to add some hanging storage on the inside of the door. I also had lighting and humidity control added as options and will have Jeff deliver and fasten the safe to my concrete floor. I have the tools to do this, but his rates are fair and it makes sure this important chore is not delayed. Securing a safe to the floor means it has to be broke into on site, something most criminals do not care to do. In about 4 to 6 weeks I should have plenty of room for what I now have plus what I may add in the future. "Update" Turns out Jeff must have got a lot of Christmas orders like mine. I now expect it to arrive the middle of March so about 10 weeks. Hopefully he has caught up some by now March 2nd.
I looked at about every type and brand of safe available and found Jeff’s safes the best value. The much lighter and less expensive safes made overseas may be OK for keeping the honest and under aged from accessing what is in the safe, but they just do not match up with a Johnson safe, even his less expensive JS series. The BR series includes 3/8” plate doors, 7 gauge bodies, continuously welded seams, heavy duty hinges, ceramic insulation and quality hardware which make for a safe that I can trust to defy all but the best burglars and most any house fire. Jonson safes have a 2,600 degree 1 hour fire rating due to the solid welding and ceramic insulation which is important if the contents are to make it through a fire in good condition. The 1,200 degree 45 to 90 minute ratings fall short in a large house fire. For sure no one is going to easily carry it off with an empty weight of over 1,800 lbs. J
As always Jeff was fun to banter with during the placing of the order and when I was having trouble deciding how to outfit the shelves it was good to hear that if my needs change down the road he will take care of the change. I feel very comfortable purchasing this well built safe built just north of Indy.
I looked at about every type and brand of safe available and found Jeff’s safes the best value. The much lighter and less expensive safes made overseas may be OK for keeping the honest and under aged from accessing what is in the safe, but they just do not match up with a Johnson safe, even his less expensive JS series. The BR series includes 3/8” plate doors, 7 gauge bodies, continuously welded seams, heavy duty hinges, ceramic insulation and quality hardware which make for a safe that I can trust to defy all but the best burglars and most any house fire. Jonson safes have a 2,600 degree 1 hour fire rating due to the solid welding and ceramic insulation which is important if the contents are to make it through a fire in good condition. The 1,200 degree 45 to 90 minute ratings fall short in a large house fire. For sure no one is going to easily carry it off with an empty weight of over 1,800 lbs. J
As always Jeff was fun to banter with during the placing of the order and when I was having trouble deciding how to outfit the shelves it was good to hear that if my needs change down the road he will take care of the change. I feel very comfortable purchasing this well built safe built just north of Indy.
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