security safe??

amdfanboy · 07-03-2008, 04:31 PM

I need a security safe for 2 17" laptops, and a few other valuables. Smaller valuables. I can't seem to find a cheap one.

I was thinking about going to lowes and buying wood, and making my own safe. I don't care if its fireproof or not. I just want a sturdy safe for my laptops, and my $1,700.00 watch.

yustr · 07-03-2008, 05:39 PM

Make sure its bolted down securely - otherwise, you've just made it convenient for a thief to grab all your valuables at once. The problem with wood is that anyone can get in with a drill and a sawsall. I don't really have a solution for you as the smaller ones won't fit your laptops and the larger ones are ...well, large. There maybe gun safes that in between that would work.

amdfanboy · 07-03-2008, 06:28 PM

I know it would be easy for a thief. I hate when I go away, and put my valuables away, and find out somebody was messing with them. Either my sister or her BF.

I just need something with a lock or something.

amdfanboy · 07-05-2008, 03:03 PM

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/re...uct/B000Z8R7E4

I saw that, and the interior space is: 10 1/2"H x 16 3/4"W x 12 5/8"D

I just want to know if the width is front to back or across left to right? And what is the D???

**SABL** · 07-06-2008, 09:15 AM

The specs listed don't seem to be realistic for what is pictured.

Exterior dimensions: 10 5/8"H x 16/15/16"W x 14 9/16" D
Interior dimensions: 10 1/2"H x 16 3/4" W x 12 5/8"D

The height and width seem to be way off:
Exterior dimension for height vs. interior leaves only 1/8" difference, maybe does not include lining material.
Same thing goes for the width except the difference is 3/16".
The depth is reasonable due to the thickness of the door and lining material= 1 15/16"

Contact the seller and confirm the interior dimensions and compare the measurements of your laptops to the dimensions provided.

Looking at the front of the security box:
Top to bottom = height
Left to right = width
Front to back = depth

Marc

amdfanboy · 07-06-2008, 11:52 AM

Thank you for the info.

ebackhus · 07-07-2008, 02:08 PM

D refers to depth.

With that safe you can probably place the laptops inside easily but they'll most likely have to be slanted.

You'll also want to look for the ability to bolt it down from the INSIDE of the safe. That'll make it so the safe is essentially permanent in its place.

yustr · 07-12-2008, 10:51 AM

If all you're looking to do is keep your sis and her slimy BF out why not just get a locking file cabinet? Load up a drawer with rocks and it'd be almost as good as a safe. And it even comes with "designer handles". LINKY

07-03-2008, 04:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
amdfanboy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 273 OS: Vista Ultimate My System	security safe?? I need a security safe for 2 17" laptops, and a few other valuables. Smaller valuables. I can't seem to find a cheap one. I was thinking about going to lowes and buying wood, and making my own safe. I don't care if its fireproof or not. I just want a sturdy safe for my laptops, and my $1,700.00 watch. __________________ dell xps M170, and dell inspiron 9300 specs: 17" lcd, 1gb ddr2, 160gb hard drive, geforce 6800 go, vista home premium, dvd rw drive, ect.

07-03-2008, 05:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
yustr Asst. Manager, The Conversation Pit Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Connecticut shore Posts: 5,971 OS: XP Pro My System	Re: security safe?? Make sure its bolted down securely - otherwise, you've just made it convenient for a thief to grab all your valuables at once. The problem with wood is that anyone can get in with a drill and a sawsall. I don't really have a solution for you as the smaller ones won't fit your laptops and the larger ones are ...well, large. There maybe gun safes that in between that would work. __________________ If there are lawyers or politicians involved, logic may be a very poor tool for reaching a conclusion.

07-03-2008, 06:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
amdfanboy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 273 OS: Vista Ultimate My System	Re: security safe?? I know it would be easy for a thief. I hate when I go away, and put my valuables away, and find out somebody was messing with them. Either my sister or her BF. I just need something with a lock or something. __________________ dell xps M170, and dell inspiron 9300 specs: 17" lcd, 1gb ddr2, 160gb hard drive, geforce 6800 go, vista home premium, dvd rw drive, ect.

07-05-2008, 03:03 PM	#4 (permalink)
amdfanboy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 273 OS: Vista Ultimate My System	Re: security safe?? http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/re...uct/B000Z8R7E4 I saw that, and the interior space is: 10 1/2"H x 16 3/4"W x 12 5/8"D I just want to know if the width is front to back or across left to right? And what is the D??? __________________ dell xps M170, and dell inspiron 9300 specs: 17" lcd, 1gb ddr2, 160gb hard drive, geforce 6800 go, vista home premium, dvd rw drive, ect.

07-06-2008, 09:15 AM	#5 (permalink)
SABL TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Galena, Ohio Posts: 914 OS: WinXP SP3	Re: security safe?? The specs listed don't seem to be realistic for what is pictured. Exterior dimensions: 10 5/8"H x 16/15/16"W x 14 9/16" D Interior dimensions: 10 1/2"H x 16 3/4" W x 12 5/8"D The height and width seem to be way off: Exterior dimension for height vs. interior leaves only 1/8" difference, maybe does not include lining material. Same thing goes for the width except the difference is 3/16". The depth is reasonable due to the thickness of the door and lining material= 1 15/16" Contact the seller and confirm the interior dimensions and compare the measurements of your laptops to the dimensions provided. Looking at the front of the security box: Top to bottom = height Left to right = width Front to back = depth Marc

07-06-2008, 11:52 AM	#6 (permalink)
amdfanboy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 273 OS: Vista Ultimate My System	Re: security safe?? Thank you for the info. __________________ dell xps M170, and dell inspiron 9300 specs: 17" lcd, 1gb ddr2, 160gb hard drive, geforce 6800 go, vista home premium, dvd rw drive, ect.

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ebackhus Manager, Design Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SATX Posts: 14,137 OS: WinXP Pro SP3/Windows 7 RTM My System Blog Entries: 28	Re: security safe?? D refers to depth. With that safe you can probably place the laptops inside easily but they'll most likely have to be slanted. You'll also want to look for the ability to bolt it down from the INSIDE of the safe. That'll make it so the safe is essentially permanent in its place. __________________ ----------------------------- There are no dumb questions, unless a customer is asking them. Help in the fight against cancer and other serious illnesses.

07-12-2008, 10:51 AM	#8 (permalink)
yustr Asst. Manager, The Conversation Pit Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Connecticut shore Posts: 5,971 OS: XP Pro My System	Re: security safe?? If all you're looking to do is keep your sis and her slimy BF out why not just get a locking file cabinet? Load up a drawer with rocks and it'd be almost as good as a safe. And it even comes with "designer handles". LINKY __________________ If there are lawyers or politicians involved, logic may be a very poor tool for reaching a conclusion.