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Few week long project. Major items are done, fews optimizations still remain with lower priority.
Steel door + steel frame + Schlage digital deadbolt
I do plan to add another deadbolt to the top or bottom for higher security while away for extended periods of time. also need to figure out how to modify a pry-protector plate to work with this set up and DIY dog bolts...
Anyway, installed steel knockdown frame. in addition to mnfr hardware, I secured the frame to the studs with eight 3' x 1/2' lag bolts.
Fortified the deadbolt strike plate area similar to concept of normal wood door. This was done by using drill to tap a hole at the back of the bolt box and then installing longer screws to add another contact point.
Note this is also an outswing door, so at this point kicking in is not a possibility. doing what I can to make prying open more noisy, time consuming and requiring tools.
Installed the door with non-removable self-closing spring hinges and a Schlage digital deadbolt. Boom. Self closing door with a lock I can control from anywhere that I have an internet connection. Now she just needs a paint job and will mostly blend in with the rest of the house style.
Gun wall + ammo storage + gun cleaning space
Using the built-ins, I fortified the shelving with 2x3 studs to ensure the weight of ammo will be well supported. Also put some plexiglass down on the far right side to clean guns and not ruin finish. added steel pegboard for pistol mags.
For the gun wall, used rubbermaid hanger thingys. some track lighting which was then pinned to the wall to keep out of way. some garage shovel hanger tracks which were cut to size and fastened to sidewall of inset to store longer guns vertically. rest are in safes. I do plan on making some type of gun display in the built-ins. have not finalized yet.
8ft L shaped office desk
My previous desk set up was pretty lame for the size of new office. So I picked up 8ft European birch wood butcher block and a 6 ft piece cut to size using circular saw with 60 teeth ASB blade. Wood was then treated with Tung oil. Roughly 5 coats, each with sanding between coats. final sanding with 0000 steel wool followed by 800 grit sand.
Steel door + steel frame + Schlage digital deadbolt
I do plan to add another deadbolt to the top or bottom for higher security while away for extended periods of time. also need to figure out how to modify a pry-protector plate to work with this set up and DIY dog bolts...
Anyway, installed steel knockdown frame. in addition to mnfr hardware, I secured the frame to the studs with eight 3' x 1/2' lag bolts.
Fortified the deadbolt strike plate area similar to concept of normal wood door. This was done by using drill to tap a hole at the back of the bolt box and then installing longer screws to add another contact point.
Note this is also an outswing door, so at this point kicking in is not a possibility. doing what I can to make prying open more noisy, time consuming and requiring tools.
Installed the door with non-removable self-closing spring hinges and a Schlage digital deadbolt. Boom. Self closing door with a lock I can control from anywhere that I have an internet connection. Now she just needs a paint job and will mostly blend in with the rest of the house style.
Gun wall + ammo storage + gun cleaning space
Using the built-ins, I fortified the shelving with 2x3 studs to ensure the weight of ammo will be well supported. Also put some plexiglass down on the far right side to clean guns and not ruin finish. added steel pegboard for pistol mags.
For the gun wall, used rubbermaid hanger thingys. some track lighting which was then pinned to the wall to keep out of way. some garage shovel hanger tracks which were cut to size and fastened to sidewall of inset to store longer guns vertically. rest are in safes. I do plan on making some type of gun display in the built-ins. have not finalized yet.
8ft L shaped office desk
My previous desk set up was pretty lame for the size of new office. So I picked up 8ft European birch wood butcher block and a 6 ft piece cut to size using circular saw with 60 teeth ASB blade. Wood was then treated with Tung oil. Roughly 5 coats, each with sanding between coats. final sanding with 0000 steel wool followed by 800 grit sand.
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