Getting the screws out of the round safe

[designflaw]

I have had 2 handles broke. Is there a quick/easy way to take the screws out of the vaults?

 

[Randy]

Try heating up the vault head with a torch then spray to screw heads with penetrating oil. Then drill out the screws them out with a left handed drill bit. You can buy them at Home Depot. If your lucky they'll come out as you drill them.

 

[designflaw]

Thank you Randy!

 

[Earl Weiss]

People replace handles?

 

[designflaw]

People replace handles?

I know what u mean, lol. I just have OCD. I want it to look nice/clean but u r right, there is no point in doing this.

 

[Earl Weiss]

I know what u mean, lol. I just have OCD. I want it to look nice/clean but u r right, there is no point in doing this.

I also have a Square stub with a hole for a Puck lock welded to mine along with a circular band of steel that surrounds the puck lock to slow down the dingbats who want to attack the Plug lock. So, the standard handles would not work with that.

 

[designflaw]

I also have a Square stub with a hole for a Puck lock welded to mine along with a circular band of steel that surrounds the puck lock to slow down the dingbats who want to attack the Plug lock.

Can u share a pic of it when u get a chance?

 

[Earl Weiss]

If I did it again I might have a cover for the entire lock made like the Security Door for Some Vaults. I will look for a link or photo

 

[Earl Weiss]

Here it is "High Security Door Front' part # 24050-2 Something like this - of course round Would also need the tab that this hooks on to as well as the piece for the Lock to bolt to. . https://store.colemanhanna.com/images/24050-2.JPG

 

[designflaw]

Thanks @Earl Weiss. Very helpful.

 

[OurTown]

People replace handles?

How do you get them out without handles? Ours are sometimes difficult even with the handles.

 

[I.B. Washincars]

How do you get them out without handles? Ours are sometimes difficult even with the handles.

Earl has the tab for a puck lock. I'm sure that's decent grab handle, or just hook it with the wrench.

 

[Earl Weiss]

How do you get them out without handles? Ours are sometimes difficult even with the handles.

Usually the Allen wrench has enough friction that it will rotate the entire head and pull it back. If not the steel that encircles the Puck lock and tab are easy to grab.

 

[OurTown]

Usually the Allen wrench has enough friction that it will rotate the entire head and pull it back. If not the steel that encircles the Puck lock and tab are easy to grab.

Our heads are not stainless and they build up rust around them.

 

[cbchevy4x4]

I i have a handle break i dont replace it for the very reason of having to fight to drill screws out. I take a piece of copper wire and loop it through the retainers and twist it back on itself and make my own handle.

 

[Zar]

I have had 2 handles broke. Is there a quick/easy way to take the screws out of the vaults?

A fragramatics vac tool will remove it. If it is smaller than a 12mm. I suggest getting a stare 12 and dilling the middle to 3mm.

 

[Bodhi]

Use a curved claw hammer insert where handle was and wedge hammer against outside edge of vault. No way to get screws out, you will end up stripping them. Also, attach a wire wheel to drill and clean out rust around inner part of vault and spray with wd40 or something similar after. Also, lubricate throws on vault cover. You need to do this at least twice a month depending on where you are located. Definitely need to cover plug lock. I had someone try to drill mine out on 12 vaults, ruined every lock. I ended up having to drill out plug locks to get open and had to buy new safe covers at 350.00 each.