SFW205CWB

This safe is just what we needed! It's strong, roomy, easy to operate and we are so glad we went with the manual dial instead of the electronic--we don't have to worry about replacing batteries or the electronics not working since....there aren't any! It's just a basic manual dial safe. It has a very solid feel and locks up tight! When turning the dial, though, you want to remember to just hold the lever up a bit and you will see how easy it turns by doing that. It's a roomy safe and has two inserts-one a tray and the other a bin, to use for keeping items separated. We like that you can easily adjust both the tray and bin to fit your needs. The combination is preset at the factory and is shown on the back cover of the manual. Make sure to make a note of it some place safe where you can easily find it. The manual also shows the serial number for you so that's good to have in case any issues come up. We drilled into, and through, the floor so did not need the concrete bolts. Actually, we used a couple of 7/16" bolts we had and also the matching nuts and cinched them up nice and snug. Make sure when you drill that you drill from the outside of the safe, not inside. The Bosch drill bits went through the metal easily. We then righted the safe and used a brush to clean out the debris. Some of the debris is sharp so watch for it. The door closes nice and snug however the drilling compromises the waterproof feature but it's well off the main floor so that was not an issue but it is something you want to keep in mind when deciding whether or not to anchor the safe.We read the directions before doing anything and they are very clear and easy to follow.All in all, a great safe and we are very happy with it!!A further note: The bottom of the same is very smooth and we were able to slide it along to it's permanent location!! (We are seniors so paid the fee to have it delivered inside our home. It weighs 125 lbs. so it was well worth it to have the delivery men bring it inside)

Why did you pick this product vs others?:Very happy with this safe! Easy to open and lock! No worries about power going off.

If you live in an upper class neighborhood, the kind of thief that would be casing your home is a pro. He's going to know when you're gone for an extended period, then break into your home after avoiding your security system. Once inside, he is likely to find your safe, and if it's not an expensive 700lb gun safe with an sophisticated locking system, your valuables will be gone. But let's be honest, most regular folk won't invest in such a safe, because they either don't have the money, or the valuables they want to secure would not justify the cost.While this safe would not be the best investment to deter a professional burglar in a expensive neighborhood, it will do just fine in most middle class neighborhoods, where less sophisticated, garden variety thieves do their dirty work during the day, and want to get in and out of a home within 10 minutes. Very few can crack a safe combo, and this safe has a secondary key lock if they do. Most won't be carrying the tools to break into it either, and will not want to spend the time trying to saw through any part of the safe, which will also attract unwanted attention. What a thief might try to do is carry the safe out of the home. One would think that would be taking quite a chance with the possibility of neighbors watching, but if you have a dolly in your garage and a blanket, some thieves might take that chance. Keep in mind, if a thief only plans to be in your home for a few minutes, and is feeling bold, he might just park in your driveway. A strong guy could easily pick up this 100lb safe, walk out of your home and throw it in his back seat. Of course, you could bolt the safe to the floor and into the cement slab of your home, which I would highly recommend. It's not a difficult task using masonry anchor bolts and an impact drill. You can rent the drill at Home Depot and buy the bolts there as well. That's what I did, as this safe allows for you to drill and attach it to either a wall of the floor. My safe is going nowhere, unless the thief really knows what he's doing. Not sure if two guys with a long crow bar could get enough leverage to break it from the floor.This safe has a decent amount of room (enough for some cash, jewelry, documents, etc.), and a cheap, but reliable locking mechanism (it's only a $200 safe). Just make sure the handle is fully in the up position, before turning the dial, or it won't turn properly. The only negative I have is the plastic handle. Really? I get it's an inexpensive safe, but come on.

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Very happy with this purchase. Bought it to replace a smaller version with an electronic keypad/key entry lock. No batteries needed here and we prefer that. This really is a much better size and has functioned perfectly in all regards. The weight is a real asset as no one will carry this off easily.