How to secure a shed door
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- Опубліковано 29 лис 2014
- Doors on sheds and outbuildings can often easily be opened by a potential thief, here a length of unistrut and unistrut saddle clamps are used to make a bar that spans past the full width of the doors which means the doors cannot be opened without using the key- even if the hinges are removed from the door.
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Just bought all the parts to do this on my shed. Many thanks for video and subsequent comments. Top bloke 👍
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I think it was when I saw the carriage bolts I was sure you knew what you were doing and had really thought it through. Nice job, cheap and effective, can't ask for more!
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But since the carriage bolts are going through the flange of the bracket and the washer, the square portion of the carriage bolt's head is probably not digging into the wood, thus kind of defeating the purpose of the carriage bolt. Spot welding the carriage bolt to the bracket would keep it from spinning though.
@@CurmudgeonExtraordinaire Doesn't matter - the bolts don't even have to be tight - the whole purpose of the bolt is that you need access to the rear to remove, which you ONLY have if you have if you can open the doors.
Simple but brilliant. A way of keeping things secure and I bet you got it done in under an hour. A big thumbs up.
Thanks Tony ;-)
Nice job !
Just seems like a dam shame how thieves and vandals are influencing our projects and lives.
I know all about that... South African here... everything we work years for are taken and then justified with some dumb shit logic.
Can't find a good container lock anywhere right size such as abus or squire anyone help out don't want a cheap one
What worst is place your item in storage and the storage accidentally cut your lock off. Then later 2years it is broken into.
Great video, that looks very secure! Your recent series of security videos have been very helpful.
Thanks, I'm glad the videos help ;-)
I like that, neat and secure. No more difficult to install than a standard lock and just as easy to use but a big improvement and it just screams out "don't bother" to anyone wanting to break in.
Thanks, yes I don't think anyone would attempt to get in through the doors.
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Just found your video. Great idea and I am going to secure my shed this way. Thank you!
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Great video, i need to do something similar as all i've ever had on my shed is a waterproof padlock i think i bought years ago at Poundland lol. Never seized though but quite a few petrol tools in there. Thanks for tip and upload.
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Thanks for this video U.H. it is very relevant to me and I shall be looking into doing something similar, I am more than impressed with this idea. N.
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Great video and great idea to use Unistrut for this purpose.
One point to keep in mind, depending on how far the doors will swing out, looking at the position where you have mounted the "U" brackets, it looks like they would interfere with opening the doors past 90-degrees. It could easily damage the hinges if there is no fixed stop preventing the doors from opening further.
I'd recommend locating the brackets further out from the doors, perhaps 10 or 15 cm. While planning such an installation, keep in mind that while it might be handy to do things a particular way because of an existing stud, you should consider everything and mount the bracket where you need it even if you need to add an additional stud or horizontal cross member.
+Kevin Fegan
Good point ;-)
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@@ultimatehandyman what size lock did you use
Just did this to my shed today! Thanks for the great video!
Good stuff ;-)
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Thank you so much sir for putting out a video on how to secure your pub shed,I definitely need to protect my pub shed,with all these thieves around here,,someone trying to get in my shed while I was at work,I have cameras but they don't have like the SIM card or the memory card to record on it,s on who it was, I have to check on my smartphone security camera app,whenever I remember when I'm at work.,but I will go on Amazon or home depo.
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Watched your video after my locked shed was broken into and my expensive bike was stolen. Used your ideas to secure my shed. Cost a few bucks but it was worth it.
Should be Meth-head proof by now. Thanks, Scott.
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Awesome!!! I'm going to get one of those & install on my pub shed,I shared your video w/ to message so I can show it to home Depot when I go purchase that tomorrow,Thank u sir.
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Sick project brother. Very easy to follow.
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Just finished installing this on my shed came out great! wish I could post a pic and show you. thanks for the video!
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Tony, is there a lock on both ends of the bar? He only showed one, but there has to be something on the other side, right?
@@rickshields498 good question?
Just finished building my double doors and was looking for security ideas and as luck would have it I have loads of 8ft lengths of Unistrut laying about, my only issue that someone else already mentioned is that my doors would no long open 180 degrees as the brackets would get in the way, but apart from that it's a pretty good idea, thanks for sharing.
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Maybe there is a hinge that opens wide such as the type that come on cabinets. can't recall what that type would be called though.
Fantastic job. Thank you.
Great idea. I like the heavy gauge steel parts. I might install it on my house doors.
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Were did u get brackets
Another very handy & constructive video. Top man ......
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very informative, Brilliant, cheers from the USA, Paul
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Wow. That's another project I need to do.
Subscribed! Nice one
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First let me say I like the idea a lot. That said, if using the unistrut (or similar) bar you may consider putting a steel plate behind the seams of the doors where they open because without that, a simple sawzall could fit in the cracks between doors etc. and cut through that in a jiffy. With a nice thick and long steel plate behind it you may slow them down. If they were going to bring screwdrivers and bolt cutters to get into the original locks and hinges they may just have a sawzall too. A solid steel bar in lieu of unistrut could also help a lot as well. Honestly though your fix will likely deter most would be common thieves, but if they know you have something good in there then who knows. It's an unmanned building and lots of times it is nowhere near the main dwelling so making noises etc may not be an issue for them.
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Any chance we can get a list of materials that you used? Thanks!
1. Metal bar.
2. Brackets and washers.
3. Bolts and washers.
4. A lock.
Excellent idea. Thanks. These are sold in sets already made but ridiculously expensive
I’m glad you found the video useful
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Nice one Chez!
Thanks John ;-)
Great video.
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That's a great idea, thank you.
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what size bolts are those ? Thanks for the reply. I figured out a slight improvement. I noticed while using a similar lock as you did "ABUS 82/63 Monoblock Solid Brass Padlock" when locked and in place it can be pushed up to expose the shackle to bolt cutters but if you take about four 1/8 inch thick washers with a hole big enough for the shackle to fit through and grind it down to fit inside the uni strut you can take away all that slack that allows this to happen thus completely protecting the shackle. Just put some epoxy on each washer, grind the assembly to fit inside the channel then epoxy it in place. Another thing I'm doing is mounted to each door on the inside bottom and top I'm putting a slide bolt that will securely latch into two 1/2 inch nuts inserted into a hole I drilled out for them. This way when I'm working in there in the winter and it's nasty as can be the doors are securely shut and also I can latch them both, exit out my side door and know it's about as secure as it can be coupled with your idea using the unistrut across the outside. Thanks for the idea as it was the best solution after much research. :)
If I remember rightly they were M12 and were about 50mm long.
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Good security update for the shed. I can see a little issue with the positioning of the bar brackets - when the shed door is open to 90 deg it would touch the bracket and any further movement it would start to press on it and probably break the wood.
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where did you find that padlock? I'm struggling to find a rectangular one large enough for the unistrut bracket...
+wombat
I bought a few of them from ebay, but to be honest they are not that secure and are only made or brass.
A better option would probably be a more secure shackle or disc padlock.
Also the square one I used is not brilliant outside, I put one on a gate and it was seized in a few weeks. The one on the summer house has been ok, because water cannot fall on it due to the overhang.
By putting the brackets so close to the edge of the door frame, you have limited how far the door can be opened. With the hinges that you have on that door, it looks like you could have originally opened it 180 degree (assuming it didn't bind on something else). With your bracket location, you've probably limited it to around 90 degrees. If you moved it a bit further back, you could open the door quite a bit more -- moving it back the thickness of the bracket + washer (looks to be 2" or so) would give you another 45 degrees.
Was thinking the same thing, I am going to move the u struct brackets to the next available 2x4 studs and just have a longer door bar
Fantastic idea!!
Thank you! Cheers!
Where can I buy those end brackets??? Thnx
Nice job!
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I just had my shed broken into and some stuff stolen. I'm adding a full home security package with ingress detection on all doors and windows, plus 24 hour outside video surveillance on both doors of the house. For the shed, I'm going to use your security method for the door, plus a motion inside and an ingress sensor on the door itself. I'm going to put a 160 DB alarm sired on the outside of the house and a 140 DB alarm siren inside the shed. These sirens will sound when the security system detects intrusion. When my security alarms go off, I want the cops to know they are needed without me even calling them (though the alarm company will do this anyway). Anyone inside that shed with the alarm goes off is going to need serious hearing protection within seconds, or they will suffer permanent hearing damage.
I didn't realise you could get such loud sirens, I'll look out for those in future.
For now I have one of these- ua-cam.com/video/jeDe9IDaXy4/v-deo.html
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Hi can you tell me what bolts you used as I’m struggling to find the same ones?
Richard Baker where do you get that lock?
Great system. Perfect for what I need for two of my sheds. I went to my local Lowe’s and HD, but no luck on finding the brackets. The bar I can find, just not the brackets. Trying to find some other supply source. If you or anyone else here in the U.S. has any suggestions, they would be greatly appreciated.
You can get them on eBay- fave.co/38Fo9Vs
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I bought mine on Amazon
I can not find those brackets either.
@@alexwesley9863 www.unistrut.us/product-details/p2682
Great job
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If you add a couple more brackets on the central supports of the doors and slide the bar through all 4, you can stop a potential thief from easily forcing the doors inwards.
That's correct.
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Very nice... gives me my own DIY idea, anything is better than those cheap Stanly hasp they sell at Home Depot and Walmart.
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Do the doors have a stop at the top, or bottom? If not, it may be possible to undo the hinges and swing the door on the axis of the unistrut to gain access.
Yes, there are top and bottom stops (I think)
I'll check the next time I am down there and will add two more brackets (one to each door) to be certain.
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Great video! I just did exactly this with my shed and it worked a treat. I only need a solid padlock now. Which kind did you use and what size would work best with unistrut? Thanks!
I think I used this size of lock- fave.co/43IaAk3
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Great job. Can you use nylon locking nuts on the inside to make the brackets more secure?
You could but it's not easy as the bolt is difficult to grip, thread locking compound might be an easier option ;-)
***** This is a great idea! I spent way more money on much weedier upgrades to security, after a break-in. One suggestion though, wouldn't another of those unistrut washers at the other side, sandwiching the wood, improve the strength even further?
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Yes, you could do that if you wanted to.
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What’s them padlocks called buddy and where did you get them 👍👍
I can't remember the make that I bought, but it was similar to these- fave.co/2SlsjIA
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great video i have just bought the unistrut part to make mine. just a quick question about the lock and were you purchased it, as i'm struggling to find them to fit the brakets. great job
I bought mine from ebay, it was similar to this one- fave.co/2ROu2HD
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@@ultimatehandyman can't believe just how stong this systern is. so much better than pre fab'd bars. so once again great video and thanks for sharing
What type of lock (manufacturer or model number) is that? I can't find anything like that anywhere!
I think they are called shipping container locks- fave.co/32i6EWT
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Where can I get these brackets from? B&q/wickes don't sell them
I normally buy them from a local ironmonger's shop but you can get them on ebay etc.
I have also bought them from here in the past- www.thesitebox.com/41-x-41-u-bracket-glav.aspx
What size lock did you use ? I’ve seen this type of Security Shutter lock with an opening of 40mm upward.
I checked this today, the overall size is 70mm and the opening is 30mm, so anything larger than that should be fine.
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Thank you, excellent resource, well presented too. Cheers.
Getting ready to do this project. I was thinking of mounting the brackets further out on the next set of studs on either side of the doors. Do you see any issues with that? Thanks for posting.
I can't see a problem with doing that, it will be stronger ;-)
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Mount the brackets further out and you'll also be able to open the door further. By mounting the brackets that close to the edge of the door frame, he limited himself to probably around 90 degrees of opening on the doors.
You could have used Nyloc nuts on the back instead of two normal nuts.No chance of those loosening even if turned from the outside.
Great idea and video.
Thanks, I almost did use nyloc nuts but they are difficult to wind down and because the coach head bolt is in a larger metal hole it just spins in the hole, you may of noticed that I could not tighten the bottom bolt without gripping the threads.
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Blue lock tight would be fine too
Great video. Do you have links to the unistrut and lock? Cheers
Most electrical wholesalers sell unistrut- www.cef.co.uk/catalogue/categories/strut-accessories-strut
I got my lock from ebay- bit.ly/3uuaa1c
What lock is that you’re using, please? I’ve done exactly same with my shed after being broken into recently, using Unistrut brackets, but I can’t find a container lock with the 60mm clearance I need to fit over the 55mm bracket.
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Easy build but I'd also consider tamper proof hinges as that would be the weak link apart from brute force on the wooden doors.
Thanks, this will be covered in future videos ;-)
everything is tamper proof with enough metal glue
This stops someone from opening the doors toward the outside. What stops someone from kicking the doors inward, going under the bar, and taking items from the shed?
This is great! What kind of lock was used at the end?
I think they are called container padlocks (as in they are used on some shipping containers)
Examples here- fave.co/3lXZgvh
Hello. Do you have a link for the padlock you used please?
Thank you & Regards
One like this should work- bit.ly/3zDiRZI
What size coach bolts are you using?
I think they were M12 by about 150mm long (they were left over from a decking job)
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Awesome video. I did the same. However, why do you use carriage bolts if you're going to double nut the back or use nylon lock nuts? I somewhat feel that carriage bolts are better cosmetically, but isn't it redundant to have BOTH carriage bolts and some form of method to lock the nuts. I just feel the redundancy forces us to unnecessarily damage the threads - which is suboptimal if you might ever desire to reuse the carriage bolts. What's your opinion on this?
I don't normally reuse coach bolts, especially when I've cut them down, but if you are concerned you can just use the one nut.
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@@ultimatehandyman Gotcha - thank you for the reply. What's your opinion on using hex head bolts with a nylon lock nut instead?
@@BadAssDude69 That will be fine. This is only to prevent your local smack rat from doing a quick smash and grab job.
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I cant find the metal bar you used? Where do you get it? I looked on ebay...
Unistrut is available on eBay, you can also pick it up at most electrical wholesalers or steel stockists fave.co/3dMCXVk
Great idea
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Where did you buy that lock from? I know this is an older video but if you can reply it would be much appreciated thanks
I got mine from eBay, they were similar to these- fave.co/2q6UJdE
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Did I find the lock? eBay does sell anymore - have a name of it?
@@benbalk8925 These are the locks- fave.co/324hUJm
If that link does not work, search for "container lock"
Really great set of shed security video's. Not come across unistrut before. Where do I get it from?
Thanks, You can get it at most electrical wholesalers, some steel stock holders or ebay-
This seller is selling 3 meters for £15.15 delivered fave.co/2haSmS0
BTW, where's you accent from? Leeds?
Darwen, Lancashire.
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Great video. Also instead of double nuts, could 1 sheer nut be used?
Thanks.
The shear nuts do not work too well on timber as they pull into the timber before the shearing torque is reached, so I don't think you would be able to shear it before it sunk too far into the wood.
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+Ultimate Handyman - You can use a shear nut if you put a regular nut on first and lock the shear nut against the first nut. While you would still be using 2 nuts it offers a bit more security. If someone got in through a window, they could remove the brackets from the inside to open the doors. Shear nuts would make that a bit harder.
Brilliant idea Thanks Hi...Is this standard size unistrut? 41mm x 41mm?
Yes, the Unistrut for this was 41mm * 41mm
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hy I am thinking of advertising a shed / gate security service like what u are demonstrating. Can u think of the cheapest material to use ?
Cardboard, it's free.
In America, out in the country, I use a motion sensor security light and a sign displaying a picture of my Smith and Wesson Security System. The system comes with 16 little buddies to help me out. No problems yet.
Unfortunately the only people with guns in the UK are criminals and some Police officers ;-)
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Ultimate Handyman Are you suggesting that the general public should have access to guns?
No, I was stating a fact.
@Dean Bainbridge Yes, unfortunately.
can you link what you are using?
Very nice. I like the use of the unistrut. It's almost like it was meant to be used with that lock :)
What brand is the lock?
The lock is made by Valor, they are OK for general use as long as they are covered or indoors. I use one outside once and it seized in a matter of days.
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***** Thank you very much for the answer and the tip. I have this small locker indoors so it should have no issues then.
James Worrall
Very true. If it was something I really wanted protecting I'd go for a Kryptonite padlock or similar.
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Just thinking, what's in that she'd? It's like fort knox haha.
Great video as always :)y
I have not finished with the shed security yet LOL
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I copied this design for my shed,it’s a great idea
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what size lock are you using
I think it was similar to this one- bit.ly/3zDiRZI
Hi, what diameter bolts are they? I have found some unistrut brackets that have a 14mm hole. Also what type of padlock is that? thanks
+James May
I'm pretty sure I used M12 bolts.
The padlock isn't brilliant to be honest but these are similar and could be better quality- fave.co/1mOtq3C
+Ultimate Handyman cannot find unistrut channel with holes on top and bottom..anyone have any ideas where to buy this at?
+GVO Hosthenprofit
They sell slotted unistrut here-
www.thesitebox.com/electrical-and-cable-management/unistrut-cable-management/unistrut-channel.aspx
I bought all I needed off eBay, total cost was about £15. Now I have an immensely safe locking system. Thanks for the video.
+James May
You are welcome.
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Hello mate.
Would you have any links for where I could purchase both the Unistrut and the Unistrut saddle clamps.
I found a few sites that either sell one but not the other.
Got a new shed coming in 2022 and would like to secure it just like you did here in this video.
Cheers mate.
Happy new year👍👍👍👍
Hi Cliff,
TLC seem to stock it all - www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Main_Index/Trunking_Galv_Index/Univolt_Unistrut/index.html
Most electrical wholesalers such as CEF or Edmundson-electrical normally carry large stocks of unistrut, where you can just call in (although you might need an account).
All the best for the new year 👍
@@ultimatehandyman
Cheers mate.
Very much appreciated 👍👍
@@cliffcarlo180 You are welcome
(Sorry for the late reply, UA-cam comments has been playing up AGAIN, So I have just seen this)
@@ultimatehandyman No problem. Thanks again.
What type of lock is that?
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I think they call them container padlocks.
It looks much more secure than it actually is, although you can get some really heavy duty ones.
fave.co/3laP4yX
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What size are the unistrut clamps and unistrut bar your using?
The unistrut is 41mm X 41MM
I think the brackets used were Unistrut P1047 U channel brackets
P1047 1-5/8" I found this....the bar is Slotted Strut Channel 12 gauge here in the USA
They must make it in Imperial sizes for the US or perhaps it was originally made in Imperial sizes and is sold in metric sizes in Europe.
Could you still not take the screws from the hinges and push the door in then duck under the bar?
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Great idea, any ideas for an inward opening door?
You could use this method, but you would need two additional brackets to fix to the doors.
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@@ultimatehandyman thanks for the reply
What kind of lock is that? I'd like to get a secure lock. From what I hear, most locks are pretty weak.
I think they call them container padlocks.
It looks much more secure than it actually is, although you can get some really heavy duty ones.
fave.co/3laP4yX
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Story put a flat head screwdriver int key hole of that lock you may find that the " anti drill plate" will pop out and so will al the inards
Where can I get this type of material
You can get it from eBay, or most electrical wholesalers fave.co/3eE6GjE
Puh! This won't work once you've built me my Terminator!
A great idea though, & although some might think this is overkill, you make an important point about the "weakest link". When I worked at Homebase, I had a contretemps with another member of staff for putting a cheap number pad-lock on the tools cupboard. Do you know the ones I mean? They sometimes come in packs of three. I had to quit the talk, & show the bloke how easy it was to twist & buckle the padlock off! Some insensitive words were slurred in exchange for my wisdom!! But I stand by my statement that most small padlocks are useless.
I know the ones you mean, we use similar ones on the lockers on site. They are no good for preventing thieves but stop someone from opening the locker.
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Where can I buy this set up?
You can get the bits from eBay, just search for Unistrut.
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What is the bar called again?
Unistrut, although another firm called Vantrunk also make something almost identical.
thanks!
+wombat
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Can't find those brackets.
would it not still be possible for somone to simply unscrew the hinges and just remove the doors
I don't think you'd get the doors out as they can only be opened outwards, but you could use another two brackets- one on each door which would definitely prevent that from happening.
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What kind of lock is thst i like your method.
I think they are called container padlocks 👍
I found a square paddlock amazon. The unitstrut 70 dollars the bracket ship 23 and change. The lock shipped 40 dollars.
I understand there is a lock on one side of the bar, what is on the other end??
Nothing, the padlock goes through the hole in the Unistrut and the bracket, so the bar cannot be removed without removing the padlock.
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Where could one purchase that lock?
Nice video by the way
You can get them on ebay- fave.co/2nVjDOp
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@@ultimatehandyman Do you have a part number for that lock? Going to do this exact same thing. Also is this unistrut the P1047 or P2682?
@@chazsmith4181 No, I don't have a part number, but it was similar to this- fave.co/2G3sHZi
I think the Unistrut bracket was the P1047
You'll also need the Unistrut square washers, to space the brackets off.
What is that kind of lock called?
I think they are called shipping container locks- fave.co/32i6EWT
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With battery power tools available nowadays. It would be simpler to go around to the back of the shed out of sight and cut a hole with a circular saw. I've lined my shed with reinforcement steel grid used in making concrete slabs. Same applies for metal sheds.
The local smack heads don’t normally carry cordless tools with them 😉
Where did you get the brackets from for £2.00?
I bought them from a UK based website called sitebox.com but you can probably get them from ebay.
sitebox. com comes up as error 404.Are the brackets specifically for unistrut?
Sorry, that's the wrong website.( I missed "the")
These are what I bought- www.thesitebox.com/41-x-41-u-bracket-glav.aspx
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is you're house a home or a prison? first its camera's and alarms now its shed clamps lol. but on a serious note have you been burgled or something? because you're very security conscious. great vid btw
It's funny that because everyone that comes here asks that very question LOL.
No, I have never been burgled. I guess they look around and then go somewhere else for an easy life ;-)
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Where did you find the brackets ?
I can't remember where I bought mine from, but these are the ones- www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/UVCF40.html
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Also the padlock you used is it a 60mm or 80mm i want to order the right size..
3-4 well placed Punji traps would add significantly to the security.
LOL
nowadays they've got battery operated grinders, easy access, and if they brought an extension chord they can use the outside outlets on your own house if they wanted to
The smack head burglars around here are not that well equipped ;-)
unfortunately, they are around here, this community has multiple carpentering outfits
I hope you are allowed guns!
well of course, but they always work best when someone's home to use them after all
+Seth Shotgun traps.....but you didn't hear that from me. ;p
Not bad. Would stop your average opportunistic thief.
A battery powered angle grinder to the bolt heads would have it off, but that would make some loud noise.
Reet good idea that pal
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What is the bar that you've used. Size and where to buy please.
It is 41mm by 41mm Unistrut. You can buy it from electrical wholesalers or from ebay-
fave.co/2IGVmqx
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@@ultimatehandyman that's brilliant thanks
And the padlock and braces if possible please 👍😁
@@bonhoff67
Brackets- fave.co/38KFFK0
You have to select U bracket 41mm from the drop down menu
Padlock- fave.co/2IEOg6d
@@ultimatehandyman thanks very much 👍