Just got done attaching the hasps on my new Kobalt toolbox, I know it's not foolproof, but the more complicated and time consuming you make it for a thief, the less likely he'll rip you off, and move on to an easier target. Thank you Sir for posting the video.
After months of procrastination, i finally installed my locks. I watched yoyr video so many times it has a permanent place in my psyche. Everything worked oug perfectly and o now have 2 new lockes on my box.
Using tiny sheet metal screws makes for a very weak link. A small crowbar will pull them out of the aluminum sheet metal very easily. Use small bolts with washers and nylon nuts on the inside.
Bought a used tool box for 50 bucks. Had no keys. Used this idea. 50 bucks for box and about 40 for the hasps and locks. That felt a lot better on my wallet than 250 for a new tool box. Thanks.
Even if a determined thief can eventually get in.....the point is to make it more difficult , more time consuming and thus...less desirable. Nice upgrade. You might switch to bolt and nut rather than the screws, but it sure looks solid to me......
To make more secure, cut a 1/4 “ metal plate and install with all 4 - thru 1/4” bolts with lock nuts . As everyone knows you want to catch the sb stealing your lively hood tools , you should set up an camera and electric charge to knock them on there ass , you’ll catch them but you’ll get sued . So I recommend “ not doing the electric charge “. Lol
I did the same before watching video. Thieves can cut my lock. They'll open box and find nothing expensive. I use it for extra storage and emergency/roadside gear. I put the hasp in the middle of the box.
I’m not impressed with a lot of the locking systems available so I found a knack box that had fallen off a truck and was able to salvage the locking mechanism that uses good heavy master locks but it’s engineered so you cannot get bolt cutters on the locks and I’m putting those in a heavy metal Rawson koening steel truck box with a alarm on it . It seems no one makes those.
Sorry to hear that. Definitely is a possibility with this set up. I think if they want in, there getting in. This keeps the honest, honest, and makes the dishonest have to carry a grinder around. Thanks for watching.
bubbatac use the better masterlock it has a shorter thick U shaped locking mechanism lesser chance of theft. or talk to the manufacturer about another keyed latch for that side of the toolbox
You can put 4 or 5 locks on that tool box. If i was a piece of shit thieving asshole I’d just take the whole damn thing.. gotta bolt it down,, like that one guy who took that atm that a store set outside.. it had all kinda locks on it weighed 400lbs and had a camera and gps in it.. dude strapped his wench to it truck off camera and when it was disconnected power, gps and camera went off.. they lost 30 grand.. hah..
JM Reviews that's like saying, a thief can easily get in the car, all they need is a bat to smash the window. Well of course. The point is to make it more difficult for a thief.
Just got done attaching the hasps on my new Kobalt toolbox, I know it's not foolproof, but the more complicated and time consuming you make it for a thief, the less likely he'll rip you off, and move on to an easier target. Thank you Sir for posting the video.
Joseph C Your welcome Sir. Couldn’t agree more. Thanks for watching.
Where can I buy the hasps?
After months of procrastination, i finally installed my locks. I watched yoyr video so many times it has a permanent place in my psyche.
Everything worked oug perfectly and o now have 2 new lockes on my box.
Thanks for watching. Glad it went well.
Using tiny sheet metal screws makes for a very weak link.
A small crowbar will pull them out of the aluminum sheet metal very easily.
Use small bolts with washers and nylon nuts on the inside.
Add a backer plate of steel, as well.. aluminum is tearable, given enough leverage.
The Master Lock is junk..
yup, this thats what I did as well but I one up'd that and JB weld the threats. lol
@@pjf7943 what kind do you prefer then??
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Bought a used tool box for 50 bucks. Had no keys. Used this idea. 50 bucks for box and about 40 for the hasps and locks. That felt a lot better on my wallet than 250 for a new tool box. Thanks.
Tightwad
Where can I buy the hasp?
Thanks for watching.
Even if a determined thief can eventually get in.....the point is to make it more difficult , more time consuming and thus...less desirable. Nice upgrade. You might switch to bolt and nut rather than the screws, but it sure looks solid to me......
My thoughts exactly. Thanks for watching.
To make more secure, cut a 1/4 “ metal plate and install with all 4 - thru 1/4” bolts with lock nuts . As everyone knows you want to catch the sb stealing your lively hood tools , you should set up an camera and electric charge to knock them on there ass , you’ll catch them but you’ll get sued . So I recommend “ not doing the electric charge “. Lol
Thanks for the video. I installed 2 of these yesterday and they work great!
Great to hear! Hope they give you good service, mine are still going strong. Thanks for watching.
Excellent, I'm gonna do that on my dump trailer toolbox. I hear folk like to "borrow" your battery.
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Thinking about getting some of these for my box at work.
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Just did this with this very set up on the box I bought today. Thanks for the video!
Thanks for watching. Your welcome.
@bubbatac9841 sadly a month later someone with a crowbar destroyed my box trying to get in. Thankfully it was empty as everything was on the jobsite.
Sorry to hear that. Good the tools were at the job site though.
I shoot a lot so I usually have guns in mine so I'm definitely going to try this out!
TarHeelsFan23 xx Your welcome.
This totally worked for me! Thanks sir!
You’re welcome.
I got the same set up. but I used a 2 lbs. hockey puck Lock with hidden shackle to prevent from being cut.
Good idea. Thanks for watching.
This video helped me with my box thank you
You’re welcome.
I did the same before watching video. Thieves can cut my lock. They'll open box and find nothing expensive. I use it for extra storage and emergency/roadside gear. I put the hasp in the middle of the box.
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nice ima do that to mine good job sir
Thank you. Thanks for watching.
great video. this is exactly what i was looking for.
Welcome.
I’m not impressed with a lot of the locking systems available so I found a knack box that had fallen off a truck and was able to salvage the locking mechanism that uses good heavy master locks but it’s engineered so you cannot get bolt cutters on the locks and I’m putting those in a heavy metal Rawson koening steel truck box with a alarm on it . It seems no one makes those.
Nice project you got there.
That’s exactly what I did to my tool box and they cut off the lock with a grinder . I’ve seen using a trailer lock is more secure
Sorry to hear that. Definitely is a possibility with this set up. I think if they want in, there getting in. This keeps the honest, honest, and makes the dishonest have to carry a grinder around. Thanks for watching.
Yeah. The same sort of thieves who steal catalytic converters use cordless angle grinders and recip saws.
Does it make alot of vibration noises when going off road or on regular streets/highways? With the new hasps
Not that I can hear.
bubbatac use the better masterlock it has a shorter thick U shaped locking mechanism lesser chance of theft. or talk to the manufacturer about another keyed latch for that side of the toolbox
Thanks for watching, and commenting.
What size are the hasps lowes has 2 sizes 6-1/4"and 7-3/4" ????
Sorry I can not remember, it’s been nearly five years since I installed them. If I have some time I’ll measure them. Thanks for watching.
Hey bud great video do you have a Master lock model number?
Johnleefromthemist 722DPF
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what size hinge lock, can't find online. please specify
bevi 69mm Don't know just got the only one at Lowes that was like this.
bevi 69mm 7 3/4
Do you have a link for the locks ? I want to do this to my Box
No, but you can pick them up at Lowes that’s where I got mine. Thanks for watching.
A "class 9 Master Lock" and a class 1 kobalt toolbox. Ultra thin.
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how long are they?
Fishing Addict How long is what?
BubbaTac 7 3/4
Some Theft could destroy the lock and tools is not secured .
Right you are but sometimes something is better than nothing. Thanks for watching.
With all those cordless tools nothing is safe
And this case they will cut around the lock......
Maybe, but haven’t yet. Three years later. Thanks for watching.
You can pick those Master locks in a few seconds.
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You can put 4 or 5 locks on that tool box. If i was a piece of shit thieving asshole I’d just take the whole damn thing.. gotta bolt it down,, like that one guy who took that atm that a store set outside.. it had all kinda locks on it weighed 400lbs and had a camera and gps in it.. dude strapped his wench to it truck off camera and when it was disconnected power, gps and camera went off.. they lost 30 grand.. hah..
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Sound sucks
Sorry about that. Thanks for watching.
A theif will easily get in your box. all he needs is a bolt cutter and a screwdriver. So this is all pretty useless.
JM Reviews that's like saying, a thief can easily get in the car, all they need is a bat to smash the window. Well of course. The point is to make it more difficult for a thief.
With cordless tools is super easy
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