How to secure a shed door

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  • Опубликовано: 29 ноя 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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  • @US_Joe
    @US_Joe 9 лет назад +52

    Nice job !
    Just seems like a dam shame how thieves and vandals are influencing our projects and lives.

    • @MarlonVanderLinde
      @MarlonVanderLinde 4 года назад +1

      I know all about that... South African here... everything we work years for are taken and then justified with some dumb shit logic.

    • @ryananderson264
      @ryananderson264 3 года назад

      Can't find a good container lock anywhere right size such as abus or squire anyone help out don't want a cheap one

    • @alexwesley9863
      @alexwesley9863 2 года назад

      What worst is place your item in storage and the storage accidentally cut your lock off. Then later 2years it is broken into.

  • @peteg6632
    @peteg6632 5 лет назад +1

    Just bought all the parts to do this on my shed. Many thanks for video and subsequent comments. Top bloke 👍

  • @williamwazere
    @williamwazere 9 лет назад +13

    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!

    • @ultimatehandyman
      @ultimatehandyman  9 лет назад

      zero_sum
      Thanks for the comment ;-)

    • @CurmudgeonExtraordinaire
      @CurmudgeonExtraordinaire 4 года назад

      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.

    • @tonyburton8971
      @tonyburton8971 3 года назад +2

      @@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.

  • @scottfitzgerald8233
    @scottfitzgerald8233 4 года назад +7

    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.

  • @uktony1525
    @uktony1525 7 лет назад +1

    Simple but brilliant. A way of keeping things secure and I bet you got it done in under an hour. A big thumbs up.

  • @Eicles
    @Eicles 9 лет назад +1

    Great video, that looks very secure! Your recent series of security videos have been very helpful.

  • @kevinfegan9148
    @kevinfegan9148 8 лет назад +3

    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.

    • @ultimatehandyman
      @ultimatehandyman  8 лет назад

      +Kevin Fegan
      Good point ;-)
      Thanks for the comment

    • @chaterandrew
      @chaterandrew Год назад

      @@ultimatehandyman what size lock did you use

  • @caskwith
    @caskwith 9 лет назад +1

    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.

    • @ultimatehandyman
      @ultimatehandyman  9 лет назад

      Thanks, yes I don't think anyone would attempt to get in through the doors.
      Thanks for the comment

  • @JewlofTheNile914
    @JewlofTheNile914 3 года назад

    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.

  • @KaniFuker-Sir
    @KaniFuker-Sir 9 лет назад +1

    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.

  • @JewlofTheNile914
    @JewlofTheNile914 3 года назад

    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.

  • @r.arabian3056
    @r.arabian3056 5 лет назад +1

    Just found your video. Great idea and I am going to secure my shed this way. Thank you!

  • @disconeil
    @disconeil 9 лет назад +5

    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.

  • @domshen
    @domshen 3 года назад

    Just did this to my shed today! Thanks for the great video!

  • @designer-garb572
    @designer-garb572 6 лет назад

    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.

    • @ultimatehandyman
      @ultimatehandyman  6 лет назад

      You are welcome
      Thanks for the comment

    • @C.Church
      @C.Church 5 лет назад

      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.

  • @paulhood6249
    @paulhood6249 3 года назад +2

    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.

  • @tonyrayjones1550
    @tonyrayjones1550 6 лет назад

    Just finished installing this on my shed came out great! wish I could post a pic and show you. thanks for the video!

    • @ultimatehandyman
      @ultimatehandyman  6 лет назад +1

      Thanks for the comment

    • @rickshields498
      @rickshields498 5 лет назад +1

      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?

    • @rogerflamesfan
      @rogerflamesfan 5 лет назад

      @@rickshields498 good question?

  • @mayken6661
    @mayken6661 8 месяцев назад

    Excellent idea. Thanks. These are sold in sets already made but ridiculously expensive

    • @ultimatehandyman
      @ultimatehandyman  8 месяцев назад

      I’m glad you found the video useful
      Thanks for the comment 👍

  • @magooesbe
    @magooesbe Год назад +1

    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.

  • @hansg6336
    @hansg6336 5 лет назад +1

    Great idea. I like the heavy gauge steel parts. I might install it on my house doors.

  • @buhrrito
    @buhrrito 9 лет назад

    Sick project brother. Very easy to follow.

  • @ypaulbrown
    @ypaulbrown 2 года назад

    very informative, Brilliant, cheers from the USA, Paul

    • @ultimatehandyman
      @ultimatehandyman  2 года назад +1

      You are welcome
      Thanks for the comment, Paul 👍

  • @dabig_guy2204
    @dabig_guy2204 11 месяцев назад +1

    Fantastic job. Thank you.

  • @JasonDunlop247
    @JasonDunlop247 9 лет назад

    Another very handy & constructive video. Top man ......

  • @EccentricEllis
    @EccentricEllis 9 лет назад

    Wow. That's another project I need to do.
    Subscribed! Nice one

  • @WarrenGarabrandt
    @WarrenGarabrandt 6 лет назад +3

    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.

    • @ultimatehandyman
      @ultimatehandyman  6 лет назад +1

      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- ruclips.net/video/jeDe9IDaXy4/видео.html
      Thanks for the comment ;-)

  • @1954BJohn
    @1954BJohn 9 лет назад

    Nice one Chez!

  • @A.C.71
    @A.C.71 4 года назад

    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. :)

    • @ultimatehandyman
      @ultimatehandyman  4 года назад

      If I remember rightly they were M12 and were about 50mm long.
      Thanks for the comment

  • @CurmudgeonExtraordinaire
    @CurmudgeonExtraordinaire 4 года назад +2

    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.

    • @danielweller1936
      @danielweller1936 2 года назад

      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

  • @5353iceman
    @5353iceman 9 лет назад

    That's a great idea, thank you.

  • @elvisdolan
    @elvisdolan Год назад

    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!

    • @ultimatehandyman
      @ultimatehandyman  Год назад

      I think I used this size of lock- fave.co/43IaAk3
      👍

  • @m0retreats
    @m0retreats 7 лет назад +4

    Any chance we can get a list of materials that you used? Thanks!

    • @C.Church
      @C.Church 5 лет назад +3

      1. Metal bar.
      2. Brackets and washers.
      3. Bolts and washers.
      4. A lock.

  • @mrrichard19801
    @mrrichard19801 9 лет назад

    Great video.

  • @uksglory
    @uksglory 3 года назад

    Brilliant idea Thanks Hi...Is this standard size unistrut? 41mm x 41mm?

    • @ultimatehandyman
      @ultimatehandyman  2 года назад

      Yes, the Unistrut for this was 41mm * 41mm
      Thanks for the comment 👍

  • @dkat1108
    @dkat1108 7 лет назад

    Very nice... gives me my own DIY idea, anything is better than those cheap Stanly hasp they sell at Home Depot and Walmart.

  • @lewisplummer8160
    @lewisplummer8160 7 лет назад

    Nice job!

  • @annekempter2331
    @annekempter2331 6 лет назад +2

    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.

  • @jasonaddis2104
    @jasonaddis2104 5 лет назад

    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

    • @ultimatehandyman
      @ultimatehandyman  5 лет назад +1

      I bought mine from ebay, it was similar to this one- fave.co/2ROu2HD
      Thanks for the comment 👍

    • @jasonaddis2104
      @jasonaddis2104 5 лет назад

      @@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

  • @adrianbird6925
    @adrianbird6925 2 года назад

    Fantastic idea!!

  • @timothyechols2672
    @timothyechols2672 3 года назад

    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.

    • @ultimatehandyman
      @ultimatehandyman  3 года назад

      You can get them on eBay- fave.co/38Fo9Vs
      Thanks for the comment

    • @domshen
      @domshen 3 года назад

      I bought mine on Amazon

    • @alexwesley9863
      @alexwesley9863 2 года назад

      I can not find those brackets either.

    • @ultimatehandyman
      @ultimatehandyman  2 года назад

      @@alexwesley9863 www.unistrut.us/product-details/p2682

  • @markstubbs8598
    @markstubbs8598 Год назад

    Great job

  • @Sufficient4UsIsAllah
    @Sufficient4UsIsAllah 2 года назад

    This is great! What kind of lock was used at the end?

    • @ultimatehandyman
      @ultimatehandyman  2 года назад

      I think they are called container padlocks (as in they are used on some shipping containers)
      Examples here- fave.co/3lXZgvh

  • @wombatomba
    @wombatomba 8 лет назад

    where did you find that padlock? I'm struggling to find a rectangular one large enough for the unistrut bracket...

    • @ultimatehandyman
      @ultimatehandyman  8 лет назад +4

      +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.

  • @garthqueen
    @garthqueen 9 лет назад +1

    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.

    • @ultimatehandyman
      @ultimatehandyman  9 лет назад

      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.
      Thanks for the comment ;-)

    • @montanapolo7149
      @montanapolo7149 6 лет назад

      Blue lock tight would be fine too

  • @kotlewski
    @kotlewski 9 лет назад

    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.

    • @ultimatehandyman
      @ultimatehandyman  9 лет назад

      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.
      Thanks for the comment

  • @aserta
    @aserta 9 лет назад +1

    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?

    • @ultimatehandyman
      @ultimatehandyman  9 лет назад +1

      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.
      Thanks for the comment

    • @aserta
      @aserta 9 лет назад

      ***** Thank you very much for the answer and the tip. I have this small locker indoors so it should have no issues then.

    • @ultimatehandyman
      @ultimatehandyman  9 лет назад +1

      James Worrall
      Very true. If it was something I really wanted protecting I'd go for a Kryptonite padlock or similar.
      Thanks for the comment

  • @BadAssDude69
    @BadAssDude69 4 года назад

    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?

    • @ultimatehandyman
      @ultimatehandyman  4 года назад

      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.
      Thanks for the comment 👍

    • @BadAssDude69
      @BadAssDude69 4 года назад

      @@ultimatehandyman Gotcha - thank you for the reply. What's your opinion on using hex head bolts with a nylon lock nut instead?

    • @ultimatehandyman
      @ultimatehandyman  4 года назад +1

      @@BadAssDude69 That will be fine. This is only to prevent your local smack rat from doing a quick smash and grab job.
      Thanks for the comments

  • @69523Dragon
    @69523Dragon Год назад

    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.

  • @kdaniels11
    @kdaniels11 4 года назад

    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.

    • @ultimatehandyman
      @ultimatehandyman  4 года назад

      I can't see a problem with doing that, it will be stronger ;-)
      Thanks for the comment 👍

    • @CurmudgeonExtraordinaire
      @CurmudgeonExtraordinaire 4 года назад

      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.

  • @fesy734
    @fesy734 9 лет назад

    Great video. Also instead of double nuts, could 1 sheer nut be used?

    • @ultimatehandyman
      @ultimatehandyman  9 лет назад

      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.
      Thanks for the comment ;-)

    • @kevinfegan9148
      @kevinfegan9148 8 лет назад

      +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.

  • @cheechU38K
    @cheechU38K 9 лет назад

    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.

  • @user-ff1hn7ve9e
    @user-ff1hn7ve9e 2 месяца назад

    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.

    • @ultimatehandyman
      @ultimatehandyman  2 месяца назад

      The local smack heads don’t normally carry cordless tools with them 😉

  • @pierrebrown9407
    @pierrebrown9407 Год назад

    Thank You

  • @ianmacmillan67
    @ianmacmillan67 2 года назад

    Great video. Do you have links to the unistrut and lock? Cheers

    • @ultimatehandyman
      @ultimatehandyman  2 года назад

      Most electrical wholesalers sell unistrut- www.cef.co.uk/catalogue/categories/strut-accessories-strut
      I got my lock from ebay- bit.ly/3uuaa1c

  • @wildcasa9714
    @wildcasa9714 4 года назад

    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?

  • @zukridr1100
    @zukridr1100 4 года назад +1

    Where can I buy those end brackets??? Thnx

  • @explorewithant8263
    @explorewithant8263 5 лет назад

    What’s them padlocks called buddy and where did you get them 👍👍

    • @ultimatehandyman
      @ultimatehandyman  5 лет назад

      I can't remember the make that I bought, but it was similar to these- fave.co/2SlsjIA
      Thanks for the comment

  • @jjab99
    @jjab99 9 лет назад

    Great job. Can you use nylon locking nuts on the inside to make the brackets more secure?

    • @ultimatehandyman
      @ultimatehandyman  9 лет назад +1

      You could but it's not easy as the bolt is difficult to grip, thread locking compound might be an easier option ;-)

    • @dalriada842
      @dalriada842 9 лет назад

      ***** 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?

    • @ultimatehandyman
      @ultimatehandyman  9 лет назад

      dalriada842
      Yes, you could do that if you wanted to.
      Thanks for the comment

  • @Posty26262626
    @Posty26262626 3 года назад

    I copied this design for my shed,it’s a great idea

  • @JBSeymour
    @JBSeymour 6 лет назад

    Really great set of shed security video's. Not come across unistrut before. Where do I get it from?

    • @ultimatehandyman
      @ultimatehandyman  6 лет назад

      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

    • @JBSeymour
      @JBSeymour 6 лет назад

      BTW, where's you accent from? Leeds?

    • @ultimatehandyman
      @ultimatehandyman  6 лет назад +1

      Darwen, Lancashire.
      Thanks for the comments

  • @copelandaa
    @copelandaa 9 лет назад

    Just thinking, what's in that she'd? It's like fort knox haha.
    Great video as always :)y

    • @ultimatehandyman
      @ultimatehandyman  9 лет назад +1

      I have not finished with the shed security yet LOL
      Thanks for the comment

  • @porroh869
    @porroh869 4 года назад

    Great idea

  • @richardbaker6280
    @richardbaker6280 4 года назад +1

    Hi can you tell me what bolts you used as I’m struggling to find the same ones?

    • @adamwest3637
      @adamwest3637 4 года назад

      Richard Baker where do you get that lock?

  • @nrg-5003
    @nrg-5003 9 лет назад

    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

    • @ultimatehandyman
      @ultimatehandyman  9 лет назад +2

      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 ;-)
      Thanks for the comment

  • @9076723311
    @9076723311 4 года назад

    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.

  • @robinhayat112
    @robinhayat112 3 года назад

    Great idea, any ideas for an inward opening door?

    • @ultimatehandyman
      @ultimatehandyman  2 года назад +1

      You could use this method, but you would need two additional brackets to fix to the doors.
      Thanks for the comment 👍

    • @robinhayat112
      @robinhayat112 2 года назад

      @@ultimatehandyman thanks for the reply

  • @cliffcarlo180
    @cliffcarlo180 2 года назад

    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👍👍👍👍

    • @ultimatehandyman
      @ultimatehandyman  2 года назад

      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 👍

    • @cliffcarlo180
      @cliffcarlo180 2 года назад

      @@ultimatehandyman
      Cheers mate.
      Very much appreciated 👍👍

    • @ultimatehandyman
      @ultimatehandyman  2 года назад

      @@cliffcarlo180 You are welcome
      (Sorry for the late reply, RUclips comments has been playing up AGAIN, So I have just seen this)

    • @cliffcarlo180
      @cliffcarlo180 2 года назад

      @@ultimatehandyman No problem. Thanks again.

  • @a.j.dasilva578
    @a.j.dasilva578 5 лет назад

    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

    • @ultimatehandyman
      @ultimatehandyman  5 лет назад

      I got mine from eBay, they were similar to these- fave.co/2q6UJdE
      Thanks for the comment

    • @benbalk8925
      @benbalk8925 3 года назад

      Did I find the lock? eBay does sell anymore - have a name of it?

    • @ultimatehandyman
      @ultimatehandyman  3 года назад

      @@benbalk8925 These are the locks- fave.co/324hUJm
      If that link does not work, search for "container lock"

  • @danshipstone223
    @danshipstone223 7 лет назад +1

    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

  • @jscrewed
    @jscrewed 7 лет назад

    Where could one purchase that lock?
    Nice video by the way

    • @ultimatehandyman
      @ultimatehandyman  7 лет назад

      You can get them on ebay- fave.co/2nVjDOp
      Thanks for the comment

    • @chazsmith4181
      @chazsmith4181 5 лет назад

      @@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?

    • @ultimatehandyman
      @ultimatehandyman  5 лет назад

      @@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.

  • @therealKINDLE
    @therealKINDLE 9 лет назад

    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.

    • @ultimatehandyman
      @ultimatehandyman  9 лет назад

      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.
      Thanks for the comment

  • @mustlovedogs272
    @mustlovedogs272 4 года назад

    3-4 well placed Punji traps would add significantly to the security.

  • @jerrycoombs4657
    @jerrycoombs4657 3 года назад

    What size lock did you use ? I’ve seen this type of Security Shutter lock with an opening of 40mm upward.

    • @ultimatehandyman
      @ultimatehandyman  3 года назад +1

      I checked this today, the overall size is 70mm and the opening is 30mm, so anything larger than that should be fine.
      Thanks for the comment

    • @jerrycoombs4657
      @jerrycoombs4657 3 года назад

      Thank you, excellent resource, well presented too. Cheers.

  • @burntrubber5689
    @burntrubber5689 Год назад

    Could you still not take the screws from the hinges and push the door in then duck under the bar?

  • @lukehowe2459
    @lukehowe2459 5 лет назад

    Hi, do you think this could be fabricated to be used on the inside to hide the fact you have something you really want to keep secure?
    Great vid.

    • @ultimatehandyman
      @ultimatehandyman  5 лет назад +2

      Yes, you could fabricate something that works on the inside. I made it like this so that it is a visual deterrent for any smack heads that might think it's a quick job!
      Thanks for the comment

    • @C.Church
      @C.Church 5 лет назад

      For a low tech way like this, I'd paint the hardware the same color as the shed. Camouflage.

  • @ruthmcgill7482
    @ruthmcgill7482 3 года назад

    I cant find the metal bar you used? Where do you get it? I looked on ebay...

    • @ultimatehandyman
      @ultimatehandyman  3 года назад

      Unistrut is available on eBay, you can also pick it up at most electrical wholesalers or steel stockists fave.co/3dMCXVk

  • @alexwesley9863
    @alexwesley9863 2 года назад

    What kind of lock is thst i like your method.

    • @ultimatehandyman
      @ultimatehandyman  2 года назад +1

      I think they are called container padlocks 👍

    • @alexwesley9863
      @alexwesley9863 2 года назад

      I found a square paddlock amazon. The unitstrut 70 dollars the bracket ship 23 and change. The lock shipped 40 dollars.

  • @wombatomba
    @wombatomba 8 лет назад

    thanks!

  • @uksglory
    @uksglory Год назад

    Hello. Do you have a link for the padlock you used please?
    Thank you & Regards

  • @Beobout6
    @Beobout6 7 лет назад +6

    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.

    • @ultimatehandyman
      @ultimatehandyman  7 лет назад +6

      Unfortunately the only people with guns in the UK are criminals and some Police officers ;-)
      Thanks for the comment

    • @samee9071
      @samee9071 6 лет назад

      Ultimate Handyman Are you suggesting that the general public should have access to guns?

    • @ultimatehandyman
      @ultimatehandyman  6 лет назад +5

      No, I was stating a fact.

    • @ultimatehandyman
      @ultimatehandyman  5 лет назад +1

      @Dean Bainbridge Yes, unfortunately.

    • @sergioramirez978
      @sergioramirez978 5 лет назад

      can you link what you are using?

  • @CEROTOPHRYS
    @CEROTOPHRYS 2 года назад

    We’ve just had our outbuildings burgled - hence watching this good video - and will follow to the letter.
    We have Abus Granit locks on the doors which they couldn’t break - so they unscrewed/wrenched the hinges off. (I personally would like to have kneecapped whoever was involved and then dissolved them in quicklime - but my husband said stop with the fanciful ideas.) Sally Nolan

    • @ultimatehandyman
      @ultimatehandyman  2 года назад

      Sorry to hear about the break in!
      I agree with you 👍

  • @CppObjectOrientedProgrammer
    @CppObjectOrientedProgrammer 3 года назад

    What kind of lock is that? I'd like to get a secure lock. From what I hear, most locks are pretty weak.

    • @ultimatehandyman
      @ultimatehandyman  3 года назад

      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
      Thanks for the comment 👍

  • @brianyost5131
    @brianyost5131 4 года назад

    What type of lock (manufacturer or model number) is that? I can't find anything like that anywhere!

    • @ultimatehandyman
      @ultimatehandyman  4 года назад +1

      I think they are called shipping container locks- fave.co/32i6EWT
      Thanks for the comment 👍

  • @miniquigz
    @miniquigz 4 года назад

    What size coach bolts are you using?

    • @ultimatehandyman
      @ultimatehandyman  4 года назад

      I think they were M12 by about 150mm long (they were left over from a decking job)
      Thanks for the comment 👍

  • @alanweir37
    @alanweir37 9 лет назад

    Another good vid, have you tried hitting the end of the stud with a hammer. Never come loose.

    • @ultimatehandyman
      @ultimatehandyman  9 лет назад

      No, I have never tried that. I normally use Nyloc's or where the bolt head can't be gripped I use another nut to lock it.
      Thanks for the comment ;-)

  • @tonyrayjones1550
    @tonyrayjones1550 6 лет назад

    What size are the unistrut clamps and unistrut bar your using?

    • @ultimatehandyman
      @ultimatehandyman  6 лет назад +1

      The unistrut is 41mm X 41MM
      I think the brackets used were Unistrut P1047 U channel brackets

    • @tonyrayjones1550
      @tonyrayjones1550 6 лет назад

      P1047 1-5/8" I found this....the bar is Slotted Strut Channel 12 gauge here in the USA

    • @ultimatehandyman
      @ultimatehandyman  6 лет назад +1

      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.

  • @danielplume4563
    @danielplume4563 9 лет назад

    Where can I get these brackets from? B&q/wickes don't sell them

    • @ultimatehandyman
      @ultimatehandyman  9 лет назад +1

      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

  • @ronwest7930
    @ronwest7930 6 лет назад

    I was going to comment on someone just cutting the lock.Then i saw the lock you use. Looks like the setup would stop almost everyone except the very determined.

    • @ultimatehandyman
      @ultimatehandyman  6 лет назад

      Thanks Ron, this will slow someone down but if they really want to get in they will do.
      Thanks for the comment

    • @ultimatehandyman
      @ultimatehandyman  6 лет назад

      I bought mine from ebay- fave.co/2inEvvR

  • @jimbomay
    @jimbomay 8 лет назад

    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

    • @ultimatehandyman
      @ultimatehandyman  8 лет назад +1

      +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

    • @A.C.71
      @A.C.71 8 лет назад

      +Ultimate Handyman cannot find unistrut channel with holes on top and bottom..anyone have any ideas where to buy this at?

    • @ultimatehandyman
      @ultimatehandyman  8 лет назад

      +GVO Hosthenprofit
      They sell slotted unistrut here-
      www.thesitebox.com/electrical-and-cable-management/unistrut-cable-management/unistrut-channel.aspx

    • @jimbomay
      @jimbomay 8 лет назад

      I bought all I needed off eBay, total cost was about £15. Now I have an immensely safe locking system. Thanks for the video.

    • @ultimatehandyman
      @ultimatehandyman  8 лет назад

      +James May
      You are welcome.
      Thanks for the comment ;-)

  • @surturfenrir2864
    @surturfenrir2864 7 лет назад

    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

    • @ultimatehandyman
      @ultimatehandyman  7 лет назад +1

      The smack head burglars around here are not that well equipped ;-)

    • @surturfenrir2864
      @surturfenrir2864 7 лет назад

      unfortunately, they are around here, this community has multiple carpentering outfits

    • @ultimatehandyman
      @ultimatehandyman  7 лет назад +1

      I hope you are allowed guns!

    • @surturfenrir2864
      @surturfenrir2864 7 лет назад

      well of course, but they always work best when someone's home to use them after all

    • @l337pwnage
      @l337pwnage 6 лет назад

      +Seth Shotgun traps.....but you didn't hear that from me. ;p

  • @chaterandrew
    @chaterandrew Год назад

    what size lock are you using

  • @djexclusivee
    @djexclusivee 3 года назад

    What type of lock is that?
    Thanks

    • @ultimatehandyman
      @ultimatehandyman  3 года назад

      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
      Thanks for the comment 👍

  • @dynoesaur
    @dynoesaur 3 года назад

    Where can I get this type of material

    • @ultimatehandyman
      @ultimatehandyman  3 года назад

      You can get it from eBay, or most electrical wholesalers fave.co/3eE6GjE

  • @petertowers9579
    @petertowers9579 3 года назад

    Where can I buy this set up?

    • @ultimatehandyman
      @ultimatehandyman  3 года назад +2

      You can get the bits from eBay, just search for Unistrut.
      Thanks for the comment 👍

  • @leeroy2k2
    @leeroy2k2 9 лет назад

    Reet good idea that pal

  • @scottmclean4237
    @scottmclean4237 7 лет назад +1

    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 ?

    • @SkidM3rks
      @SkidM3rks 5 лет назад

      Cardboard, it's free.

  • @rickshields498
    @rickshields498 5 лет назад

    I understand there is a lock on one side of the bar, what is on the other end??

    • @ultimatehandyman
      @ultimatehandyman  5 лет назад

      Nothing, the padlock goes through the hole in the Unistrut and the bracket, so the bar cannot be removed without removing the padlock.
      Thanks for the comment

  • @keathlbr
    @keathlbr 4 месяца назад

    Can't find those brackets.

  • @Tazza17
    @Tazza17 9 лет назад

    Noticed a lot of your videos of late have been about security and turning your place into Fort Knox - just wondered where you are living... Russia by any chance?

    • @ultimatehandyman
      @ultimatehandyman  9 лет назад

      No, Darwen- Lancashire.
      I'm not doing all the security measures because I live in a bad area or anything, the videos are just made to help others protect their property.
      Thanks for the comment

    • @ultimatehandyman
      @ultimatehandyman  9 лет назад

      ***** LOL

    • @KaniFuker-Sir
      @KaniFuker-Sir 9 лет назад +1

      Doesn't matter where you live nowadays, as the saying goes "If it's not screwed down they'll take it.

    • @ultimatehandyman
      @ultimatehandyman  9 лет назад +1

      Kani Fuker
      Absolutely.
      Thanks for the comment

  • @lorenzoedcano1261
    @lorenzoedcano1261 4 года назад

    What is that kind of lock called?

    • @ultimatehandyman
      @ultimatehandyman  4 года назад

      I think they are called shipping container locks- fave.co/32i6EWT
      Thanks for the comment 👍