vmaxphil Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 1 0'clock this morning the dog heard something outside and started barking, when I let her out I saw a hoody trying to break in to my workshop and scared him off. We found out several sheds were broken into that night. Question for you knowledgeable people is what is a good make of padlock I am looking for a closed shackle type thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 When I was growing up we had three pad locks on the shed so some scrote pried the hinges off instead, I would look at getting one of the metal covers that stop them getting at the lock to begin with and if you have plenty of stuff in there maybe a cheap alarm. And a bone for the dog, good girl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munzy Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 Not sure about locks but I installed a blank firing poachers alarm rigged to our shed door together with a battery powered PIR and siren. My thoughts are that someone getting in there at 3am will get the fright of their life and the neighbours will be straight on to the police after hearing a gunshot and then an alarm! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itchy trigger Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 got a squire ss65cs lock, and the chain for my quad, as well as the oxford hardcore extreme kit,over the top maybe but thatcham and insurance approved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delwint Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 (edited) The thing is with sheds, everyone gets a good lock and neglects the weakest part, how the hasp and staple are attached to the shed and the hinges. Drill through the shed with a coach bolt on all fixing points and thread through coach bolts. Leave the round side to the outside and the nuts inside Edited March 8, 2017 by Delwint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12gauge82 Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 If there's a power supply a security light plus alarm is a good shout, sounds like your dog deserves a treat or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rst1990 Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 just fit two Chubb locks mate, you can buy them for garage doors, that way one key fits both. If the thief can't get to the lock they can't damage it to break in. With the standard shed door hinges replace some of the screws with couch bolts. This set up should help. Atb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazooka Joe Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 but I installed a blank firing poachers alarm rigged to our shed door Done that to my mates garage then forgot about it one day, I was deaf for a week in one lug... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris1961 Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 (edited) My was shed raided I had 2 locks a alarm on the doors the scumbags took the side off the shed lost a rare scooter mig welder plus fishing tackle police didn't even bother to come out just gave me a crime reference number no matter what lock is fitted if they want to break in they will find a way Edited March 8, 2017 by chris1961 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clakk Posted March 9, 2017 Report Share Posted March 9, 2017 Yes ive got 5 hinges on mine and bolts through not screws ,decent locks ,weldmesh over the windows but its a wooden shed .So crowbar = your in however many locks u use . Good security lights and dogs are the best deterrent the scrotes prefer quiet and no holes in their jeans from teeth .And get your valuables insured properly list them numbers off power tools ,photos of big stuff ,engrave your name/address where its hidden and receipts for snotty insurance companies as proof of purchase atb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted March 9, 2017 Report Share Posted March 9, 2017 With basic locks and bolts through the hinges, I would recommend smoke bombs (paint balling) on trip wire inside. Make sure they are not on a flammable surface. They are cheap to buy you just have to remember to unhook them. There is no way to stay in the shed when they go off. Coupled with a battery alarm (rape alarm?) and that will encourage them to go elsewhere. I have the smoke bombs connected to anything of value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmaxphil Posted March 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2017 Just to clarify things the workshop is concrete block with two 6'x5' steel doors one bolted inside and concealed hinges the bolt to hold the second door is welded on, its the paddock that he damaged I need to replace as apart from bolt cutters entry is going to make a lot o noise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martyn2233 Posted March 9, 2017 Report Share Posted March 9, 2017 Get this http://www.henrykrank.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_44_47&products_id=2964 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimfire4969 Posted March 9, 2017 Report Share Posted March 9, 2017 I just had a internet search, found some enclosed shackle padlocks for £152 with the highest rating it could have. Don't think you would get much better than that. To my mind with padlocks you get what you pay for, but £152 might be a bit overkill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymo Posted March 9, 2017 Report Share Posted March 9, 2017 Enclosed is the way to go. Anything with an exposed shank is easily bypassed using very simple shims ( old drinks can is ideal for this) Take a look at the ABUS disc locks for motorcycles as they produce some good products Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man Posted March 9, 2017 Report Share Posted March 9, 2017 (edited) Toughest lock I ever came across was an Ingersol, defied everything up to oxy acetyline. Not cheap. the normal discus locks were not worth buying, one smack and they were off? Edited March 9, 2017 by old man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twistedsanity Posted March 9, 2017 Report Share Posted March 9, 2017 Whatever padlock you put on your shed won't prevent the hasp and staple from a small pair of bolt cutters or a junior hacksaw, a chain is only as good as it's weakest link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex C Posted March 9, 2017 Report Share Posted March 9, 2017 Cheap baby monitor is the way to go. One end in the shed, the other on your bedside cabinet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistol p Posted March 9, 2017 Report Share Posted March 9, 2017 I use Chubb battleship and dreadnought padlocks. Real tough, made from recycled tiger tanks I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaNjamin2 Posted March 9, 2017 Report Share Posted March 9, 2017 I can recommend abloy. Iv had some for years and they are tough. Go for the shrouded type. Worth the extra money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winston72 Posted March 9, 2017 Report Share Posted March 9, 2017 Replace the door with a upvc unit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted March 9, 2017 Report Share Posted March 9, 2017 I would use one of these on the shackles,harps,chains padlocks,hinges. Hitachi G18DSL4 Angle Grinder ... £75.00 UK Tool Centre Just add battery, you would be in in less than 2 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmytree Posted March 9, 2017 Report Share Posted March 9, 2017 A farmer friend of mine was repeatedly burgled by the same traveller scrotes, mainly targetting small garden machinery, power washers etc. Eventually he built a massive shed next to the house, steel H beams and railway sleepers, steel doors and massive locks with an alarm on the doors. Great for nearly 3 months but then he went out one night and they cut the back wall out with a chainsaw and took everything including the motion sensors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clakk Posted March 9, 2017 Report Share Posted March 9, 2017 We had this when i worked at the Massey dealers ,they knocked the night watchman out then cut the window out with a chainsaw and took the whole Stihl tool display about 20 grand went west and the nearest cops were miles away .If they want in and your away they,l do it we can all buy cordless cutters and chainsaws so unless there,s armed guards theyre having it away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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