[Brandon]

I am a welding instructor, I have access to lots of 1/4 inch plate. I can weld and fabricate parts for a safe.

What should I do for a lock?

I thought about devising something like a hidden lock or mechanism, but thought there might be some sort of vault lock or huge kryptonite padlock.

Any Ideas?

[a1abdj]

You can purchase the same type of locks used on your everyday safes.

Mechanical locks start at around $75 depending on the lock, and Electronic locks start at around $175.

[WT]

You could always try one of those massive Harley locks.

Then there are those padlocks which open with a magnetic key.

A lock doesn't guarantee security but it sure can delay things.

[Brandon]

I figure a store bought safe doesn't guarantee security either.

I just want someone to really have to work at it to get my stuff.

I was thinking about making channels out of angle iron to hold sheetrock for fire protection.

[saddenedcitizen]

The 'safe' used a conventional pad lock but -
the lock is in a 'well' or - horizontal deep
square pocket with just enough room
for the lock to be used.
The lock can be manuvered just enough to get a
key in the bottom of it to open it (or manuvered
enough to close it) but there is no
way to get a crow bar on it or bolt cutters or much
of anything.
Just a thought.

[Brandon]

recessed padlock

that might be the easiest thing to do.

[roo_ster]

Spindial: S&G mechanical
Padlock: Amsec

[Brandon]

where is the best place to purchase these types of items?

[a1abdj]

If you want some options for mechanical or electronic safe locks, e-mail me, and I'll give you some pricing info. My e-mail is in my profile.

[GT]

Brandon,

Why not up-armor an exisiting safe or locked container.

In doing so you could reinforce around the lock as others have suggested and put armor on all the accessible weak spots.


G