The Daring Dufas wrote:

On 7/28/2012 7:41 PM, Jim Wilkins wrote:
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What worries me is a home defense situation where I'm awakened by a
goblin at the door and my hands don't work too well when I'm first
awakened. TDD

Could you strengthen the door instead?


I've installed a number of metal door for customers in their businesses.
I could have fun getting with my friend who owns a
metal fabrication shop and build a 1/4" thick steel entry door
and steel frame that could frustrate even a SWAT team battering
ram. ^_^


A couple of my steel doors weigh over 200 lbs each. I used them on
the shop buildings. I just hope I never need the torch to cut my way
in, since it's kept locked behind one of those doors.

That was one of my better deals. I bought them from a surplus
building supply place for $20 each. They were left over from some job
and had a piece of sheet metal spot welded to cover some extra slots. A
few minutes with a chisel and a grinder and there was no sign they were
ever there. They have a very high fire rating.