Home |
Search |
Today's Posts |
|
UK diy (uk.d-i-y) For the discussion of all topics related to diy (do-it-yourself) in the UK. All levels of experience and proficency are welcome to join in to ask questions or offer solutions. |
Reply |
|
LinkBack | Thread Tools | Display Modes |
#1
Posted to free.uk.diy.home,uk.d-i-y
|
|||
|
|||
Rim Locks
Is it possible to get a rim lock that has more than 1 lever and if so, where
from. I checked Screwfix and Toolstation but alas no use. Police advised me to change the one I have on my shed at the moment. -- the_constructor |
#2
Posted to free.uk.diy.home,uk.d-i-y
|
|||
|
|||
Rim Locks
the_constructor wrote:
Is it possible to get a rim lock that has more than 1 lever and if so, where from. I checked Screwfix and Toolstation but alas no use. Police advised me to change the one I have on my shed at the moment. Take your pick from www.locksonline.co.uk/acatalog/Rim_Lock_Index.html -- Bruce Fletcher Stronsay, Orkney www.stronsay.co.uk/claremont (Remove teeth to reply) "You can always tell a Yorkshire man. You just can't tell him much." |
#3
Posted to free.uk.diy.home,uk.d-i-y
|
|||
|
|||
Rim Locks
"the_constructor" wrote in message ... Is it possible to get a rim lock that has more than 1 lever and if so, where from. I checked Screwfix and Toolstation but alas no use. Police advised me to change the one I have on my shed at the moment. Wise advice, this is one of the few types of locks that can be opened by a so called 'skeleton' key which can be made in minutes and which will open any lock of that type. |
#4
Posted to free.uk.diy.home,uk.d-i-y
|
|||
|
|||
Rim Locks
"Scabbydug" wrote in message ... "the_constructor" wrote in message ... Is it possible to get a rim lock that has more than 1 lever and if so, where from. I checked Screwfix and Toolstation but alas no use. Police advised me to change the one I have on my shed at the moment. Wise advice, this is one of the few types of locks that can be opened by a so called 'skeleton' key which can be made in minutes and which will open any lock of that type. Come to think of it, why not fit a decent hasp and staple with a padlock, generally unless it's a very substantial shed it's only a visual deterrant anyway. |
#5
Posted to free.uk.diy.home,uk.d-i-y
|
|||
|
|||
Rim Locks
"Scabbydug" wrote in message ... "the_constructor" wrote in message ... Is it possible to get a rim lock that has more than 1 lever and if so, where from. I checked Screwfix and Toolstation but alas no use. Police advised me to change the one I have on my shed at the moment. Wise advice, this is one of the few types of locks that can be opened by a so called 'skeleton' key which can be made in minutes and which will open any lock of that type. There is no technical reason why a rim lock should be operable with just a skeleton key. I have certainly seen them with three levers, more if you include Yale rim locks. I wouldn't use one if it could be avoided as they are easy to access so can be cut/drilled easier than a mortise lock. |
#6
Posted to free.uk.diy.home,uk.d-i-y
|
|||
|
|||
Rim Locks
"Scabbydug" wrote in message ... "the_constructor" wrote in message ... Is it possible to get a rim lock that has more than 1 lever and if so, where from. I checked Screwfix and Toolstation but alas no use. Police advised me to change the one I have on my shed at the moment. Wise advice, this is one of the few types of locks that can be opened by a so called 'skeleton' key which can be made in minutes and which will open any lock of that type. Nobody is going to use a skeleton key on a shed. The door is going to be unlocked in the first place, or the intruder will use brute force to gain access. Leave the rim lock and bolt a few planks on the door so that it looks as if you have taken security really seriously. Any intruder is going to whizz by, take a quick look and climb into your neighbours living room through their open window... |
Reply |
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
Display Modes | |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Forum | |||
Rim Lock Question | UK diy | |||
Help-- Rim joist rotted! | Home Repair | |||
How to get wheelbarrow tire back on rim | Home Repair | |||
braking surface rim wear? | Metalworking | |||
Dried on cr@p round bog rim | UK diy |