Safe Room Door Lock

[Bob Worthy]

Alarman to the rescue. Thats one way to be a filter buster. Thanks for
passing it along.

 

[Jim]

I forced a 600-lb lock open with my shoulder once and I'm only of
average strength -- not exactly a weight lifter. :^) It really
wasn't all that tough.

Strength has nothing to do with it ......... if you weigh 600 pounds.

They're not intended to keep bad guys out
-- more for limiting movement of personnel. If there's a wall or
other rigid, parallel structure nearby, a strong man could open
the door using leg pressure. It's surprising the amount of
pressure even an average adult can deliver in a leg press.

You can't even hold up your own weight so I guess that leaves YOU out
of the equation.

Consider the leverage of a 12" long screwdriver with 1/2"
inserted into the space between the door and the frame. There's
a 23/1 mechanical advantage. The thief only has to apply about
30-35 lbs of force. Note: If it were linear motion the figure
would be just over 26 pounds, but the screwdriver is describing a
circular arc so the required force in a tangential direction
increases somewhat.

If the door opens away from the lock it's even easier -- take a
run and hit it with your shoulder. I weigh just over 200 pounds.

HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA

Why don't you show us those wedding pictures again tubo. Would "JUST
OVER" include up to 300 pounds???


HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA
HA HA HA!

At a 15 mph sprint that's more than enough force to pop a 600-lb
lock.

The only way you could get up to 15 MPH would be rolling down hill for
a block and a half, in your "to fat to walk", battery powered chair.


Keep on ..... keep on making a fool of yourself Hamburger man.

 

[Robert L Bass]

Soss Hinges

Good suggestion. I think you meant "1,000+ pounds" though, no?

--

Regards,
Robert L Bass

Bass Burglar Alarms
The Online DIY Store
http://www.BassBurglarAlarms.com

 

[Bob Worthy]

"Robert L Bass" wrote in message

Good suggestion. I think you meant "1,000+ pounds" though, no?

Rick,

Hopefully, you have been here before to know that RLB will try to correct
everything and everybody whether he knows about the subject or not. I am
sure he will try to take credit for the installation of 1,000+

Thanks for the info, good luck on your recovery, and anymore info will add
to the subject matter, as safe rooms are becoming more popular, not only for
individual protection during a crime, but also for personal protection
during times of bad weather, such as hurricanes and tornados.

 

[Crash Gordon]

Thanks. I don't know what kind of hinges they will use, but the are
concealed I'm told. I guess I'll find out in a few weeks.


| Know this is weeks late, ( I was having some prostate repairs and was down
| for a while) but this sounds like a good app for Soss Hinges - totally
| concealed from both sides of the door, available in sizes from way small
to
| 100lb+ per hinge. For future reference...
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| Rick
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| | > What about the hinges? It the door is swinging out, the hinges and pins
| will
| > be exposed to the outside. A pin at each hinge that recesses into the
jamb
| > when the door is closed will prevent the door from opening, from the
hinge
| > side, if the pins are popped. With no other hardware on the outside of
the
| > door, a 600 lb. mag, with a battery back up power supply, should be
| > sufficient. It should also be a steel door with steel jamb. There is a
| > company that is selling these doors now called Masters Security Door.
They
| > are a Italian company with a new operation in the States. They are
| starting
| > to sell these doors in Florida's Home Depots. Their website will be
| > available shortly. It is a great door.
| > | > > Gotta do a safe-room door lock...I'm thinking a 600lb mag lock? The
door
| > > will be semi hidden and swing towards the opening person/side. No
other
| > > hardware will be visible on the door...it's in a MBR closet and will
| have
| > > shelves on it. Heavy wooden door.
| > >
| > > I don't think a door strike will work as it will be visible.
| > >
| > > Any other ideas before I rough it in tomorrow?
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