How To Make A Makeshift Lock For Your Door
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How to make a makeshift lock for your door. In case you find your fork hard to bend you can insert the prongs in the space between the cabinet door and the frame. As you bend by the way make sure you do it until the line you ve marked. Break off the handle. I didn t want to use one of my own forks so using a plastic one the.
Screw the bracket containing the pin to the door then drill holes and insert grommets in the track for the pin to slide into. Take the pair of pliers and bend the prongs to a 90 degree angle. Insert into lock and secure. By only using your hands you can lock a door.
An ideal anchor point is a solid material that is securely anchored down to the ground. First up make sure that you have a fork that fits into the latch hole. Both locks allow the door to open 3 in. Very easy to make.
Even a shoe or a slipper can work if the gap is large enough. A similar lock the door guardian attaches at the top of the door. Block the door from the inside by stuffing a sock or a similar piece of fabric under the door. To lock a door without a lock you will have to tie one part of the connecting material to the handle of the door and then tie another part around a solid anchor point.
You only need two items for this and one tool. But there are other methods that can be used to secure a door without a lock such as door wedges and alarms. See 10 of my own makeshift door stoppers using everyday household items 6 diy door stop tutorials from other clever people 16 of the most unique door stops on amazon. Place a door wedge with an alarm under the door to block it.
Installation takes about 10 minutes. Lock a door without a lock. Doorstops are easy to make. I ll teach you how to local a door that dosent have a lock without using anything.
This is a video on how to make a portable door lock. Then bend them as with a vice.