I need some ideas on locks

[Nraman]

Is this an above ground shelter inside your house or what?

Above ground inside the house.

 

[Nraman]

I have a plasma cutter I could come over with if ya want but a Bi metal hole saw would do the trick with a little patience

Bi metal, got it.

 

[Nraman]

do you have any family who might be at home while you are not there?

All adults that can handle it

For the holes I would go to the tool rental place and rent a mag drill and a bit. About as perfect as drilled holes can get. I think dead bolts would work better than pad locks plus not as much a chance of getting locked in.

I assume you are talking about a magnetic drill. Never used one, I'll consider it.
I am also thinking about deadbolts, not sure how to mount them on a single piece of steel.

 

[Nraman]

Surely there's an OSAer on here in the Tulsa area with one who could lend a hand.

Thanks but I don't want to bother anybody, I can do things, I just happened to be ignorant about locks.
Among other things.

 

[rickm]

U might check the outside dia of a 2 inch hole punch that electrican us i know they are bigger than 2 inch so that rigid pipe will fit thru i cant remember how much bigger they are.

 

[kd5rjz]

U might check the outside dia of a 2 inch hole punch that electrican us i know they are bigger than 2 inch so that rigid pipe will fit thru i cant remember how much bigger they are.

I bet that door is hard enough to destroy a knock-out set.

 

[kd5rjz]

a Bi metal hole saw would do the trick with a little patience

Patience and a LOT of oil.

Or a lot of hole saws.

 

[Nraman]

U might check the outside dia of a 2 inch hole punch that electrican us i know they are bigger than 2 inch so that rigid pipe will fit thru i cant remember how much bigger they are.

I bet that door is hard enough to destroy a knock-out set.

It is supposed to be cold rolled 3/16". I don't think a punch can handle it.

Patience and a LOT of oil.

Or a lot of hole saws.

I was searching for bimetal and found out that there are carbide tipped cutters. That should do it.

 

[Nraman]

OK, I think a bimetal or carbide hole cutter will take care of the hole. Next:
The door is a single piece of steel unlike house doors that are thick. How do I support the lock in the hole?
I also need to decide on the locks, they have to be a set with the same key, strong etc.

 

[hipshot]

If you will let me know how thick the door is I can probably help you, I am a locksmith here in Tulsa, My number is 918-695-3808, D.Alan