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Think your favorite lock is safe.... Probably not.
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<blockquote data-quote="NightShade" data-source="post: 3214928" data-attributes="member: 29706"><p>Agree I have said that lock only keeps an honest person honest for a while. I saw him review this lock <a href="https://www.bowleylockcompany.com/store/p11/Bowley_Lock_Grade_3.html" target="_blank">https://www.bowleylockcompany.com/store/p11/Bowley_Lock_Grade_3.html</a> and am thinking about getting a set though. It will be easier for the criminals to just go through the wall if you have a good solid door that has everything properly anchored. BTW I do hope that most of you guys know that the little 3/4 inch screws in the hinges and the striker plates are not enough. Each hinge should have at least one screw that is long enough to anchor into the stud behind the door and the striker plates should have heavy shank screws that do the same. That actual door frame is one of the weakest points in the system. Even living in an apartment I change a few of the screws out.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="NightShade, post: 3214928, member: 29706"] Agree I have said that lock only keeps an honest person honest for a while. I saw him review this lock [URL]https://www.bowleylockcompany.com/store/p11/Bowley_Lock_Grade_3.html[/URL] and am thinking about getting a set though. It will be easier for the criminals to just go through the wall if you have a good solid door that has everything properly anchored. BTW I do hope that most of you guys know that the little 3/4 inch screws in the hinges and the striker plates are not enough. Each hinge should have at least one screw that is long enough to anchor into the stud behind the door and the striker plates should have heavy shank screws that do the same. That actual door frame is one of the weakest points in the system. Even living in an apartment I change a few of the screws out. [/QUOTE]
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