More security for the shed

[Pete.Participant @pete-2]

The Best security is having good neighbours you can rely on to call the police if something is happening while you're not there, luckily I live somewhere nice, my workshop is in a very secure garage attached to the house, a much lower risk than a shed.

If your workshop is a shed, making a lockable toolbox within it is a good idea, there are endless what ifs, ultimately it comes down to, make it difficult for them to steal your stuff or don't.

[Paul LousickParticipant @paullousick59116]

Posted by Pete. on 10/07/2021 20:42:15:

Posted by Paul Lousick on 10/07/2021 02:49:53:

Not just cutting tools. Crow bars, hammers, shovels, axe, etc. Anything that can hit and lever to break into the cabinets.

Can't speak f for others, all those are kept locked up in my workshop, not sure what your point is, should I not make it hard for potential Thieves?

If you had read the previous posts, I am refering to locked cabinets inside the workshop, not tools left outside.

Paul.

[Anonymous]

Paul and Pete,

I think you two should take the time to really read each other's posts. It all seems pretty clear to me that Paul was agreeing with Pete …. simply adding more to his list.

[Pete.Participant @pete-2]

Apologies if I misunderstood, I thought the point being made was that there will always be something lying around so offering any kind of resistance is pointless.

Good insurance and photos of your stuff is probably the best thing.

I just like the idea that they'll have to sweat a bit to get my stuff.

[Nigel McBurney 1Participant @nigelmcburney1]

Local police advice was Lock valueable tools in a tool locker bolted to floor. If possible arrange power to shed so that it can be locked off or can be switched off from inside your home,thieves then have no light or use your power tools to cut locks. protect tools of good make thieves apparently do not go for poor cheap makes which are difficult to sell on. From friends experience watch out for builders & tradesmen working on adjacent property some are dishonest,delivery drivers, they are nosey and pass on info to thieves,keep your shed doors shut and contents out of sight. Heating oil is difficult to protect insurance is not much use,theft of oil is regarded as contents ,damage to tank is regarded as property ,so the excess you pay is doubled !!!

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