Makeshift Lock On Door

They differ in one respect walls are permanent while doors are not.

Makeshift lock on door.

It s the perfect method to quickly modify a door and make it more difficult for intruders to come in. The idea is to create a makeshift lock out. Marking the latch slot before you even begin make sure the fork can fit into the latch hole of your bedroom. Making an emergency lock for your secret chambers step one.

This is a video on how to make a portable door lock. While the easiest way to lock a door is to install a door lock there are several ways to lock a door without a lock. The fork will be used as the lock itself although this diy project does require you to get your hands dirty at least for a little bit. Doors and walls share a common purpose creating a barrier.

You can take it on trips to use in motels or use at home public bathrooms etc. The lack of permanence can create some issues usually solved with latches doorknobs and locks. As you bend by the way. Very easy to make.

Yet in case of emergencies you can even use them to keep your door shut. Backyard gates and shed doors are usually kept shut with latches. To make it work first close the door completely and position the door wedge along the side of the door. You ll need a vice a hammer and a metal saw but the whole process only takes a few minutes.