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nadkaw1957
Explorer
Mar 23, 2019

Battery Lock

My version of the home-built battery lock (pre-paint). I used 1-1/2" aluminum flat under the boxes and 1" flat on top.





  • Looks nicely made.

    However, a $10 Harbor Freight battery powered grinder with a cutoff wheel WILL easily cut that off in 10 seconds..

    Aluminum is a poor choice concerning "security"..

    Steel would only mildly delay a thief with a battery grinder.

    That only keeps the "casual" thief "honest", will not stop or deter DETERMINED thieves.

    Best policy is OUT OF SIGHT, OUT OF MIND.

    I would suggest either the stealth approach INSIDE a heavy duty steel box or take them with you..