Mortise rack bolt locks

[b21playa]

Hi all

Is it possible to get these or something similar that use unique keys and not the bog standard torx style key?

Looking to add additional security to a timber door

Thanks in advance

 

[Tigercubrider]

Why not just add extra mortise locks top and bottom?
That's what we did for a vulnerable door

 

[Doggit]

If they are only accessible from the inside, then they should be sufficient. Do you want something internal or external to the door.

 

[b21playa]

If they are only accessible from the inside, then they should be sufficient. Do you want something internal or external to the door.

External

 

[b21playa]

Why not just add extra mortise locks top and bottom?
That's what we did for a vulnerable door

Was trying to avoid large locks, the rack bolts are small

 

[Doggit]

Mortice locks are going to be more discrete, and a lot more secure than anything external. But you haven't said what's wrong with the rack bolts, as they do work well. I don't think there is much in between.

 

[b21playa]

Mortice locks are going to be more discrete, and a lot more secure than anything external. But you haven't said what's wrong with the rack bolts, as they do work well. I don't think there is much in between.

It’s a door for a shed, need it secure when locked externally. Rack bolts are good but anyone can have a key

 

[JohnD]

shed doors are often rather thin for a mortice. How thick is yours?

If the door is a bit shabby, the holes for a rackbolt key, near the top and bottom, can be quite unobtrusive. But you need at least one proper lock. How do you feel about Brenton bolts and a weatherproof padlock such as the Squire 660?

Or you could have a rimlock or two, which are easy to fit. FB locks are more substantial than the tin locks usually fitted to sheds.

If you want it properly secure, and have a good solid door, I'd go for two 5-lever locks, one at shoulder and one at kick height.