It s the perfect method to quickly modify a door and make it more difficult for intruders to come in.
Makeshift lock on door.
Yet in case of emergencies you can even use them to keep your door shut.
Doors and walls share a common purpose creating a barrier.
Bending the fork take the pair of pliers and bend the prongs to a 90 degree angle.
They differ in one respect walls are permanent while doors are not.
You can take it on trips to use in motels or use at home public bathrooms etc.
Very easy to make.
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.
An ideal anchor point is a solid material that is securely anchored down to the ground.
To lock a door without a lock you will have to tie one part of the connecting material to the handle of the door and then tie another part around a solid anchor point.
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.
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.
The idea is to create a makeshift lock out.
Backyard gates and shed doors are usually kept shut with latches.
This is a video on how to make a portable door lock.
Making an emergency lock for your secret chambers step one.