Ideas to make tuffshed have keyless entry?

[infinkc]

Just got a tuffshed, hate that it uses a key as i use keypads now for my house.

Any idea how to make it keyless? I probably can’t find a lock to take its place, so would be open to adding another lock of some type and just leaving the key lock unlocked.

Have thought about just putting a key box, maybe the easiest solution.

 

[The Cobbler]

How thick is the door, is it 1-3/4"? . that's a std size for exterior doors . it shouldn't be all that difficult to retrofit a keypad lock . you will need to enlarge the bore for the lock etc, but should be totally doable

 

[infinkc]

How thick is the door, is it 1-3/4"? . that's a std size for exterior doors . it shouldn't be all that difficult to retrofit a keypad lock . you will need to enlarge the bore for the lock etc, but should be totally doable

I will have to grab a pic tomorrow, but can’t use a standard door lock as the door is a metal frame. The current lock latches on the backside.

 

[Spencer Was Here]

Maybe something like this?

https://www.amazon.com/Keyless-Gate-Lock-Secure-Durable/dp/B09F9SFVZV/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[AffableCurmudgeon]

A locking latch with a combination padlock.

 

[CJ7VFR]

A locking latch with a combination padlock.

There you go. Old school combination lock. Been around forever. I have some that are 50 years old that have been outside in the weather all that time and they still work!

You can get a safety Hasp and a combination lock from a big box store (shown below) to put on the shed door, and then lock the hasp with the combination lock. No keys needed, and a combination lock and hasp will cost you less than $20 bucks.

Jim

 

[mike93lx]

If you are locking it for security, I'd be realistic at how much a lock really provides on a shed before spending a bunch of time and money on it.
A latch isn't keeping anyone out that wants in

 

[CJ7VFR]

If you are locking it for security, I'd be realistic at how much a lock really provides on a shed before spending a bunch of time and money on it.
A latch isn't keeping anyone out that wants in

No lock, or latch will keep anyone out if they want in. Not in a house or especially a shed made out of T-111 or similar wood.

Just use a sawzall to cut a hole in the wood around the lock or latch or knob or whatever and simply remove it and open the door.

Any type of lock only keeps honest people honest. Crooks don't give a **** and can open any door in a matter of seconds. Nothing will ever stop that.

But I agree about not spending a ton of money on a lock for the shed. A hasp with a combination lock on it will provide the OP of this thread the ability to go keyless and help keep people out just as good as any expensive contraption you can buy. And it will do it at a fraction of the cost.

Jim

 

[CraigStu]

There you go. Old school combination lock. Been around forever. I have some that are 50 years old that have been outside in the weather all that time and they still work!

You can get a safety Hasp and a combination lock from a big box store (shown below) to put on the shed door, and then lock the hasp with the combination lock. No keys needed, and a combination lock and hasp will cost you less than $20 bucks.

Jim

Bingo! That is what is on my shed. I also agree w/ mike93lx. Not sure how screws or bolts would line up w/ the metal framing but, if they don't I'd use some carriage bolts through the door and through a piece of metal or even oak 1x. At least that would make it tougher than simply pulling some 3/4" wood screws out.

 

[Zeke]

A lot times a block of wood in mounted to the interior side of a metal door or 3/4" wood gate for the lock bore and a minimum of 1- 3/8ths thick. With a backset of 2- 3/8ths a 2 x 6 is perfect. So if you want to use a conventional deadbolt you can.

 

[Rst277]

Your making this into a bigger deal than it needs to be. 10 second solution, put key under rock by shed door. Or hidden somewhere convenient, it's always there when you need it. Easy.

 

[The Cobbler]

I will have to grab a pic tomorrow, but can’t use a standard door lock as the door is a metal frame. The current lock latches on the backside.

Ok, but it is doable. might be expensive to get a locksmith company in to do it, but ...

 

[alinc100]

Amazon.com

 

[infinkc]

Amazon.com

Thanks, think this will do the trick. Will see if I am able to replace the existing one with this.

 

[grissom]

@infinkc I have sent you a PM​

 

[rayra]

btw, if you go to the special order desk at HomeDepot you can custom order any number of MasterLock combination locks with the same combo, your own combo. No upcharge, at least not 4yrs ago.
I had a pair from boot camp and was able to order several more with the same combo. Which I will never ever forget.

 

[PhantomEB]

A few years ago I brought a pack of 10 keyed alike padlocks….still ain’t used them all up.