Allotment Shed Security.

HampshireSeagulls

Suzy_M wrote: »

Have seen sheds fitted with 'false' walls made of plywood. - Tools were hung on proper hooks then doors fitted in front:-

On an end wall the door had concealed hinges (with an additional false panel into the apex above to complete the illusion) and a magnetic catch. The 'handle' was one of several old cup hooks on which were hung lightweight items.

On a side wall two sliding doors were used with an old coat hung in a strategic position to conceal the join. Again old hooks were used for lightweight items and handles.

In both cases the doors had been muddied up to blend in with the shed which in the normal gloom of a shed helped to complete the illusion.

Sounds a bit James Bondesque! A good idea, but time consuming and quite an art to construct. I know someone who has actually dug a false bottom into their shed and accesses their tools through a trap door!

Personally, I am all for some strategically placed shotgun cartridges and nails on the floorboards. You can't use a stolen spade when you don't have feet!

rottertron

You can actually buy "blank shotgun mines" relativley cheap. They fire a blank shotgun cartridge. My friend has one fitted to his garage. Seriously loud.

Suzy_M

HampshireSeagulls wrote: »

Sounds a bit James Bondesque! A good idea, but time consuming and quite an art to construct. I know someone who has actually dug a false bottom into their shed and accesses their tools through a trap door!

Personally, I am all for some strategically placed shotgun cartridges and nails on the floorboards. You can't use a stolen spade when you don't have feet!

What I saw was very simply constructed and wouldn't need a cabinet maker.

Now I like the idea of a false bottom. Not for tools but combined with your idea it could make the clearing up quicker and easier! :rotfl: