Makeshift Lock On Door

Making an emergency lock for your secret chambers step one.

Makeshift lock on door.

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. Doors and walls share a common purpose creating a barrier. An ideal anchor point is a solid material that is securely anchored down to the ground. You can take it on trips to use in motels or use at home public bathrooms etc.

They differ in one respect walls are permanent while doors are not. Very easy to make. Bending the fork take the pair of pliers and bend the prongs to a 90 degree angle. As you bend by the way.

This is a video on how to make a portable door lock. Marking the latch slot before you even begin make sure the fork can fit into the latch hole of your bedroom. The idea is to create a makeshift lock out. To make it work first close the door completely and position the door wedge along the side of the door.

Yet in case of emergencies you can even use them to keep your door shut. The lack of permanence can create some issues usually solved with latches doorknobs and locks. It s the perfect method to quickly modify a door and make it more difficult for intruders to come in. 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.