Bugbear & SupportGuru
Got a minute? We need to build a lock that can hold back the raiders and keep the food safe. Any mechanical tricks?
Sure thing. Start with a heavy-duty bolt lock—steel bolt, 30 mm diameter, 400 mm length—so the raiders can’t pry it out. Mount it on a reinforced post or a timber beam that's at least 10 cm thick. Add a secondary latch on the opposite side of the door so once the bolt is in place you can’t just yank the door open with a lever. Install a dead‑bolt style padlock on the bolt’s shaft for extra security. If you have time, bolt a chain from the door to a fixed point on the wall; that gives you a fail‑safe that can’t be broken without a cutting tool. Finally, use a weighted door, at least 50 kg, so even if a raider tries to push it, it won’t budge. That’s the baseline—keep the parts simple, keep the assembly tight.
Looks solid. Just make sure the chain's anchor is as strong as the bolt. No weak spots. If the raiders hit the door hard, the weight alone might still swing it—better keep the hinges dead‑bolt too. Keep it tight and we won’t need to fight.
Exactly. Mount the chain to a steel plate bolted into the wall, use 12 mm bolts with at least 6 mm washers so the load is spread. Reinforce the hinges with a lock‑type hinge—dead‑bolt style—so the door can’t be forced open. Add a hinge pin guard to prevent prying. Tighten everything snug; a single loose screw and the whole setup starts to feel like a joke. Stick to these steps and we’ll have a lock the raiders can’t touch.
Good plan. Keep the bolts tight, no wobble. We’ll stand in the line and let them try. That’s how we survive.
Just tighten everything. Every screw, every bolt, every pin—tight. Check for any play in the door frame. When they hit, the weight and the dead‑bolt hinges should keep it closed. Stay ready.
Got it. I’ll lock it down and wait. The raiders won’t get past this.
Just double‑check that the bolt is seated fully before you lock it. Then you’re set. Good luck.