[Closed] Shed Shackle

[i]I think a ground anchor is going to be impractical[/i]

Why? They are probably the best solution..

Try a claymore mine?

I'm planning on moving house in the not-too-distant future, and installing a ground anchor in the shed is going to be a real pain the arse for such a short-term measure. The shed is based on wooden sleepers, so installing an anchor will involve cutting quite a large hole in the floor of the shed.

I've heard of people using a bucket full of concrete with a U shaped bit of metal in it. If you use a big bucket it wont go anywhere. I think in your situation I'd whack some massive screws into the sleepers and cover the heads somehow.

Try a claymore mine?

Given its 100m range, I think the claymore might do damage beyond the scum in its immediate range, and there's also the small matter about some sort of convention on anti-personnel mines...

However, it would certainly act as a deterrent to future break-ins, so this isn't a definite [b]NO[/b].

I have a shed shackle. It was well documented and came with all the kit, even a drill bit. It wasn't hard to fit, the break-away cone nuts are really cool, I was impressed.

It looks difficult to break, I haven't tried 🙂 and I'm lucky enough not to have been burgled yet.

I would say it has more than doubled the strength of my shed on that side...

I have a wall 'hoop' (came from B&Q I think?) which is a bit like a ground anchor (might even have been sold as a ground anchor?) It simply screws to the wall with 4 large screws, which are then covered by a plate - the plate cannot be removed when there is anything locked to the hoop. Can't see why that wouldn't work screwing to the sleepers.

edit - like this one: http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/nav.jsp?action=detail&fh_secondid=9284312&fh_view_size=10&fh_location=%2f%2fcatalog01%2fen_GB&fh_search=security&fh_eds=%c3%9f&fh_refview=search&ts=1240250033301&isSearch=true

I use a motorcycle anchor - four long screws into concrete, tightened with 6mm allen keys, and then a bearing ball whacked into the key hole. £19.99 at my local motorbike shop.

A friend of mine who is an electrician says that the B@stards are using these now so just be aware and try to secure things accordingly if Poss!
http://www.dewalt.co.uk/powertools/productdetails/catno/DC410KA/