Hasp lock
Now your hasp and staple are ready to put your padlock through to secure your door. And that’s it! You’ve installed your hasp and staple! Pro tip: Read all the steps described above before you start anything, so you understand what to do and if you want to skip a few things like drilling. Your loop or staple is ready to be screwed on if you follow Steps 2,3,4 for marking drilling and driving the screws. Holding the loop plate where it has landed, fold the hasp back out of the way. Place the loop into the slot on the hasp, holding the two pieces together close the assembly so that the loop plate is against the surface. This will stop you from potentially stripping the heads. Pro tip: Don’t drive the screws all the way in with your battery driver, leave them sticking out just a bit then complete the final tighten with your screwdriver.
Hasp lock driver#
Grab your battery driver or screwdriver, place the hasp over the holes drilled or marked.ĭrive-in those screws until the hasp is secure against the door, door frame or lid wherever you have decided to place it. Pro tip: If you don’t want the drill to slip you can mark the holes by hitting a nail lightly into the marked spots first. If you are following our Pro Tip from the Tools Required section, please note the holes will need to be drilled the same size as the machine screws. Make sure to use a smaller diameter drill than the width of your screw, this will prevent any cracking or splitting of wood frames. Step 3 (If you don’t want to drill holes you can skip to Step 4)ĭrill the holes as marked in the previous step. Pro tip: If you place masking tape in the desired area before taking any steps you can minimise any damage done to paint.
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Mark the locations of each hole with a pencil/pen. Hold the plate in position with one hand and swivel the arm out to show the holes for screws in the plate. Place the hasp in the desired position/height on the door/box. Step 1īuy the right-sized hasp and staple/hasp lock for your application. Pro tip: By using countersunk machine screws with a nut and washer on the under or inside of the installation will amp up the level of security. Appropriate screws (depending on what you are attaching your hasp lock to – for example metal screws are required if you are fitting the hasp onto a tin or steel box or cabinet.).
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Hasp lock install#
Tools required to install a hasp and staple: It is mostly secured by a padlock.Ī hasp lock is the same but instead of having a loop (staple) it has a locking mechanism with a key, so you won’t need a padlock. Firstly, what is a hasp and staple or hasp lock?Ī hasp is a hinged metallic strap/band that fits over a metallic loop (staple).
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If you are looking to secure a toolbox, gate or power box on your house, or perhaps you might be looking to add a WAS (Western Australian Services Lock) lock to your meter box – then this guide is for you.Ī hasp and staple (also commonly referred to as a ‘hasp lock’) are simple and easy to install, plus they are a low-cost solution.īelow we have written down a few steps plus the tools you may need to install a hasp and staple DIY.
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Hasp lock how to#
Are you keen to learn how to install a hasp and staple lock yourself? Well, you’re in luck as we have put together a handy guide on how to install a hasp and staple!