Can this be mounted inside a block or brick column? If so how does it get secured to the brick/block so a thief cannot just pull the entire box out?
1705968
No matter how you secure it a screw driver can still be used to pry the door open.
1705969
yes 4 bolts thru bottom of box secure it to the blocks. My tenants love these boxes I have purchased 16 units and put them at 3 diffrent complexesthey are safe for retriving mail so they dont have to stand on highway !
208038
There are mounting screws through the back. And they are about two inches in from the corners but be sure to put screws in and or under the other screw to lock it so it can't be picked up and removed from the wall
821156
We have did anchor ours. Whether you need to depends on what you are going to be storing. Heavy boxes obviously go on the bottom and lighter on top but there will be some play in the unit. If you have children who may try to use it as a jungle gym or pull on it, I would suggest anchoring. You can get screws designed for concrete use at any hardware store. We have 3 of these units, two large and the smaller for banker boxes. Love them.
2072851
It is screwed to the post. But other than that, nothing. Thief needs a tool kit. But it isn't going to work without the other half of the unit that is in the house.
799679
Ok so theoretically you can mount this on a brick wall, you will need to use different screws as the ones supplied are for wooden studs. I myself have mine mounted on a stud less wall and had to use anchors to hold. I would buy the bracket and consult Lowes or Home Depot about how best to secure it into brick.
2075198
The outside part screws into the inside part all within the hole you drill into the door. The only access point where you can screw/unscrew the parts is on the inside of the door. I don't see how anyone could pry it out from the outside. But then again.... I'm not a professional burglar.
1326777
put it inside the fence, use padlocks in addition to / instead of the bolts, use security nuts & bolts (require special tools - normal hex won't fit), tack weld the nuts to the bolts (makes it tough for you to remove them too, though), add a security camera (even a decoy camera might discourage a petty thief)
1964742
J hook style bolts on the inside of the box to your truck bed rails then lock the tool box and people can't steal it.
1293636
In my opinion, if the unit is folded down in the storage position with the cover installed, it would be difficult to steal.No, it can not be locked on. With some ingenuity you could adapt it to lock.
655595
It's possible, usually use a lead screw anchor in a hole drilled in the brick with a cement drill. Driving in the screw expands the lead and makes a tight fit. Any hardware store should be able to supply the right drill, anchors and advice.
1917586
There is now way to lock it up. The box is made out of a high quality plastic that seems like it is built to last, but unfortunately you can lock them. It would have bben nice for them to put lip on the box with a whole for a manterlock. The box holds everything securely though.
1902601
The intent of the security box is to discourage theft (lag bolt to tree) and protect from the elements. If an angle mount needed to be used, it probably could be modified by simply drilling some mounting holes in the box.
1242391
Yes - installs in brick (as long as you know how to drill / properly secure something into brick).
2227075
You mean inside a concrete column? Yes if it is wide enough. Or do you mean mount on the concrete column. Yes if it is wide enough but you will have to drill using concrete drill bit holes for mounting screws. I bought special screws for my brick mount in mortar. I do not remember if they were 1/4 inch or 3/16 inch by 2 1/4 inches or so. I think you better ask some man to help you drill and mount. The screws they provide are more suitable for wooden attachment.
96997
It doesn't look like the box is made for a lock but you could run a cable lock or use a padlock with a long shackle (like the old bicycle locks) through the hole in the "solid" latching "lever" (attached to the lid) through the wire "handle attached to the bottom half of the box. It's possible that's even made for some sort of lock but it doesn't look like it. I'm not sure how tight of a locked seal you could achieve for lid. There may (or may not) be enough play between the lid and the box that would allow small items to get through and it wouldn't take much of a bolt cutter or real heavy duty wire cutter to cut the bottom wire handle. You might be able to rig it up to be kid resistant. It doesn't look like the box is made for a lock but you could run a cable lock or use a padlock with a long shackle (like the old bicycle locks) through the hole in the "solid" latching "lever" (attached to the lid) through the wire "handle attached to the bottom half of the box. It's possible that's even made for some sort of lock but it doesn't look like it. I'm not sure how tight of a locked seal you could achieve for lid. There may (or may not) be enough play between the lid and the box that would allow small items to get through and it wouldn't take much of a... » Read More It doesn't look like the box is made for a lock but you could run a cable lock or use a padlock with a long shackle (like the old bicycle locks) through the hole in the "solid" latching "lever" (attached to the lid) through the wire "handle attached to the bottom half of the box. It's possible that's even made for some sort of lock but it doesn't look like it. I'm not sure how tight of a locked seal you could achieve for lid. There may (or may not) be enough play between the lid and the box that would allow small items to get through and it wouldn't take much of a bolt cutter or real heavy duty wire cutter to cut the bottom wire handle. You might be able to rig it up to be kid resistant. « Show Less
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I think you would need a special drill bit. I actually mounted mine to the frame of my exterior door (which is wood) where the previous house numbers were placed, so I didn't have to deal with the issue of mounting to brick. Sorry this isn't very helpful!
1224570
It is probably not suitable for 2 reasons. 1. The back wall is covered in hooks that would scratch your items or they could be covered in foam or felt. 2. The useable depth is only about .25" for the full size of the box - 6x93. But the lock takes up the whole left side - leaving a space approx. 4.5x9x1.25