Security & Theft Chain or Wire Rope for Security ?

[_RaT_]

I find just the opposite. I can easily cut chain, but cable can be much harder. Bolt cutters usually just smash cable. I myself would choose cable over chain. The thing is, if someone want's it, chain or cable is simply a deterent. Making kill switches and immobilizing a tire sounds like the best deterent.

 

[Trev]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( I feel that the best deterrent would be to keep it locked in an enclosed area and out of sight when not being used... [snip])</font>

Out of sight can be a mixed blessing. The thief may not notice it, but if he knows it's there, then he can take his time breaking your protection because he will also be "out of sight."

I'm fortunate to have a pole barn to keep all the stuff in, but even then, if someone is determined, the best bet is probably insurance.

Bob

 

[JeffRey30747]

I would think that the wire rope would be more secure than "hardware store" grade chain but that a good security chain would be better than the rope. Regardless, of what you choose, it can be defeated, especially if the criminal has had a chance to case the situation beforehand or if he was lucky enough for you to have the proper tools there at his disposal. If you use clamps to secure the wire rope, remember to either tack weld or locktite the threads on the u bolts.

 

[poorboy]

The local theives around here have found the evil side of the cordless sawzall. Then they are the guys that have started smashing into cars and taking items at night. Last week they smashed a window of a person who lives in the area. All they took was a 12 pk of store brand pop. Yes it is pop here! It is better to have the items out of sight but also this allows them to lurk around a little longer. If they want it they can get it. But I do make it as hard as I can for them. How about cable, chain and a simulated camera?

Patrick

 

[Soundguy]

Ditto glen9643.... hide the tractor out of site.

There isn't a chain or steel cable you can hook up that someone can't remove with a smoke wrench and 5 minutes...

Soundguy

 

[BRUSHTAMERS]

I have to store my stuff out in the elements at Grandpas place, but he has a wide open view of the property from the house. At my house I have a limited view of my flatbed truck from the house on a very dark street. I'm using cable for tying down my clearing saw and chain saw in the back of the truck. Reason being, that I used to work for a state agency that routinely had to cut bicycle locks off of bikes because the keys were left at home. (Campground) Try cutting a piece of cable with a hacksaw or bolt cutters and you'll be around to long for comfort in a theft situation. Some of the more aggresive theives are setting themselves up with cable cutters now though. Might be time to build that small barn if you own the property outright

 

[RedHawkRidge]

Am I missing something? What do you use to fasten the cable or chain together, other than a padlock? Aren't most padlocks vulnerable to boltcutters, prybars, etc?
jim

 

[Dave___in___CT]

Yep... a padlock... /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif

...some do come as cable locks though... i.e. the "shackle" is a steel cable...


Dave...

 

[KiotiJohn]

Well, now I'm really paranoid. I think I'll go sleep in the shed tonight as I haven't put anything on my stuff as of yet. Of course, the thief better be pretty quiet as my bedroom is not far from the shed and my gun is much closer. John

 

[Toolite]

First choice is 45 acp, second 357mag, third find a place out of sight to insert a block/hook that will keep the brakes applied even when the pedals are released. Paint them the same color as whatever they are touching and maybe they will be invisible to the untrained eye of your typical rogue. Release them every few weeks so the shoes don't stick/bond to the drums. Forth, keep the inland marine policy paid up!