Scooby074
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THats probably the best, cheapest solution. $70 Ghillie blankets will just be snatched up by a thief because its "cool"even if they have no interest in the splitter..
welding high grade chain for security?
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THats probably the best, cheapest solution. $70 Ghillie blankets will just be snatched up by a thief because its "cool"even if they have no interest in the splitter..
mikehaugen
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To me this is about as affective as a ball coupler lock. It will only prevent some from towing it away, not carrying/dragging onto another trailer.
If it is going to stay in one place all the time though it would be an affective "extra" measure though. If it going to stay in on place all of the time, why not concrete an I-beam or other large pole into the ground and weld the frame right to it?
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Impossible? With a trailer, 2 planks (2x10s?) and a come along, or just a trailer and 4 hefty guys 90% of the splitters out there could be moved without much drama.
Aaron Z
Most of the scrappers I see around here either have an overloaded pickup or a roll-back wrecker. Most of the ideas I've heard won't do much to stop either as long as they can drive close. I like the idea of cutting a big enough hole in the beam to thread the chain through, that gets around the whole "welding hardenned chain" thing. Another idea might be to burn/drill a hole through the web or a flange big enough for your lock shackle instead of the chain, and use the lock as the attachment.
I've seen "good" locks fail in short order by people just pounding on the top of the lock with a cheap hammer. On the laminated ones, the rivets fail and the whole thing comes unstacked, so I like the shrouded lock idea--anything to make the lock harder to get at.
"Out of sight, out of mind" tends to help, too. At the very least, make it so it can't be seen from the road. Even better if they can't see your woodpile, as that's reason enough for some folks.
I wouldn't rely on guys being scared to use noisy tools at night, some of them are bold as brass and will work in broad daylight noisy as you please, and just count on neighbors not being nosy.
I've seen "good" locks fail in short order by people just pounding on the top of the lock with a cheap hammer. On the laminated ones, the rivets fail and the whole thing comes unstacked, so I like the shrouded lock idea--anything to make the lock harder to get at.
"Out of sight, out of mind" tends to help, too. At the very least, make it so it can't be seen from the road. Even better if they can't see your woodpile, as that's reason enough for some folks.
I wouldn't rely on guys being scared to use noisy tools at night, some of them are bold as brass and will work in broad daylight noisy as you please, and just count on neighbors not being nosy.
Brad_Blazer
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You can get REALLY good padlocks...for about the price of a log splitter. When I was in the AF, there were 2 of these in shrouded hasps on the door of the weapon vault.
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There was also an electronic alarm system that required simultaneous phone contact with the police.
Speaking of alarms, maybe one of these would help: Master Lock Wireless Tool Box Alarm, Model# 8254DAT | Security Alarms| Northern Tool + Equipment
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There was also an electronic alarm system that required simultaneous phone contact with the police.
Speaking of alarms, maybe one of these would help: Master Lock Wireless Tool Box Alarm, Model# 8254DAT | Security Alarms| Northern Tool + Equipment
Brad_Blazer
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There are cheaper alternatives to the ghillie blanket. Often when cutting wood there is some real brush available to conceal something as small as a splitter.
mikehaugen
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The chain would be much harder to cut if it had a hungry pitbull at the end of it.
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I know this response is late but, you can torch cut a hole in a flange on the splitter to run a chain through without ruining the structural integrity. At least it will look secure without having to weld the chain. Also set it up so there is no way to remove it without making noise. Trip wires fasted to empty metal cans like are used to protect melon patches in Missouri.
While welding at construction site years ago, my supervisor decided to secure our SA600 Lincoln to a concrete pillar with high grade 1/2" chain and a nice big 2" company shackle lock. It was still there the next morning when he hooked up his 1/2 ton GMC pickup, didn't remember the chain and drove away. Chain was fine but the lock came apart like it was cheap pot metal. It didn't slow the pickup one bit. I guess that is why you see welders hanging from the crane at construction sites.
Making it appear unserviceable is as good as any idea. Nothing works unfortunately if someone really wants it, or the motor or the cylinder or the wheels and tires. Had a co-worker with a nice inboard/outboard ski boat chained to a tree in front yard. He lost the outdrive one night to a couple of quiet thieves while he was at home. He did get a 3/8" Craftsmen ratchet with small socket they left behind. A dog raising a fuss likely would have been effective as anything.
While welding at construction site years ago, my supervisor decided to secure our SA600 Lincoln to a concrete pillar with high grade 1/2" chain and a nice big 2" company shackle lock. It was still there the next morning when he hooked up his 1/2 ton GMC pickup, didn't remember the chain and drove away. Chain was fine but the lock came apart like it was cheap pot metal. It didn't slow the pickup one bit. I guess that is why you see welders hanging from the crane at construction sites.
Making it appear unserviceable is as good as any idea. Nothing works unfortunately if someone really wants it, or the motor or the cylinder or the wheels and tires. Had a co-worker with a nice inboard/outboard ski boat chained to a tree in front yard. He lost the outdrive one night to a couple of quiet thieves while he was at home. He did get a 3/8" Craftsmen ratchet with small socket they left behind. A dog raising a fuss likely would have been effective as anything.
