This video shows how to fit garage door bolts to secure your garage door. Brought to you by www.ultimatehandyman.co.uk/for... The garage door bolts in this video are made by Enfield and greatly increase the security of most garage doors.
I've just installed these locks to my garage door. It took me a bit longer than 8:52 to complete, but without your instruction video, it would have taken even longer. Great vid.
Thank you for this instructional video. I was going to install a simple gate bar with lock on the outside of the garage door before seeing your video. This is 100 time better and professional looking!
Excellent - thanks! I had been looking at the garage defender but it hasn't had good reviews. I didn't think these enfield bolts looked as if they were going to be particularly secure but your excellent video explains how they work so I'm off to buy a pair of these now. They are also far more discrete - don't scream "I have something worth nicking in here!". Cheers
Installed this as well, Thanks for the video it does help alot! You can get things ready and know what to do step by step after watching the video. Speeding things up! At first I thought I was going to only install one. Was shocked when I saw the packaged contained 2 locks. One for each side haha. Since it wasn't mentioned on the listing online where I bought it from. Nice lock and better than the other brand replica of it which had a bad reputation. Had a bit of tough time when I had to drill the 13mm hole's for the dead bolts though. Cause my Garage door somehow had 3 layers of metal on the corner and had a canal grooving (I don't know the right term) and it kept on bouncing my drill bit. But managed to drill the hole and then just widen it abit using a dremel tool with a long cylindrical sanding attachment for metal.
Thanks Mate. Great video. Some good tips, I used a different manufacturer to Enfield (identical design), but same principles. Great way to show drilling holes from outside, and drilling holes without basic measuring with tape measure for holes. I had to adapt my fitting because of the ridges in my metal doors, which would have meant drilling through the fixings of the side of the garage door, so added a spacer, but it worked a treat. I will watch your videos again - just hope it doesn't hurt your actual business locally ! Also, your point about the size of the drill bits was really important. I had the right ones, but not necessarily for the right material.
You are welcome, Dave. I had a similar problem when installing these on another door, as the ridges interfered with the bolts, do I had to pack them off using washers. Thanks for the comment
Very clear and helpful video. Thank you. Some excellent practical tips. My garage door has wooden panels inside a hollow, rectangular steel frame. I will need to drill the 13mm hole through the frame assuring perfect alignment of the holes on each side, while also worrying about weakening the frame. I have the lock, but have not yet built up the courage to fit it!
Here are all the details: Tools Required: Drill bits : 3mm, 3.5mm, 8mm, 11mm, 13mm (metal and wood), 17mm (wood for metal inserts) Rivet Gun Marking paint Adjustable spanner (to tighten the bolts) 1. Mark the position of the lock 30mm up and 20mm in from the edge of the door 2. Holding the lock level spot the bolt fixing holes with an 8mm bit, remove the lock then drill fully 3. Temporarily position the lock on the door with the fixing bolts 4. Spot through the key hole with a 3mm drill bit, remove the lock and fully drill the key hole with an 11mm drill bit 5. Temporarily fix the lock to the door 6. Mark the tip of the extending bolt with some paint and turn the lock so the paint marks the position of the bolt hole 7. Drill the side of the door with a 13mm drill bit 8. Mark the tip of the bolt again, close the door and turn the lock so the tip marks the position of the hole in the frame 9. Drill a hole in the frame where the mark was made with a 13mm drill bit or 17mm bit if using the metal inserts. 10. Fit key hole cover using 3.5mm drill bit
@ultimatehandyman Job just complete. Way harder than I expected as the ribs on my garage door run along a vertical plane not horizontal like the garage door in your example. The door used to be automated, so there was all sorts of gubbins I had to deal with. Nothing a good set of pliers and my underpowered drill couldn't deal with. Thanks again for the video fella.
Just to help others doing the job: I've just started doing this job but it's turned out to be harder work than I'd hoped! I'm putting one in each corner (keyed alike) to reduce the chance of 'peeling' where they pry open the corner and get through. I should have thought it through better but the effort in overcoming the obstacles so far will be worth it. The side of the garage door was double walled meaning the drill angle on the second wall would be off and I couldn't drill from outside in because the up and over is too close to the garage wall, especially when using a long 13mm bit. I managed it with a bit of bodging and guesstimate and got there in the end. A great product though! the only thing I'd improve is that the external part of the bolt should be wider I reckon so it spreads the pressure more. Thanks again for the video to Ultimate Handyman. The most useful channel I've ever found.
In fairness to the company, they are intended to only be fitted at the bottom which solves the issue and if used at the top against a wall with a double walled garage door frame my dad says that a drill bit attachment which angles the bit could help. I'll use his for the second top bolt. The garage door will be so much more secure though as a result. It needs it as it's at the bottom of a fairly long garden opening on to a back street. So far I've not really used it to store anything worth stealing but it'll give me proper use of my garage once complete. Thanks again for the video. I wouldn't have been aware of the solution had I not seen it.
Same issues here with double skin on door sides, also had to mount the locks 1/3 way up the garage door from the bottom because of internal shape not being flat. Also had to contend with a seam all the way up the centre of the left and right edges of the door inside. Another point to note is the 2 main bolts to hold the lock on the door are 8mm, however, they have a square locator (bigger than 8mm) that must also pass through the 8mm hole. The manufacturers' advice was to simply tighten up the 8mm bolt and allow the square to indent in the door. I preferred to drill a larger 10mm hole instead so not to crease the door in any way upon tightening the bolt. Worked for me.
@@iandaniel3130 I think that's what I'm going to have to do. Without doing that, lock gets so stressed the the key won't turn in places. Will probably try 11mm because that is the diagonal size of the square locator and it should locate into the square slot at the back of the lock.
A really great informative video, looking to purchase and beef up the garage security, already done the shed using the instructions given by him in his previous vids, keep up the great work.
awesome vid. I was dubious about buying this lock as I was not sure how to install it where as a garage defender is easy but I have lawn in front of door so defender was not a ideal solution. now I seen this vid and have watched it 3 times I am confident on how to install it, and great job as I didn't think that I would find this video or tutorial for this type of lock. Thanks a Million
Thanks for your reply. It does seem possible, especially with your method of drilling a pilot hole from the inside first. I'll give it a try! Great video by the way - very clear and concise.
Hi Handyman ! Had to file the fitting bolt-holes with 'corners' to allow the square of the coach bolt to enter and fit flush. Not having any power I used a battery drill and for the larger holes of 11mm I used a round 11mm sheet metal punch and die - the type that you drill a small bolt-hole and using an Allen Key to draw the punch through into the die. I did find the dab of paint tip very helpful - thanks very much !
Brilliant! I have been looking for the right hasp or lock and haven't found the right one until watching your video. Enfield not available in US, but same one is from Asec. Thanks much.
Brilliant vid this, the only thing I did differently was loosen the bolts off and pull the lock away from the door a little before drilling the rivet holes and putting them in but still it's a brilliant vid.
Excellent, wasn't sure if to get these or defender type locks. These are far more discreet, ordering soon and will watch the video before I start as some really good tips - thanks!
Nice one, Ive been wondering how to secure my garage for a while now, Greta vid and again Enfield sales must have gone up by you doing this vid, im going to buy these. Subbed as well, Cheers Pal
hi thanks for sharing the clip would it have been possible to have the locks fitted downwards and locking in to the concrete or is that not a option because of the size of the locks?
Thanks Dale, I have these installed on two garage doors now. I'm actually working on some remote controlled electric shoot bolts at the minute for my main garage. I should finish them next week sometime. I'll video them once they are working ;-)
Good video...well explained ....But the drill bit sizes on my lock (which was not an Enfield make but I believe it's exactly the same) was 11mm for the bolts and 8mm for the keyhole...Check the sizes on the instructions that come with your particular make of lock
Great video pal..I'm installing a pair of new garage door locks soon..on order right now..p.s great top tip with the blob of black paint.! Cheer's pal.! 😉
I know this is now 12 years old however I’d like to say thank you for sharing and helping me decide on what to purchase for my garage, these locks are much mor discreet and draw less attention than a Garage Defender style lock, my personal opinion is a massive external locking device lets everyone know that you have something inside the garage worth stealing
Good man :) just stumbled on these locks and then your vid! All the garages outside out house keep getting broke into so the to add a bit of discreet security ! Using a car parked against the door at the mo :D cheers
Great video and now I know how to secure my garage door. Just one question please, is a Pop Rivet Gun with 2.4mm,3.2mm,4mm & 4.8mm rivets OK for the job?
Great video - My garage door frames are made of hollow aluminium. Would I still be able to install the bolt recesses or do I just need to drill holes for the bolt to go into?
First off, thanks for the great video. It's really well done. I opened up my Asec bolt pack to find that they didn't include any rivets! I was wondering if you know what type and size of rivets are needed so I can go purchase them. I'm hoping they're not too hard to get. I'm over in the States and we still have yet to get with the metric system. Thanks for the help!
+Merengue Electronics You are welcome. Sorry, I don't know. The best option is to take it along to your local hardware store, to ensure you get the correct ones. Or you can do what I sometimes do any buy a selection pack fave.co/1mNjJCu Thanks for the comment ;-)
Clearly explained method and well illustrated - thanks, could I just suggest an initial horizontal pencil line through entire centre line would confirm accurate alignment.
personally I think these are better than the defender. the defender only butts up against the door stopping opening where as these actually bolt into the frame and my door has a steel frame so more secure and at £30 even cheaper than a defender. mine arrived today next day so happy days there too. now to buy an assortment of drill bits haha
Just ordered 4 of these all keyed alike for each corner of metal up and over garage door but i don't plan to use the keyhole covers and I'm gonna paint bolt heads black same as door to minimise visual appearance. I just feel the shiny bolt heads and keyhole covers could be an invitation to have a go as there's prob something worth nicking imo.BTW ebay do them keyed alike my four were £63 using same key on each lock. Gr8 vid!
Have actually ordered Enfield lock off ebay for my garage. However just realised by Cordless drill can only take a 10mm drill bit (have also ordered new drill bits). . . Will I need a new drill?
Thanks Very Much. I had someone remove my lock and replace with there own. The garage door company is coming to remove it then I am going to install 2 or four of these. Thanks!
good job, but would have been better into the ground as concrete is harder than wood , also i notice the bolts are visible through the gap, are they case hardened ? a hacksaw blade would slip onto them nicely!
Masking tape and a spiral flute cobalt step drill bit come in handy. Will be doing mine when the 13mm drill bit arrives and will be packing the bolts out with 9mm ply because the metal door comes with holes on each side but good video, thanks.
way better than a garage defender thingy these arent they, although i think i would rivet a couple of metal sheet covers over where the bolts are visible to stop access to the bolts with a hand grinder or crow bar etc, gives thieves another thing to overcome before they even get to the bolt.
Brilliant video, I must have watched 50 (at least) of your other videos and they too are excellent. Yesterday I ordered the Asec version via Amazon and it arrived this morning! Why do we wait until our premisses are broken into and then upgrade the security? I intend to fit these locks to my sisters and my garage door, and, if successful, because I have just retired I will then think about fitting them to other peoples garages for a reasonable price. Thank you
Thanks Albert. I must admit that when people come to my house, they see the alarms, the camera's, the PIR lights and the security locks and people always ask "have you been broken into before", to which I reply "No, but I probably would have been broken into if I had not made it very difficult for them!". You can never have too much security ;-) Thanks for the comment
We used ordinary bolts. fitted vertically , with holes in the concrete floor, so when we close the up an over garage door, gravity causes the bolts to fall into the hole, though the downside being when you want to open your door, you have to go around through the inside.
