How sturdy is the lock? Can some one prey open with screw? I saw on Youtube Oasis Jr mail box was easily opened with screw...
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Had to return it as it didn't fit on my pole (post). It did look like a pocket crowbar could force it open, which I Assume anyone desperate enough to commit a federal crime would use a tool of that sort
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The lock is pretty sturdy, like anything else if someone wants into it bad enough, you aren't going to keep them out, but it would take more than just a screw driver.
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I would say that it would have to be a pretty big and hefty screwdriver or more appropriately and pry-bar. It is solid however if someone wants to steel your mail they will do it unless you have a custom fabricated box with significantly greater tolerances such as 1/4 inch steel or greater... let me just say that it noticeable more sturdy than a big box store lockable box.....
1687659
It appears like the lock you see on a truck toolbox. Not the highest security but it isn't something you could open with a screwdriver I don't think. It is much better than not having any lock on your mailbox.
1687660
Locks only keep honest people honest, just about any lock can be defeated. If type of lock is you main issue I would consider a much more expensive box, have seen them at more than 2 times the price of this mailbox.
969018
This mail box don't have a lock. I only realize that when, I receive the package, but it was so well built and the material is top grade . I had to do a little modification on the box to get the best for securities reason, I turn the front of the mail box facing the house cut the back with a lip and mount it on a bracket attach six inches of my wrath iron gates. best post box in my neighbor hood.
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We've had no problem opening or closing it with one hand. It has never popped open over the past 6 months we've had the mailbox installed.
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Yeah....opening it by hand is tough. I use a small screwdriver too. No accidental opening likely.
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The screw at the bottom is a "one way" screw, meaning it can only be accessed on one end of the screw. The other end of the screw is rounded off, almost like a dimple. If you take the screw out of the bottom, then open the box and put the screw in from the inside with the rounded side to the bottom, it will be much more difficult to access. More difficult, but not impossible. I imagine that if someone was determined enough, they could use glue or something to create a tool to open it. If you are concerned about your teenager going to that great length to access your gun, then I would suggest not having a gun in your house. Otherwise, the GunBox is beyond great.
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Last answer is best choice. Drilling can be tricky perhaps 3/16 bit, but eventually you will be able to turn core with slotted screw driver. Remove nut / clip securing the lock and bring to hardware store for replacement. I here, because of mail thief in our neighborhood, I know you can pry this box open with large screw driver, and the only damage that occurs was the lock back cam bends, removed and bent cam back place and all was fine. Just a option to drilling. I bought the mail boss box, for its anti pry design.
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It's a latch kind with no screw. It seems pretty hard for a toddler to open but I don't have a toddler yet so I may be underestimating their craftiness. I love it for my infants car seat.
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I understand your question this way: - when this mailbox is locked, mailman can drop mails in, but no hands can get any of them out until you unlock it, so it is safe. - when this mailbox is unlocked, then yes, plenty of room To me, this is a GOOD investment After I put this on, all other 3 neighbors changed their existing small boxes to this large size Hope it helps
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It just opens but does not lock into place. I've never had a problem with it falling though. I have had a problem and had to put the screwback ended a couple of times
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My mailbox came with a key but I never lock it. I don't even know where the key is. If you don't need the key I would write to the seller to see if you could get a refund for that portion. Hope this helps.
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This is the same lock mechanism that Kensington has used for years. It would take a really hard jerk to get it by just a quick pull. The weakest link is probably the strength of computer opening itself that probably varies from computer to computer. You might get jerked over however. I'd worry about something else.
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Not sure what makes it close, but, I have had it installed about 5 months now and the door has never remained "open". Our mail person is pretty famous for leaving a few mail box doors open on standard mail boxes, thus the reason I got this. Guessing the design and weight of the door mechanism makes it close? Our mail person seems to love it because it is much wider than a standard mailbox slot so no folding larger papers and they don't have to worry about "slamming" the door shut. Note that you do have to retrieve the mail from the back of the mailbox, so not the part facing the road.... Not sure what makes it close, but, I have had it installed about 5 months now and the door has never remained "open". Our mail person is pretty famous for leaving a few mail box doors open on standard mail boxes, thus the reason I got this. Guessing the design and weight of the door mechanism makes it close? Our mail person seems to love it because it is much wider than a standard mailbox slot so no folding larger papers and they don't have to worry about "slamming" the door shut. Note that you do have to retrieve the mail from the back of the mailbox, so not the part... » Read More Not sure what makes it close, but, I have had it installed about 5 months now and the door has never remained "open". Our mail person is pretty famous for leaving a few mail box doors open on standard mail boxes, thus the reason I got this. Guessing the design and weight of the door mechanism makes it close? Our mail person seems to love it because it is much wider than a standard mailbox slot so no folding larger papers and they don't have to worry about "slamming" the door shut. Note that you do have to retrieve the mail from the back of the mailbox, so not the part facing the road.... « Show Less
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I haven't tried to break into it, but it feels VERY secure. It is a solid metal piece of hardware. Even if someone were to pry if off of the house I doubt they could open it. Hope this helps.
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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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You have to have a vertical post and a horizontal thing on which to screw the box down to. But...I do not recommend this mailbox at all if you are getting it to prevent mail theft. It's easy for someone with a relatively slim arm to reach in and grab mail.
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We haven't had any issue, it turns and locks into place and then has a key lock. It would be very difficult to open without the key I believe.
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This particular item was a given as gift. Really the whole point of having a locking mailbox is security, why would anyone want a locking mailbox if that feature could be circumvented? I myself have lived with a locking mailbox for 14 years and have always had the keys to open it on my key chain. The mail person deposits the mail through the gold tone opening and then it takes a key to access the box to retrieve the mail. The mailbox comes with two keys, and it is a generous size box that would accommodate magazines. It possibly would receive a small package like a CD video box through the gold tone opening. I'm sure even some book sized packages would fit if the mail carrier was provided a key. This particular item was a given as gift. Really the whole point of having a locking mailbox is security, why would anyone want a locking mailbox if that feature could be circumvented? I myself have lived with a locking mailbox for 14 years and have always had the keys to open it on my key chain. The mail person deposits the mail through the gold tone opening and then it takes a key to access the box to retrieve the mail. The mailbox comes with two keys, and it is a generous size box that would accommodate magazines. It possibly would receive a small package like a CD video box through the... » Read More This particular item was a given as gift. Really the whole point of having a locking mailbox is security, why would anyone want a locking mailbox if that feature could be circumvented? I myself have lived with a locking mailbox for 14 years and have always had the keys to open it on my key chain. The mail person deposits the mail through the gold tone opening and then it takes a key to access the box to retrieve the mail. The mailbox comes with two keys, and it is a generous size box that would accommodate magazines. It possibly would receive a small package like a CD video box through the gold tone opening. I'm sure even some book sized packages would fit if the mail carrier was provided a key. « Show Less