[Noisebridge-discuss] Unable to get in recently

[Henner Zeller]

On 7 July 2013 12:39, Jonathan Lassoff <jof at thejof.com> wrote:

> Maybe we could do a little work and double up the latching mechanisms
> with a magnetic lock as well?


As long as it is possible to open the gate in emergency situations easily
from inside, this sounds like one solution.


>
> Right now, the buzzer strike plate takes *all* the force of the gate
> being pushed or wiggled back and forth.
>

Yeah, the current solution is not very sturdy. Is there anyone in the
community who {is, knows a} locksmith that can suggests solutions for this ?
There must be more sturdy buzzer-locks available on the market that can
take more force (a locksmith might know what to do when we mention that
this gate is 'in the Mission' :) ).
Or we actually need to hack the gate to have multiple lock-points, not only
in the midde ? If there is a magnetic lock mechanism that engages, say, at
the top of the gate as well it might be better.

-h


> The easiest thing would be to just swap out a new buzzer, and just
> accept that as the cost of securing the place. But, I think we could
> reduce the strain on it with something else to keep the gate firmly in
> place, so it's not always hitting hard on the buzzer plate.
>
> --j
>
> On Sun, Jul 7, 2013 at 12:34 PM, Dana <dana-lists at sonic.net> wrote:
> > We had a similar issue with our lock in December.
> >
> > Robert (H) bought a replacement part at Discount Builders Supply (1695
> > Mission St) and (occupy) Robb installed it. I believe it was quite
> > expensive, $50-60.
> >
> > The landlord contacted us as people used the open gate as an invitation
> to
> > crash in the stairwell and elsewhere (see existential threat #2,
> >
> https://www.noisebridge.net/pipermail/noisebridge-discuss/2013-January/034386.html
> )
> >
> > We can buy a replacement, but it will likely break again in 6 months. Is
> > there something sturdier we can replace it with?
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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