This page provides comprehensive fitting instructions and fitting reference documents for the Shed Shackle. Further details are shown on the main Shed Shackle information page.

How to Fit a Shed Shackle to a Wooden Shed:

View or download the Shed Shackle Fitting Instructions for Wooden Sheds (PDF document, opens in a new window).

Note that you will need access to both sides of the shed wall where you want to mount the Shed Shackle. Access from the outside is only required to poke bolts through. If you have a window in the shed, it is usually preferable to put valuables under the window so that thieves are unable to see them. The Shed Shackle is ideally suited to fitting on the window wall but can be fitted on any wall providing you have access outside. If you intend to fit it to a shed wall with a fence behind, it is generally not difficult to lift a few of the fence boards and thereby gain access for the bolt holes. Be careful with sharp nails if you adopt this approach. (Of course, this assumes that you can get access to the other side of the fence!)

View or download the Shed Shackle Fitting Reference (PDF document, opens in a new window). This contains more detailed instructions for those that might be less familiar with DIY, or with an unusual fitting situation.

Tools Required to fit a Shed Shackle to a wooden shed:

The following tools are required to fit a Shed Shackle to a wooden shed:

• Electric drill (10mm or larger chuck);
• 16mm AF spanner or adjustable wrench;
• eye protection;
• pencil;
• possibly a small hammer.
• You may wish to use Loctite or other threadlock compound, which is available from DIY and car accessory stores as well as engineering suppliers.

How to Fit a Shed Shackle to a Metal Shed:

View or download the Shed Shackle Fitting Instructions for Metal Sheds (PDF document, opens in a new window).

Tools Required to fit a Shed Shackle to a metal shed:

The following tools are required to fit a Shed Shackle to a metal shed/cycle store:

• An electric drill with at least a 10mm chuck capacity
• HSS (metal cutting) drill bits 9-10mm and 4mm (e.g.), to suit drill
• A 16mm AF spanner or adjustable wrench
• A centre punch for locating the drill bit
• Eye protection – goggles or a visor should be worn
• A pencil or felt pen or similar for marking holes to drill
• A hammer
• You may wish to use Loctite or other threadlock compound, which is available from DIY and car accessory stores as well as engineering suppliers
• A helper for tightening the bolts

HSS (metal cutting) drill bits 9mm and 4mm are included in the fitting kit, as are all bolts and fastenings required.