I'm redoing the housings for the deadbolts on my doors.
In speaking to a locksmith, it turns out that the most common way in these days is with a cordless drill; they simply drill out the pins.
This is hardly a problem, as most all housings are brass (at best).
So it seems to me a housing made of steel, and suitably hardened, would be a major deterrent.
Only I know nothing about hardening, except the obvious .. heat it up "hot enough" and dip it in something "wet".
I have two choices for wet, lots of old motor oil and water, of course.
My choices for heating are limited, though, to my electric stove and a plumber's acetylene torch.
Are either of these likely to get things hot enough ? Or do I have to send them out ?
Also, what would be my best bet for choice of material ? The first sample was made from a piece labelled "tool steel", although I have no idea as to the exact designation. (It was miserable to turn, but drilled OK ... ?)
Any thoughts appreciated.
Alan