Very easy to install if you're remotely handy, and for the money it is well-built and "reasonably sturdy". The lock cylinder is pretty small so if someone is at all determined to break the lock they will probably be able to do so. I now know the exact amount of force requited to break this due to a completely avoidable mistake on my part, for which I have 2 recommendations so you can avoid my mistake. #1: Do not, under any circumstance, enter your shed / building with the key still inserted in the lock cylinder in the "unlocked" position- after you've unlocked it, take the key back out of the lock and put it in your pocket. I found out the hard way that the lock cylinder is loose enough that gravity or possibly the wind was all it took for the key to turn in the cylinder, falling back in to the locked position. Yes folks, I made the error of entering my shed to work on reinforcing the doors and left the key in the lock outside. The key fell or was blown to the locked position so I found myself locked inside my own shed. Sure, I could have called a relative or neighbor to come over to turn the key that was still in the lock in order to let me back out, but I was in no mood to deal with the embarrassment of my mistake at the time. #2: I recommend that just in case, immediately after you install this lock, just take a piece of tape and attach the hex key used to attach the inner D-shaped latch / handle to the inside of the door or door frame- you'll wish you'd done this if you ever need to remove the inner handle any way. My lock came already installed on a pre-built shed so it did not include the hex-key, otherwise I could have just unscrewed the set screw on the inner D-shaped latch / handle to let myself back out. I attempted to use a screw driver and a set of vice grips to undo the set screw to no avail. I ended up wedging a short piece of scrap wood into the D-shaped inner handle, lifted up, and snapped the square inner casting (as shown in attached picture), which allowed me to pull the lock apart and open the door. I'd say the lock actually took a little more force than I expected it to in order to break, and it's a lot easier to get leverage on the inner D-shaped handle by wedging something through it than it would be to put the same amount of force on the outer handle, so I don't really think you're in danger of someone just walking up to the lock and forcing it open without attaching a tool to the outer handle or forcing the lock cylinder open with a screw driver. I do think for the money these are reasonably well made, but probably not as secure as a basic hasp and padlock. A couple notes: the inner part of the shaft on the version sold with a 5-1/2" shaft is indeed 5-1/2" long, but it may not be completely clear from the listing that the D-shaped latch / handle that has to mount over that shaft will use up about 2" of it in order to be mounted 100% of the way through the inner handle, so this is best used on shed doors with a maximum measurement of 3-1/2" thick or less- mine are about 4" thick which still works fine. The set screw is mounted within about 3/4" of the inside of the inner D-shaped latch / handle, so you can slide it out a little bit and still mount it to the shaft (so if your door is 4-1/2" thick, you'd still have 1" of the shaft mounted inside the handle which should work alright, it just won't be quite as secure). I'd say the absolute maximum thickness your door can be for this to still just barely work would be for a 4-5/8" thick door, but I wouldn't really recommend using it on a door more than 4" thick. Overall I still recommend this lock for the price. For whatever it's worth though, once I knew how little force it took to break it, I did add a second lock using a security hasp with a puck lock (same kind you often see on the back swinging doors of commercial work vans). Those are slightly tougher to break and I'm now sure that it would be easier to just cut a hole in the shed to break in than to bother taking the time / making the noise it would require to break through both of my locks.

This is a simple lock that is typically used for sheds and similar backyard projects. I installed it on my DIY two-door shed and it is just what I needed. I was pleasantly surprised that all parts are metal and not plastic, and that it has a lock and key. This way I don't need to install a separate lock and a door handle, the handle rotates and serves as a door handle and it locks in closed position. Simple and saves time on installing and painting (around) additional hardware. It is a very light security, of course, but it works. My advice is to measure everything well before drilling the hole for the shaft, the interior locking part should be close enough to lock the door but pass freely when opening. I recommend this product.

We lost the keys to our sheds locking door handle. I ordered these and they are the same as the original and work great! Of course once I installed these, we found the keys to the other. So now I have a backup locking door handle!

It was easy to install on the shed door and it's working well

This T-handle fit perfectly where my old one was. The two screws that hold the handle in from the outside lined up perfectly with the holes where the old handle was secured. The D handle inside is actually larger than the one that originally came on the shed which I like. Some have mentioned stripping the set screw but I had no issues with that. It doesn't need to be tightened down real hard for it to secure the handle. I would recommend measuring the shaft on the old handle before ordering and make sure you get the right length for your replacement. Mine was 5-1/2" and the new one functioned perfectly.

Was very easy to install and holds the door very secure. I love the special screws that came with it and how the handle when locked covers the screw heads. The screws were also longer than the old ones in the door which was nice as well. It came with the special bit tool and a Allen wrench to make itA complete kit. All I needed was the bit handle to make it work. Was done in less than 5 minutes to install.

Heavy duty shed lock, this is the second shed I have locked with this kit and it makes the door much more secure. I did install it using bolts, lock washers and nuts instead of using the included phillips screws which make it much stronger. I would highly recommend this lock for anyone wanting to keep their shed contents safe. Any door or lock can be defeated but this one makes it much more of a challenge for any potential thief.

This shed handle & lock works as good as the original which broke during a wind storm while the door was left open. And that one was working perfectly for over 15 years! Once in a while spray some WD-40 into the key hole and it will give you years of efficiency! Great value as well!

This was the second lock kit that we have purchased for our sheds. The first one ordered a year ago, worked fine. We built another shed this year and order the same lock set. This one we could not install as the allen screw was not properly aligned and you couldn't secure it to the door handle. We had to return it which required purchasing an envelope to package the return, a trip to the post office, paying upfront for postage, waiting for credit, and waiting for postage reimbursement. We then had to order a replacement and pay for expedited shipping so the shed would not be left open for very long. The replacement lock worked great. The Lock is attractive and works well - just sorry that we had to experience a product return due to a manufacturing quality issue.

Drill a hole; 2 screws on the outside and an allen key inside, and it's done.

Satisfied with product.

Works well althought the small lock screw was full of paint, it took a lot of work to make it functional. Now all ok, installed on my shed. Happy with it.

Product worked perfectly. Length of the stem to attach the handle was plenty long enough to acommodate pretty much any fit.