A hasp and staple is a piece of exterior door hardware used to secure gates, garden shed and other outdoor buildings with a padlock. Some hasp and staples come complete with padlocks, including the Federal FD6336 hasp and staple with solid steel round shackeless padlock and the Federal FD6225 hasp and staple with solid steel round shackeless padlock.

Long hasp and staple

Which is the hasp and which is the staple?

The hasp is the hinged plate that fits over the staple. The latter is the plate that features a loop to fit the padlock. The hasp goes over the staple to secure the lock.

Hasp and staple

How to install a hasp and staple.

Are you looking at “how to fit a hasp and staple lock?” or “how to fit a hasp and staple to a shed?”. Hasp and staple locks can be installed easily and quickly. Whether you want to fit a heavy-duty hasp and staple or a small hasp and staple – here’s how to install any hasp and staple.

Materials:

  • Hasp and staple
  • Screws
  • Drill
  • Drill bit
  • Padlock

How to.

Step 1 – Place the hasp and staple on the door to determine the right location to install them. The loop should fit smoothly in the opening of the hasp. Mark the screw holes.

Step 2 – Start by drilling the holes for the staple. Fix the plate with the screws supplied.

Step 3 – Now, secure the hasp by fastening the screws in the screw holes.

To note: When installing a hasp and staple, the flap should always close over the screws securing it. This will ensure that the hasp cannot be easily unscrewed. This is a common mistake that happens with installing a hasp and staple. If this happens, the lock will be useless as burglars will be able to have access to the screws and easily unscrew this hardware.

[caption id="attachment_1898" align="aligncenter" width="902"]Hasp and staple installed incorrectly. Common mistake when installing hasp and staple.[/caption]

Step 4 – Fit a padlock through the staple loop and that’s it. Your garden shed, gate or outbuilding is secure.

 

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