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August 29, 2009
Pesky window bars
I just moved to a ground floor apartment with bars on the windows--except for a large rectangular portion at waist-level where the air conditioning unit sticks out. I've asked a few locksmiths and they've quoted me $400-500 to weld additional bars over and around the A/C unit.
Does anyone know of a decent locksmith who would do this for less? Or are there more creative ways of solving this peace-of-mind/security issue? I would love some new ideas!
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You don't want a locksmith you want an iron guy. Don't have any in mind but search the archives.
Posted by: denton at August 29, 2009 1:57 PM
Where do you live? If it's east NY, you need iron bars. It's not necessary in most of the city.
Posted by: slick at August 29, 2009 2:40 PM
I've got a decent/inexpensive iron guy. Nothing fancy, but he's reliable. Email me, if you want his #. Don't want to post his cell online. infoATreclaimedhomeDOTcome
Posted by: rh at August 29, 2009 3:07 PM
Locksmiths only carry stock window bars and they just screw them into window frames.
Previous posters are right that you should get an iron guy, but I doubt you can get the job done for less than $300, but you never know.
I know there are some cheap Chinese iron guys, but I don't have their numbers. Go down to Chinatown and ask around. . .
Posted by: IronBalls at August 29, 2009 8:43 PM
If you need an iron guy I would highly reccomend AJ iron works on Carroll Street....
Posted by: PHfamily at August 30, 2009 4:01 PM
If this is simply welding bars - without any creative bends, I can do it for a reasonable price.
Steve
www.thetinkerswagon.com
Posted by: thetinkerswagon at August 30, 2009 10:13 PM
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