Here’s a shot of a lock destroyed by snapping. Not the usual, it came off an aluminium door, and this photo shows the way the lock case has pretty much exploded under the force of the attack. The ‘locksmith’ who did this should be prosecuted. They left the two locks on the door broken! This
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Not all anti-snap systems are equal. This huge steel cradle makes snapping impossible for even the most determined attackers.
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Took delivery yesterday of a new pick for the Mauer 71111, an 8 lever key operated safe lock, which just happens to be the most commonly used safe lock in the world. Made by Jason Jones, himself an expert safe opener & toolsmith (he’s given up the cowboy crowded, low profit ‘locksmithing’ part of the
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I do enjoy going to sport picking events. There are now several across the UK, and I know the organisers of most of the events, and sometimes even help out. Professionally, I have had static from quite a few people, generally the older locksmiths, who are against teaching anything to those outside the industry. However,
Following some tests last weekend with the world’s fastest lock impressioner, Jos Weyers, I am now moving ahead with the development of a couple of new tools to help the everyday locksmith to master this very effective system for lock opening. More info soon. Unsure who will be the distributor yet, but currently manufacturing of
WARNING: Spoilers above. The UAP Tradelocks “Dragon’s Den” competition was won by Tony Carter of ARC locksmiths, with his idea of an anti-drill plate for locks. Well done to Tony for getting over half the total votes!
UAP Tradelocks competition winner – it wasn’t me! Read More »
