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I once swiped my debit card over a clients security barrier. I've done the same at the train stations too.
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I know people who have been burgled and the burglar came through:Originally posted by Paddy View PostThere is always a way in. At one time thieves could not break the lock so they used something, possibly hydraulic to push the door and frame in.
1. a very small open window e.g. bathroom window
2. an unlocked window in flats higher than 1st floor
3. the ceiling in flats and terraced houses as they got into the roof space
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I've tried to use a client building pass to get into my front door before. Not that I have anything remotely 'swipeable' on my door.Originally posted by Paddy View PostSometimes after a long day I get to the front door and then press the remote key for the car.
Have often tried to get into client buildings with my oyster card too.
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Bottle Jacks. Under 20 quid on eBay.Originally posted by Paddy View PostThere is always a way in. At one time thieves could not break the lock so they used something, possibly hydraulic to push the door and frame in.
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Sometimes after a long day I get to the front door and then press the remote key for the car.
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There is always a way in. At one time thieves could not break the lock so they used something, possibly hydraulic to push the door and frame in.Originally posted by clearedforlanding View PostImpressive bitting (note the side bitting a la ASSA) but I am not impressed by keys, rather the locks they are in.
If the lock is a euro cylinder one just snaps the cylinder for example. SS312 Euro cylinder? Lump hammer.
In the end, people do not pick locks in general, they smash windows & break doors.
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If someone really wants to get into your home, they will. The trick is to make sure yours isn't the easiest target.Originally posted by clearedforlanding View PostImpressive bitting (note the side bitting a la ASSA) but I am not impressed by keys, rather the locks they are in.
If the lock is a euro cylinder one just snaps the cylinder for example. SS312 Euro cylinder? Lump hammer.
In the end, people do not pick locks in general, they smash windows & break doors.
It never has yet.Originally posted by Old Greg View PostBut NAT has to keep his brain in a safe in case it gets loose and causes an accident.
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It is high time someone told him where they have hidden the keys then.Originally posted by Old Greg View PostBut NAT has to keep his brain in a safe in case it gets loose and causes an accident.
Don't need him blundering on witlessly, not while Whorty can still recall his own login details. No sense in overloading the dimwit portfolio.

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But NAT has to keep his brain in a safe in case it gets loose and causes an accident.Originally posted by clearedforlanding View PostImpressive bitting (note the side bitting a la ASSA) but I am not impressed by keys, rather the locks they are in.
If the lock is a euro cylinder one just snaps the cylinder for example. SS312 Euro cylinder? Lump hammer.
In the end, people do not pick locks in general, they smash windows & break doors.
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Impressive bitting (note the side bitting a la ASSA) but I am not impressed by keys, rather the locks they are in.Originally posted by NotAllThere View PostSomething like this:

If the lock is a euro cylinder one just snaps the cylinder for example. SS312 Euro cylinder? Lump hammer.
In the end, people do not pick locks in general, they smash windows & break doors.
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Pricey at 'north of $300'? That's a pittance. I bet many dodgy people have access to a key cutting machine.
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