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Previously on "Did I lock the door?"

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  • Paralytic
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    Originally posted by ladymuck View Post
    Have often tried to get into client buildings with my oyster card too.
    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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  • SueEllen
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    Originally posted by Paddy View Post
    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.
    I know people who have been burgled and the burglar came through:
    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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  • ladymuck
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    Originally posted by Paddy View Post
    Sometimes after a long day I get to the front door and then press the remote key for the car.
    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.

    Have often tried to get into client buildings with my oyster card too.

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  • Andy2
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    Originally posted by Paddy View Post
    Sometimes after a long day I get to the front door and then press the remote key for the car.
    Lot of times I forget to lock the car. Once I went out for 4-5 hours and left my front door keys dangling at the door. Lucky escape.

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  • clearedforlanding
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    Originally posted by Paddy View Post
    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.
    Bottle Jacks. Under 20 quid on eBay.

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  • Paddy
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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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  • nomadd
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    Did I lock the door?


    Simply take it with you - that way you can always check.

    Viz Tip #309

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  • Paddy
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    Originally posted by clearedforlanding View Post
    Impressive 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.
    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.

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  • NotAllThere
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    Originally posted by clearedforlanding View Post
    Impressive 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.
    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 Old Greg View Post
    But NAT has to keep his brain in a safe in case it gets loose and causes an accident.
    It never has yet.

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  • shaunbhoy
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    Originally posted by Old Greg View Post
    But NAT has to keep his brain in a safe in case it gets loose and causes an accident.
    It is high time someone told him where they have hidden the keys then.

    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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  • Old Greg
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    Originally posted by clearedforlanding View Post
    Impressive 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.
    But NAT has to keep his brain in a safe in case it gets loose and causes an accident.

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  • clearedforlanding
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    Originally posted by NotAllThere View Post
    Something like this:
    Impressive 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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  • vetran
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    Originally posted by ladymuck View Post


    Pricey at 'north of $300'? That's a pittance. I bet many dodgy people have access to a key cutting machine.
    A file should be sufficient. Or cast in plastic and lubricate.

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  • NotAllThere
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    Originally posted by Paddy View Post
    prove it and post a picture
    Something like this:

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  • ladymuck
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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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