OldddffAASSTT the Spin Master Extraordinaire and American Lock Slayer
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Location: Michigan
Re: Friction-Fence Locks
L4R3L2 wrote:Oldfast wrote:And how about the 0402? Had time to mount it yet?
No. The nice thing about an old lock with the tube is that it's all a self-contained unit. The ring is solid with the tube and body. But, other than that, I've been too busy, and today I just started working for a local locksmith. We'll see how that works out. But, I did find out that the owner had tried manipulation and decided it wasn't for him. So, straight to drilling. Hopefully, I can convince him to give me a shot at manipulation on some of the older or nicer safes. I don't know, though, how he'd take it since he seems to feel it's a waste of time. With work and family now, I may be a bit scarce around here during the week.
New work?.... with locks?! Well that's exciting! Congrats. I hope it works out (both financially AND enjoyably). On manipulation: I know some techs say they'll limit themselves to something like 20 minutes (seems fair enough). If the lock's talking, they'll proceed. If not, they grab a drill. On the other hand, there's also many that don't spend any time on the dial and just get straight to it.
Well I certainly enjoy your company around here. Hopefully life will allow you some time... but I know how it goes.