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clamped while on mercy mission

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    #122
    Wexfordian
    Registered Users Posts: 347 ✭✭Wexfordian


    zenno wrote: »
    this one is an overview of the tools you can make or buy. I will be working on different locks in a few days.

    Isn't it illegal in itself to possess tools for picking locks?


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    #123
    zenno
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,377 ✭✭✭zenno


    Wexfordian wrote: »
    Isn't it illegal in itself to possess tools for picking locks?

    no it's not. not when they are in the boot of my car, they are electronic work tools but still work for lock picking. the tools i use are used for removing sheaths on electronic covers and other hard to get to places. they still work great.


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    #124
    Anan1
    Registered Users Posts: 22,815 ✭✭✭✭Anan1


    Wexfordian wrote: »
    Isn't it illegal in itself to possess tools for picking locks?
    It's probably down to context, like carrying a knife. I've a lock picking set myself, but I haven't yet found the time to get good at it.


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    #125
    RustyNut
    Registered Users Posts: 3,430 ✭✭✭RustyNut


    zenno wrote: »
    at the moment i am doing a home course on lock picking and I have to say it is quite easy to pick these locks instead of going through the trouble of taking the wheel off. i'd suggest lock picking as the better option as it only takes around 15 seconds to 1 minute to pick it and there is obviously no damage to the clamp or lock.

    this one is an overview of the tools you can make or buy. I will be working on different locks in a few days.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=238rg_hFlgM

    Let us know how you get on. I would love to be able to do it.


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    #126
    zenno
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,377 ✭✭✭zenno


    RustyNut wrote: »
    Let us know how you get on. I would love to be able to do it.

    will do. ps. this should never be done with the council clamps just remember that, but with any other company go ahead and pick the lock.


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    #127
    volvoman480
    Registered Users Posts: 283 ✭✭volvoman480


    I'm fierce tempted by this lock picking method, hell of a lot cheaper than a cordless grinder or paying the ba*tard clampers. Must check out the price on a basic set....


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    #128
    Anan1
    Registered Users Posts: 22,815 ✭✭✭✭Anan1


    volvoman480 wrote: »
    I'm fierce tempted by this lock picking method, hell of a lot cheaper than a cordless grinder or paying the ba*tard clampers. Must check out the price on a basic set....
    What makes you think you're going to get clamped?;)


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    #129
    volvoman480
    Registered Users Posts: 283 ✭✭volvoman480


    Anan1 wrote: »
    What makes you think you're going to get clamped?;)

    I was a boy scout........ ;). Besides, I've had a bit of an interest in this kind of thing with a while now.


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    #130
    zenno
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,377 ✭✭✭zenno


    the reason I am into the lock-picking method is because it is always a handy thing to learn and know. I might never get clamped, but if I did and I was stuck like the original poster here was then it would be all worth while.

    it's also great if you get locked out of your house as well.


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