wolfstar
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Post by wolfstar on Jul 17, 2014 13:34:08 GMT 10
hehehehe well i never said i *have* any... i consider it a schrodinger issue, i may or may not, lmao
at any rate, things that could save our lives later are legally questionable now, lol
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Post by Ausprep on Jul 17, 2014 13:36:34 GMT 10
hehehehe well i never said i *have* any... i consider it a schrodinger issue, i may or may not, lmao at any rate, things that could save our lives later are legally questionable now, lol I was more looking at the fact you claimed you had a skill i didnt, without actually knowing if i did or not? |
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Post by wolfstar on Jul 17, 2014 13:41:05 GMT 10
with your talking of lockpicks and nobody even mentioning them i started thinking you didnt! tbh few people even know about them, let alone how to use them  |
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Post by Ausprep on Jul 17, 2014 13:44:01 GMT 10
with your talking of lockpicks and nobody even mentioning them i started thinking you didnt! tbh few people even know about them, let alone how to use them I have a lock pick set because they are legal to buy. I also have no problem telling people i have it BECAUSE they are legal to buy..Your argument is invalid. |
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Post by wolfstar on Jul 17, 2014 13:45:38 GMT 10
omission isnt the same as bringing them up in the conversation, lol
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Post by pheniox17 on Jul 17, 2014 14:11:34 GMT 10
lock picks don't float my boat... a brick works wonders (loud but still)
but its a good skill to have in a "scout" party
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Post by Ausprep on Jul 17, 2014 14:56:21 GMT 10
lock picks don't float my boat... a brick works wonders (loud but still) but its a good skill to have in a "scout" party For the time it took me to work out the pick set and the bump keys, not tom mention the amount of room they take up, owning a set was really a no brainier for me. |
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Post by Ausprep on Jul 17, 2014 15:07:00 GMT 10
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Post by pheniox17 on Jul 17, 2014 15:57:57 GMT 10
don't get me wrong, its a valuable skill... and if I was to really get onto it (for salvage purposes) the garage door is the lock worth its weight in gold  but its a skill I don't believe I can make "worth wile" for me... (its a case of individuality in this case) having this skill is +1 in points if I was to pre organize a group... as its a very useful skill... (and anyone that takes the time to learn it is also a +1) and I also stand by that every inch bag needs to have a "trades" kit, that is tools of your trade that you can use when shtf.... mine is a fine electronics repair kit (that I'm still working on) as a primary, my secondary is still up in the air... I don't plan on being a "group scout" as I really don't have enough skills to cover the job... (I hope that makes sense)  |
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Post by Res-Q on Jul 18, 2014 8:21:14 GMT 10
Nice kit
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Post by AKM. on Jul 19, 2014 23:11:21 GMT 10
Forgot to mention an assortment of different size galvanised U shackles. Sometimes its best not to cut a lock. Especially if you need to re enter a premises in a "zombie apocalypse scenario" If the lock is holding a chain, say round a fence. It's better to pull the chain around to the front, cut a link off the chain. Attach the U shackle and spin it back to the rear. The lock has not been touched and you can come and go as you please. My thoughts too- have pondered on this a bit. Except instead of a U shackle, I would use a padlock, that way I would be the only one other than the originator(s) to have access. Have a couple of tracks through the local sugar cane fields scoped out in case I need to go 'semi off road'. Most of these are now padlocked by the farmers or local council thanks to idiots cutting up tracks with jacked-up 4x4's, or folks dumping rubbish. ......There might be a couple of spare padlocks and a good set of bolties ready to go into the vehicle if required.......  |
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Post by Ausprep on Jul 20, 2014 1:51:20 GMT 10
I have combination locks. No need for keys.
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Post by Res-Q on Jul 21, 2014 4:40:31 GMT 10
I have combination locks. No need for keys. No good to me, I have the attention span of a two year old. I'll forget the combination!!!!!! |
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Post by graynomad on Jul 21, 2014 9:38:25 GMT 10
The "add a padlock" trick is an old one, there used to be locked gates into public land in the mountains near Canberra, typically there were 2-3 locks for fire brigade, rangers, Dept of whatever. Nobody knew anything about the other locks, fire brigade only recognise the fire brigade lock etc. So it's easy to add another with no one being any the wiser  |
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Post by Ausprep on Jul 21, 2014 10:20:33 GMT 10
I have combination locks. No need for keys. No good to me, I have the attention span of a two year old. I'll forget the combination!!!!!! The few i have are worded, not numbered. Much easier to remember. |
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Post by pheniox17 on Jul 21, 2014 11:29:14 GMT 10
the thing with number combination locks for shtf
your pin number to your savings account is a multi number code, add a simple multiplier like each number times 5 (a example pin number 3456) so the lock code 15, 20, 25, 30
as you remember your pin number and that number will be quite useless when shtf
note: the pin number was a example nothing more
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Post by You Must Enter A Name on Jul 21, 2014 20:37:29 GMT 10
just on the bump keys, add an O ring or a rubber grommet, and each time you whack it, it will bounce back out, giving an amateur a thousand attempts in quick succession.
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Post by Ausprep on Jul 21, 2014 20:54:47 GMT 10
I have four of these. Not super high security locks BUT good for minimum security areas or areas where multiple group members need access. No need for keys.  |
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Post by You Must Enter A Name on Jul 21, 2014 21:02:41 GMT 10
these look good, I might look into them.
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