I like to lockpick, but I'm not that fast at it and sometimes just need to open a cabinet quick (looking at you, work... I just need to restart the computer, not call IT and wait 2 days for someone to press a button)

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[–] [S] 11 points 5 months ago

I also got a pedometer (I don't have a smart watch) and a sling (think "David and Goliath). Just a few things I've had on my list for years, but never wanted to justify buying

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  • [–] 10 points 5 months ago (1 child)

    "universal key" is what I call my Dremel

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  • [–] 6 points 5 months ago (5 children)

    Reference? I might be interested in such things, having to deal with lost keys more often than I'd like.

    What sort of furniture/doors can such keys be obtained for? I also have a lockpick learning kit that I bought a few years ago and haven't gotten around to practicing with.

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  • [–] [S] 15 points 5 months ago* (2 children)

    "Universal keys" from the bezos website, set of 19. Mostly for cabinets and small locks, not the set for construction equipment (though I am curious what else that set could unlock besides machinery. I have a feeling it's labeled like that for reasons, but one of the sets comes with 109 keys)

    Most locks are supposed to be a deterrent from opportunists, with varying levels of security. But when I lost my filing cabinet key, I didn't blink because "I've got one that'll work". Paper towels are empty at work and I have to call someone to unlock it so I can refill it... never again

    Worst case, I can try to pick it, but I'm not that good and picking is mostly just for fun

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  • [–] 4 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

    The tool that turns & vibrates the chambers seems pretty dang fast. First saw it on YT's "Lock-picking Lawyer" channel.

    That said, I'm not sure there is such a thing for cylinder tubular locks, like your left key in OP.

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