‘Workshop’ (?) idea: locks and lock-picking

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Alright: running this Sat 27th, starting at 11:00.

Want to confirm a few things:

  1. Should we grab a few small half-circle files from a hardware store?
  2. I can fetch the sandpaper otherwise.
  3. Depending on files, the workshop cost = ~$5–10pp max.
  4. RSVPs?
  5. Someone there to open the space that morning.
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I might be able to come along and I can open if I can make it

Additionally if I make it, do you want me to bring in me dremel?

BTW your right those bristles are everywhere lol

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Just a reminder that this’ll be running tomorrow — I should be there by 11:00.

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Additionally if I make it, do you want me to bring in me dremel?

Soz, missed this.

Feel free to. If anyone has one we can demo the making of homebrew security pins.

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Hey Pascal,

I’ll be coming in today :slight_smile: and I have a key to the space, so if no one is opening yet, then I can.

I think grabbing some files won’t be an issue, just keep the receipt :smile:

-J

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Thanks @klepas, it was a fun (yet freezing cold) morning.

Naturally as I got home I immediately attended to the chained (and by now well oiled) lock. After many attempts I tried it CCW and it yielded.It does have a strong spring resisting the rotation of the cylinder but it opens with a relatively small turn.

I now need to find more locks to play with…

cheers Everyone

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Hey! Nicely done. (:

If you’re keen I have a few in my collection, and a few spare picking tools — lemme know if you’re interested.

Thanks to all who attended. (:

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Thanks for organising and facilitating @klepas!

I would be keen to meet up again at some point after I make a few more bogotas and buy some locks :smile:

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Offer stands to lend some locks. (:

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Sorry I missed this. It completely passed me by that it was on this weekend!

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Re legality:

The relevant law would see to be here: http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/act/consol_act/cc200294/s315.html . By the looks of it, the point of law is “intent to commit a theft (or related offence)”.

But, I Am Not A Lawyer.

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IANAL.

From what I understand, in the ACT(?), it’s up to the discretion of the officer(s) in assessing any intent; the tools can be considered to constitute intent itself — or something like that.