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[-] scottywh@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago

Some tubular locks are simple to pick and yes a modified bic pen is the poor man's pick but it's certainly not all of them that can be done that easily.

[-] droans@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Anyone can pick the lock in seconds if they take the time to learn.

My dad owned a few vending machines when I was a kid. Since they were used, he had to replace the locks on all of them and taught us how to pick them. It's relatively easy to do so. I think he only ever ended up drilling out one of the cylinders while he was able to pick the rest.

A Bic pen won't work that well, but a $50 pick will.

[-] scottywh@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I own a tubular lockpick set and have experience picking locks.

Not all tubular locks are as easy as you think they are, I assure you.

You can see my previous comment in this thread explaining that I've also owned and operated multiple types of vending machines over the years.

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