Jon Elson on Thu, 23 Nov 2017 22:15:25 -0600
typed in rec.crafts.metalworking the following:
pyotr filipivich wrote:



https://www.chateauproducts.com/#indexView=products&productsView=productDetailsVie w&prodId=38

That appears to be an Ace-type lock. They are not terribly secure, just
different. There is a "pick" kit that will open one in a few minutes. Of
course, if you are caught with that tool, you could be in big trouble.
It contains a castellated cylinder with 7 rods, held by a rubber band.
You wiggle the tool on the face of the lock, and the pressure of the lock's
tumblers slowly push the rods back until the tumblers line up with the break
in the lock's cylinders. When all the tumblers line up, the lock turns.
The tool can then be used to figure out the key code and a key can be made.

I figured there had to be some such device.
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pyotr filipivich
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