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by OctopusPrime
Mon Oct 28, 2013 10:38 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Access kit?
Replies: 19
Views: 3748

Re: Access kit?

metatron wrote:lol, I just have a nice small set of Southord lock picks, three tubular picks and mortice lock try out keys.

I've spent time practicing with them too on locks I own/have bought.
Lock picking is hard, and slow. Screwdriver will do the same job in seconds... But less ninja like :roll:
by OctopusPrime
Mon Oct 28, 2013 10:35 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Access kit?
Replies: 19
Views: 3748

Re: Access kit?

You would be supprised at the strength of some locks mate, look at it this way... They are designed to keep the barbarian out. You might need more than a multi tool and a boot But most people seem to put a £100 lock on a 20 quid door :shock: Or hang a £1000 heavy security door next too a window wit...
by OctopusPrime
Sat Oct 26, 2013 11:27 pm
Forum: DIY and Handicrafts
Topic: Electrical repairs
Replies: 11
Views: 4665

Re: Electrical repairs

You can do anything electrically wise... As long as you get a sparx to do the final conection, test it and sign it off I added a new ring in and wired up my mums new shed with two sockets and a light, even had it's own seperate DB. I just left the final connection unconected from the main DB. Call a...
by OctopusPrime
Sat Oct 26, 2013 11:08 pm
Forum: Food, Nutrition and Agriculture
Topic: organic seeds
Replies: 21
Views: 7635

Re: organic seeds

Thanks guys

My daughter is looking forward to growing a garden too. Going to spend the winter getting it ready for planting :)
by OctopusPrime
Sat Oct 26, 2013 6:13 am
Forum: Food, Nutrition and Agriculture
Topic: organic seeds
Replies: 21
Views: 7635

Re: organic seeds

Just found a site that sells heirloom seeds very cheep.
Realseeds.co.uk
by OctopusPrime
Thu Oct 24, 2013 10:02 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Survival saw anyone tried/tested?
Replies: 21
Views: 3877

Re: Survival saw anyone tried/tested?

ForgeCorvus wrote:
OctopusPrime wrote: What about a modified chainsaw blade/chain. Would only cut in one direction but it won't snap
Better option, Pocket chainsaw.... Cuts on both strokes
Thanks for the link :)
Will have to try one out
by OctopusPrime
Thu Oct 24, 2013 2:55 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Access kit?
Replies: 19
Views: 3748

Re: Access kit?

Surely Post SHTF if you wanted access to somewhere that was locked you would find a way..... unleash the barbarian withing on a lock! personally if i cant do it with my multitool or other few bits in my BOB i will improvise! You would be supprised at the strength of some locks mate, look at it this...
by OctopusPrime
Thu Oct 24, 2013 10:39 am
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Access kit?
Replies: 19
Views: 3748

Re: Access kit?

My garage has good security and is overlooked by houses.

How would you weld or run a drill without elec?

Better to have the bars pre made and stored. The fixings could be pre drilled and then bolted in with hand tools or just use a hilti
by OctopusPrime
Wed Oct 23, 2013 11:00 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Survival saw anyone tried/tested?
Replies: 21
Views: 3877

Re: Survival saw anyone tried/tested?

Had a few wire ones.

They work well for a few cuts then blunt or snap.

What about a modified chainsaw blade/chain. Would only cut in one direction but it won't snap
by OctopusPrime
Wed Oct 23, 2013 10:52 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Access kit?
Replies: 19
Views: 3748

Re: Access kit?

rather worrying when you see how easy lock bumping works...... Lock snapping is even simpler,, and would get you into 95% of uk homes with a upvc door :shock: Flat headed screwdriver bent to 90 degrees? Hammer in and twist? I know that as a pin snapper I actually used to practice lock picking, coul...