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entropy

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Post Thu Feb 09, 2017 10:51 pm

ACE cutaway

May I say, I really like these Ace padlocks. These ran $4 each and are way harder to pick than they should be. Nothing special but for some spool pins, but somehow just so damn hard to pick.

Been picking for a while, but just getting into milling. First attempt:

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Second attempt:

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Third attempt:

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Fourth attempt:

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I suppose the next step would be to mill the cylinder. Can't find a good way to get it into the vise though.
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mastersmith

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Post Thu Feb 09, 2017 11:31 pm

Re: ACE cutaway

That's a nice job if you had been a "seasoned veteran" at it, well done! Keep posting your progress, we are interested in keeping up with you.
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Oldfast

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Post Thu Feb 09, 2017 11:38 pm

Re: ACE cutaway

entropy wrote:May I say, I really like these Ace padlocks. These ran $4 each and are way harder to pick than they should be. Nothing special but for some spool pins, but somehow just so damn hard to pick.
:agree: My few experiences with them have been similar.
It's surprising yeah, but some of them do tend to be difficult!

Beautiful job on the milling! That last one looks really neat.
" Enjoy the journey AS MUCH as the destination."

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