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Been at it for 2 hours and no luck...
They tried everything and nothing was working. This office door just would not unlock!
iPhone under door
I got the idea the call my iPhone from my Macbook using Facetime.
iPhone's Facetime
It worked!
The Locksmith could now see where the door handle was then use his flexible reach tool to pull the door handle down to open it.
BatsMokuba6
I am the one who locks
ShiaTheBeouf
I'm gonna need to see some ID on Pop-A-Lock guy over here.
kgbofficer
softlistenin1
Well to be fair. Trusted locksmith is in quotations on the dudes shirt.
pkotton
This is also called"Keesler Keying" to all dorm airmen.
2oldforthis
How did the rice turn out?
raisingthebar
As a locksmith, why didn't he just drill the pins? It would have taken 5 minutes and he could of replaced the lock in 5 more.
Dysdain
I only drill a lock as a last resort. However, my last resort time would have expired in far less than 2 hours
tehrevbob
Can climb over the top with acoustic tile >.>
LarvaLamp
"Yippe-Kai-Yay, mother cluckers!"
captainobvioustits
for hypothetical future reference, how do you kick in a door that opens outwards?
HITNRUNXX
In most cases, pop the hinges out...
kelpsie
The face on the back of that hat is terrifying.
Daljeck
I saw that too!
shmegz
what a time to be alive
Mk1986
I used to work for pop-a-lock. This shit used to happen all the time! Gotta remember that PAL techs are not locksmiths.
ashrynn
Wouldn't.. Wouldn't the other door handle be on the other side of the first door handle?
Surrealle
Yes but being able to see what you're aiming for would probably be pretty helpful
Rieke137
You are right, but the front facing camera reverses what it sees and projects that. That is why it looks backwards.
whoisyourdaddy
What locksmith can't pick a lock? Where's the building manager with the master key?
ThronesWoven
"don't tell me how to do my job sir"
suddenlyrelevant
Why didn't he just pick the lock or drill it? A locksmith that can't pick a lock isn't a locksmith.
hemorrhagicfever
Yeah, 2 hours seems like a good point to say, "hey, it'll be cheaper just to drill and replace the $30 lock.
Dysdain
6 pin schlage lever locks aren't always easy to pick. This technician is not equipped to drill or replace locks, just to pick them
iinfinitusequitas
>rember'd
pentameter
That dude just got lockblocked
intooblv
"Trusted Locksmith"
Raddmiral
Papa Lock.
SlickerThanNick
CALL THE LOCKSMITH!!
KaJuN
Call the locksmith!
jaericho
Call the locksmith!
poofleia
Call the lockSMITH
abduct
Should of just called your local crack head. They would of had that door opened in no time.
sjf7351
Then your iPhone, computer, and work vans gone
auzziefella
As a person with a fair amount of experience here...bump key or pick. Way less than two hours. But then maybe it was a fancy lock
SloppyFloppy
Is it just me, or does the dude's hat in the first picture kinda look like a creepy face staring right through your soul?
Glumerlink
It bothers me that a lock smith wouldn't know to do this normally
cupcaker
Note the quotes. "Trusted Locksmith"
TheLivinLegend
Or couldn't just, y'know, pick the damned lock. It's not that damned difficult, security pins or no.
GH05TY
There are so, so many ways this door could be opened in mere minutes. Stick in a pick. Stick in a blank and wiggle it. Disassemble it.
ClamChowdah
Stick in a blank and wiggle it? DA FUQ?!?!
finitefiction
and have a tool specifically for this. I agree.
ClamChowdah
As a locksmith, It fucking bugs me that these guys call themselves locksmiths, If they can't pick a standard 6 pin cylinder
Glumerlink
seriously...thin cord with a camera that you control, even plumbers use them these days
DunderMifflinSabre
and Proctologists
lalaleannlovespeople
My locksmith dad once made a key just by looking into a keyhole, these guys are weak AF.
Glumerlink
These guys aren't real locksmiths, i've known 8 ear olds that were better
GH05TY
As a locksmith, sadly, Pop-A-Lock is usually made more of smart business-men than smart locksmiths. Probably only had 2 weeks training.
suddenlyrelevant
Locksmiths can pick a lock. They are not locksmiths.
edemardil
My sisters retarded bf works at pop a lock. So I get it.
Sirachayoutalkinboutwillis
Picking that lock should have taken minutes
tooRuDe
Some are better than others, and some locks are far easier than others, I've been in the biz for 15 years and still find some I cant pick
SgtCookie111
Did you remember to activate the Thief stone?
WillParker
Locksmiths are allowed to use pick guns. Should have been seconds, that's a standard security interior core. Source: Im a former spy hunter
LilCrackCrumbs
Sorry, can you repeat that?
WillParker
A lock pick gun. Works the same as a bump key- you jam all the pins to the max simultaneously and then as they fall, hope they hit right.
DoctorGoldfish
Why did you need to post your previous message three times?
WillParker
I didn't know it posted at all.
WillParker
Blame working in a concrete fortress and using the app.
WillParker
Locksmiths are allowed to use pick guns. Should have been seconds, that's a standard security interior core. Source: Im a former spy hunter
Challengedimgurian
since he's black.
WillParker
Locksmiths are allowed to use pick guns. Should have been seconds, that's a standard security interior core. Source: Im a former spy hunter
WillParker
Locksmiths are allowed to use pick guns. Should have been seconds, that's a standard security interior core. Source: Im a former spy hunter
WardSharlow
Locksmiths are shit lockpickers. Fact.
tooRuDe
Hey! SOME locksmiths are shit at picking! It takes practice and experience
WardSharlow
It's true. Some are good. But, they're financially dissuaded from spending 5 minutes picking when they could spend 2 hours replacing.
tooRuDe
Very true..and make more money replacing...i guess it's a matter of pride and being professional...last resort is destroying the lock for me
WardSharlow
Are you a locksmith? I'm just an annoying locksport idiot.
suddenlyrelevant
The one I used to use was shit hot. Dude even picked an industrial safe in our finance dept.
WardSharlow
Yes, it's true. But I've met plenty who are hopeless.
luckybreaks
As a former locksmith this is accurate.
dpidcoe
A typical office door is that hard to open?
AlcoholicAtaxia
If the door had a locking bar on the inside, you could just use an effort of will and say "FORZARE!"
lordkario
Dammit Dresden, Another burning building...
AutoxLogic
YES. I need more Dresden in my life, Peace Talks is taking too long...
ikeepwipingSTILLPOOP
agreed. i'm tempted to restart the entire series while i wait, for the 3rd time!
AutoxLogic
I hear the audio books are great for "rereading" the series.
ikeepwipingSTILLPOOP
I bet. I really got into audiboooks a couple years ago and have thus listened to the last couple titles.
Plasmabunny
The building is on fire and it's not my fault.
pinkangelmystic
Every time I see a Dresden reference I get so happy. :D
tooRuDe
As a REAL locksmith...Da fuck was that dude doing?! Wood door / wood frame? I would have had you in 5 mins tops!
FrightenedInmateNumberTwo
He appears to be checking the door's blood pressure.
kyodemer
Depending on the building, those could actually be steel.
jofo
Seconding not skilled comment. This is how easy it is: http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zOQsAnJ0uk4
uhhhnick
That looks like a steel frame and it could possibly be a fireproof door, which are not very flexible or easily breakable
plainoldfool
"Real locksmiths hate him"
ridetheshoopuf
I think you mean 5 seconds.
duckfacedguerillabear
Could be a solid wood door and that mite be an aluminum frame, seeing as it's in an office building
ac112
As someone who owns an axe, I would have had you in in 3. https://aosugo.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/shining12010.jpg .....
Cowglands
His shirt says, "Trusted Locksmith" Why the F is it in quotes?
Horsed
Because it's a quote ...his mother trusts him
tooRuDe
I work on locks not shirts...definitely isnt the best slogan I've ever seen
Cowglands
Well it makes it a statement of opinion, instead of an assertion of fact.
WindowsNewTechnology
The state troopers and Orlando police cars say " "Making difference" "
WindowsNewTechnology
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GypsyGuy
Has no one thought about just picking the lock? This seems like the obvious choice.
dustynugs
looks like a commercial building with metal framing
tooRuDe
Steel frame won't make much of a difference unless it's filled with block walls
Ryebread91
Oh, please. You could've had me anytime you wanted.
vividvi
I'm curious: How would you have opened that in 5 minutes (because it's wood?)? With a spatula/card?
tooomanysteves
I assumed he meant by breaking the door.
suddenlyrelevant
Most likely by using a pick set or just drilling the lock and replacing the barrel.
tooRuDe
Air bag or under the door tool... I just wouldn't need a camera...locks don't move...always same location
vividvi
I think he tried the air bag. Maybe the shape of the handle made it hard to grab it with the under the door tool(?)
tooRuDe
No knobs are tough...different style tool...all levers have a return back to the door per fire code...he probably just isn't experienced
vividvi
Thanks! :)
just1cross
As a builder, that's a metal frame and a fire rated door with a wood veneer.
tooRuDe
I think you're right about the frame but it's not filled ...fire rated door won't make much of a difference for spread
MisleadingInformation
As a locksmith an old trade technique is to heat the handle with a blow torch causing the tumbler to expand therefore loosening the pins.
thirdimgurshadowban
I am an amateur lockpick this one didn't get me. Take that fucker
ToastyMozart
I prefer the opposite method myself, coolant and a sledgehammer.
Rhacman
It's also a great anti-burglary technique!
zerothoughtgiven
https://uproxx.files.wordpress.com/2014/12/4-knob.gif
marquisdechocula
fuckyeahmisleadinginformation.tumblr.com
shutterstock
You've been on a roll lately
plainoldfool
I didn't even notice until your reply. This man or woman is fucking crafty.
limpspinach
I've been known to be on a roll, as well. Often with turkey and mayo, or other exciting sandwich variations!
JustinMagill
Wouldn't that discolor the handle?
xDylan25x
His name is MisleadingInformation. Just sayin'.
ANewBadlyDrawnReactionImageAsIMakeThem
where's your bro, bro?
SgtCookie111
If you're playing Skyrim, there is some truth to this. If you hold a torch while picking a lock, the lock is easier to pick.
ICouldNotFindAUsernameIWanted
Sauce?
SgtCookie111
One of the in-game books. I forget the name, but the one written by the thief.
robotzombies
god damnit
dualmonocles
Every. Fucking. Time. Without fail.
TheGirlWhoCouldntEven
Honest question do people really believe him? Everything I read is like...."this is so fucking stupid it has to be...yup"
ZoranKnight
I'm the same way :/ I didn't fall for the "Fantastic Elijah" guy either
dualmonocles
I usually do, for a moment at least
SavageHonesty
Looks like you couldn't even this time as well.
JesusToldMe
With Girl in your username you really need to be more gullible or everyone will know you're not a girl.
TheGirlWhoCouldntEven
I eat a diet of Starbucks lattes and fresh fruit that I post to my insta daily. #fresh
JesusToldMe
I dine on the children of my enemies.
tooRuDe
Holy shit...i am a locksmith and almost just shat myself reading that....then saw your name...well done!
DragonLordG
On a scale of one to ten, how on fire would the door be?
keldomaj
How's the job? Pay? Hours? I've been thinking it's a noble profession worth looking into.
tooRuDe
I worked for small mom and pop for 12 years...then got into the state..state is the way to go, that's where you'll make money
GasBandit
"Look at me. I'm the locksmith now."
got61000beforegettingbanned
Does it suppose to move? It's a door... so WD40
thewhyteman
kawaiibrah
Cottdamn my sides.
themehgin
Yes...yes.
ButterfaceTaintClown
I THOUGHT OF THAT! now there's porn of it.
ruferto
wait what? i demand this porn
IHaveAHugeCrushOnTinaFey
This is the best comment I've seen all day. +1
MoreDonutsPerDonut
Perfect.
SomeGeographer
I don't know if today is just an extra giggle day but your comment made me completely laugh my ass off.
Besimtar
Extra giggle day is everyday for me
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ObongoRises
how is this at all racist
SanAnStrangler
A better question is... How is this funny?
nocturnalrob
Good for you. I don't see color either.
futureman3000
Because race is, uh... and black people... when you... so, yeah, racism.
ObongoRises
GEE, black people. Must be racist.