not a puzzle but a challenge
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not a puzzle but a challenge
In a nutshell, elderly neighbour dies, partner unaware of combination code or wherabouts of key to safe, local locksmith estimated £60 to drill out the lock so as a last resort I drilled it out & prised off the lock handle but short of having access to a welders torch or a stick of dynamite can't figure out how to release the bolts. Any reasonable suggestion would be appreciated but no sarcasm please seeing we are still in the festive mood? Dave.
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Re: not a puzzle but a challenge
Hi Dave, If you have proof of ownership, take it to local car crushing depot.
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Re: not a puzzle but a challenge
Wow...and interesting solution George? How'd you come up with that suggestion?
(Let's hope there aren't any fragile items in there - even with just a partial crushing, the shocks generated will easily break any glass, pottery or china.)
(Let's hope there aren't any fragile items in there - even with just a partial crushing, the shocks generated will easily break any glass, pottery or china.)
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Re: not a puzzle but a challenge
I'm a Scotsman, so it's cheaper than explosives.Rudi wrote:Wow...and interesting solution George? How'd you come up with that suggestion?
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Re: not a puzzle but a challenge
.......might nose around and find a welder who can burn the door open; the lady has no idea what is inside though wharever it is can be heard when turned upside down. More curious than anything, though there is a saying here in the uk that "Curiosity killed the cat". Cheers Dave.
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Re: not a puzzle but a challenge
It's like Christmas present wrapped in indestructible wrapping paper. For kids, its probably the stuff of nightmares!!!Dave Davison wrote:...though wharever it is can be heard when turned upside down.
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Re: not a puzzle but a challenge
........and frustrating for me too as I can't wait to find out what is inside, return it to the rightful owner & see the look on her face. Phewwwwwwwwww Dave.
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Re: not a puzzle but a challenge
You might have some success with an angle grinder and a thin metal cutting disk or slicing disk. They only cost a couple of bucks each. Don't use a grinding disk or masonry disk though.
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Maybe like this, although these guys seemed to make a bit of a meal of it.
Alan
Maybe like this, although these guys seemed to make a bit of a meal of it.
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Re: not a puzzle but a challenge
Find someone with a plasma cutter. They are becoming more and more common in home workshops as well as in metal fabrication shops. You would probably have to show that your request is licit and does not violate any law first.
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Re: not a puzzle but a challenge
Thanks Alan......I had a visit from a friend today [recently retired welder] who informs me he has an angle grinder with diamond impregnated wheels and only needs a transformer to drop the voltage to 110V but his son [a plasterer] has one so the task looks like being solved very soon. "UK building laws demand that on-site machinery must be 110Volt". As far as the video goes that you pointed me to I can't believe any of the guys are mechanical minded or at least one of them would have had the savvy to suggest cutting off the two halfs of the hinges that are welded to the body of the safe. The one I'm faced with has concealed hinges so making the job that bit more complicated. A [prosperous new year to all loungers] Dave.
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Re: not a puzzle but a challenge
Good luck with it Dave. But I would still suggest using a thin metal-cutting disk rather than a diamond blade, especially if the hinges turn out to be hard, tough alloy or steel:
If you're unfamiliar with the process, take a look at this.
Alan
If you're unfamiliar with the process, take a look at this.
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Re: not a puzzle but a challenge
Don't think good luck came into the picture, just plain old common sense, a bit of elbow greace and a small
crow bar then two words sum up the conclusion, Elation and Deflation. Chuffed that I was able to lever the bolts free of the frame then peaved off because there was only an emty cash box inside an otherwidse empty safe. Got one of my grandchildren to turn the key as we all watched eagerly on only to discover the only things inside were four bolts for fixing it to a wall. Hope it's not an omen of things to come in the new year though I do feel a little chuffed that I managed to open it whilst destroying it in the process. Cheers Dave.
crow bar then two words sum up the conclusion, Elation and Deflation. Chuffed that I was able to lever the bolts free of the frame then peaved off because there was only an emty cash box inside an otherwidse empty safe. Got one of my grandchildren to turn the key as we all watched eagerly on only to discover the only things inside were four bolts for fixing it to a wall. Hope it's not an omen of things to come in the new year though I do feel a little chuffed that I managed to open it whilst destroying it in the process. Cheers Dave.
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Re: not a puzzle but a challenge
Congrats for opening it; but that is a bit disappointing, esp. since there was a few days of excited anticipation beforehand.
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Rudi
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