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If you ever listen to people who really love locks talk about locks they all seem to say one thing. "All locks are pickable [or attackable]". This just means th

If you ever listen to people who really love locks talk about locks they all seem to say one thing. "All locks are pickable [or attackable]". This just means that this particular lock is abnormal and most lock-people don't have the experience to attack it, not that it is secure. If you are semi-interested in locks, I really recommend listening to Schuyler Towne talk about locks. He's one of those people who is very passionate about what he does in a way that interest in locks really rubs off onto you in a really educational and relatable way. Here's a longer talk about the history of locks by him from 2012. It's a great place to start. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqjacHSTd48&list=UUBDpLXSbLHkPVocZgMuBTMw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqjacHSTd48&list=UUBDpLXSbLH...

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jrockway 12y ago
The other thing to keep in mind is that a system is only as secure as its weakest link. You might not be able to pick this lock, but if you really want to get inside, a crowbar might work.
- dietrichepp 12y ago
  "Security" means both preventing access and recording access. If you crowbar the lock, everyone will know.
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- Animats 12y ago
  Better doors are available, especially in countries with terrorism problems. See, for example, Israel's "www.rb-doors.com". Their residential doors look like ordinary doors, but when the door is locked, seven bolts come out four sides, like a vault door.
  - chii 12y ago
    to me, if you need a door like this where you live, it's high time to consider moving away.
  - TheLoneWolfling 12y ago
    And then they go through the wall.
    - Animats 12y ago
      In difficult areas, making residences out of reinforced concrete, stone, and cinder block is very common.
      - TheLoneWolfling 12y ago
        Yep. Still. You'd be amazed at the number of people who install reinforced doors in non-reinforced walls.
- gst 12y ago
  So better combine it with this door then: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkP1rA5Jhpw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkP1rA5Jhpw
  - chii 12y ago
    so if the door is stronger than the wall it's mounted on, might as well just break the wall!
    - jvdh 12y ago
      Most houses have windows, which are usually a lot less secure than walls or doors. If you want to get in, you can, it's just a matter of time.

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jrockway 12y ago

The other thing to keep in mind is that a system is only as secure as its weakest link. You might not be able to pick this lock, but if you really want to get inside, a crowbar might work.

dietrichepp 12y ago
"Security" means both preventing access and recording access. If you crowbar the lock, everyone will know.
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Animats 12y ago
Better doors are available, especially in countries with terrorism problems. See, for example, Israel's "www.rb-doors.com". Their residential doors look like ordinary doors, but when the door is locked, seven bolts come out four sides, like a vault door.
- chii 12y ago
  to me, if you need a door like this where you live, it's high time to consider moving away.
- TheLoneWolfling 12y ago
  And then they go through the wall.
  - Animats 12y ago
    In difficult areas, making residences out of reinforced concrete, stone, and cinder block is very common.
    - TheLoneWolfling 12y ago
      Yep. Still. You'd be amazed at the number of people who install reinforced doors in non-reinforced walls.
gst 12y ago
So better combine it with this door then: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkP1rA5Jhpw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkP1rA5Jhpw
- chii 12y ago
  so if the door is stronger than the wall it's mounted on, might as well just break the wall!
  - jvdh 12y ago
    Most houses have windows, which are usually a lot less secure than walls or doors. If you want to get in, you can, it's just a matter of time.