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The Safecracker

Forgot how to dial the combination on that old safe? Think you got the right numbers but the handle is stuck? What safe should you buy? Ask your safe questions here!
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The Safecracker

Postby Gantry » 13 Dec 2018 17:55

Saw this article and just passing it on... https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2018/12/professional-safecracker-reveals-his-craft/577897/
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Re: The Safecracker

Postby bitbuster » 13 Dec 2018 19:55

Very interesting article. Thanks for posting it.
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Re: The Safecracker

Postby Squelchtone » 13 Dec 2018 21:19

moving this awesome article to a safe related sub forum....
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Re: The Safecracker

Postby B-rad from O-town » 14 Dec 2018 14:41

Cool read. Thanks for sharing !!!
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Re: The Safecracker

Postby Hippo_vibrations » 11 Jan 2019 0:42

Very enjoyable, thank you for sharing!
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