ERA Fortress

by **EvoRed** » 7 Dec 2005 17:57

Shrub, I notice you say you have a Fortress, where did you get it? You can PM me if it's a secret!

by **pinpusher** » 16 Dec 2005 12:32

I got a Fortress to day to play with (nast little thing, red case, curtain hidden behind case, blot thrower held in with two wards either side of case, and no dimples on side of the case) standard CB pick will not turn bolt thrower, CBE pick will turn bolt thrower if ward cut on side of pick, but DONT try this!! As no room for wire as well as pick. SV should be able to come up with a decoder for this one, as large differences on back of leavers. I will continue trying this beast and report back on any success! :roll:

Eddie

by **pinpusher** » 16 Dec 2005 12:46

Further to my last post, have looked at the lock further and noticed there is a stop to stop the bolt thrower being turned to take an impression of the back of the levers. Will have to wait for CB to come up with a pick for this one.
Eddie

by **Shrub** » 16 Dec 2005 14:29

lol ive got a pick made but havent picked it yet,

by **pinpusher** » 17 Dec 2005 20:12

Hi Shrub I have now made tension tool for this one & useing a CB wire.But as yet no joy.Tension the bolt to much & the levers jam, to littel & they drop. For a lock costing Â£ 10 .00 its a bummer. I think pin & cam is the way, but the ward will stop you getting the 1st lever & will mean try pins in the make up key for this lever.Will keep trying. Have charged the drill.

Eddie

by **Shrub** » 17 Dec 2005 20:18

Im glad im not the only one struggleing, i made a new turner and wire specific for the purpose.

I have found a decode method but ill pm it to you :wink:

by **pinpusher** » 18 Dec 2005 3:32

Shrub mine only has 5-6 & 3 levers in it. No anti- picks in top should be easy but is not The spaces on the levers drop in to the gate of next lever i think this is the poblem.Today will drill window in case & report back :cry:

Eddie

by **Shrub** » 18 Dec 2005 7:52

Ive got both types of lever :wink:

even harder :lol:

by **pinpusher** » 18 Dec 2005 13:35

Sorry Shrub did not have time to lock the fortress today (silly time of the year) 2 broken locks(size 10 pick used by tenants) & 1 key stuck in lock (to drunk to see if right key but will turn it till it breaks) but they pay the bills. Will try it tomorrow.

Eddie

by **pinpusher** » 19 Dec 2005 3:51

Done it (drilled hole in case to see problem but now can do with hole coved will get new lock to check).Report later

Eddie

by **pinpusher** » 19 Dec 2005 5:29

My porblem was tension tool did not let me get to 1 st lever have made new tool & now picks in 1 min. This is now an easy lock on left but will have to do more work on tension to get from right.Mine as said before has no anti pick in top (levers 3-5 & 6 only).What levers no.on the one have have anti picks on top ?.

Eddie

by **Shrub** » 19 Dec 2005 7:35

Eddie, did you get my pm with that link?

by **pinpusher** » 20 Dec 2005 14:13

At last have beaten the fortress form both sides repetadley.After ringing CB today was told of mod to 5 G to over come this lock on the right.Spot on as always.This is one now I more dont worry about opening ND.Thanks CB

Eddie

by **Chris B** » 20 Dec 2005 16:02

by **pixel** » 21 Dec 2005 16:05

Sorry I've posted this in another thread but though it would also be
appropiate here.

The Era Fortress sashlock I have from City Safe Wholesale was
Â£14.17 (net). Most suppliers are still waiting for the Fortress to be
sent from Era but Aldridge and City Safe have them.

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