Lock durability question

by **Dartan** » 27 Oct 2006 13:09

Everyone knows the old adage, never pick locks that you rely on. Well, that leads me to think that someone could prevent me from getting into whatever I have locked by jamming something in the lock and twisting or whatnot to jam it up. Are there any locks secure enough from a picking standpoint and also durable enough (I know this can only go so far) to prevent someone from mucking it up? I'm not asking from a lock picking point of view (but it would be nice to have a durable lock to practice on) but from a security/dependability standpoint.

Dave

by **Lucky1406** » 27 Oct 2006 13:17

Any lock that has a key hole has the possibility of being mucked up with superglue or something similar. The magnetic locks may be a different story. Especially the ones that never enter the lock. Like the ones that you just put the magnetic key up to the side of the lock, and the magnets push the pins in the correct places. Maybe the more experienced members can name some other locks that dont have key holes. Of coarse, a safe lock would work, but you could still gum up the edges of the dial.
Nick

by **UWSDWF** » 27 Oct 2006 13:17

proximity reader.....

seriously if it has a keyway some one can 'muck it up'

by **Tyler Durden** » 27 Oct 2006 13:41

I'm curious UWSDWF?

by **UWSDWF** » 27 Oct 2006 13:59

of what?

by **Shrub** » 27 Oct 2006 19:05

Tyler Durden wrote:I'm curious UWSDWF?

I think he means a transponder type system, put a keyfob on a plate maybe even wave it near it to open the lock,

Correct me if wrng,

by **UWSDWF** » 27 Oct 2006 19:13

no thats what i meant but i didn't think that was too disguised so i'm curious as to what hes curious

ooohhhh and btw a proximity reader lock can't be picked or messed up with sticky stuff in it's non-existant keyway... it has other problems that are alot more fun!

by **plot** » 27 Oct 2006 22:01

Yea, shock a proximity reader and it's done for.

by **n2oah** » 27 Oct 2006 22:57

I wouldn't trust any magnetic locks without a keyway. I have never heard of any besides for those wimpy little padlock deals.

by **Tyler Durden** » 28 Oct 2006 7:06

UWSDWF. Thats what

by **I Pik U** » 28 Oct 2006 19:28

Are there any locks secure enough from a picking standpoint and also durable enough (I know this can only go so far) to prevent someone from mucking it up?

Codes locks which don't use a keyhole, just push buttons, would be less susceptible to foreign object damage. Although glue could still be a problem.
Also biometric (finger scanner) locks.

Nothing is vandal proof though.

by **UWSDWF** » 29 Oct 2006 12:09

Tyler Durden wrote:UWSDWF. Thats what

I've answered this in another thread... think it's called what does your user name mean.....but United We Stand Divided We Fall

by **darrel.h** » 29 Oct 2006 14:33

I have built devices that can muck up proximity readers and RFID readers. All you need is a High Voltage EMP generator.

by **CVScam** » 29 Oct 2006 15:07

Stun guns will destroy a lot of those card readers. I have only played with 1-2 of those magnetic padlocks but I know you can mess them up with a bulk tape eraser.

by **Tyler Durden** » 30 Oct 2006 4:48

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