Borescope/ Fibrescope

[Houdini Locksmiths]

Hi there, I'm looking to purchse either a Borescope/ Fibrescope.

I've seen an old one for sale on Ebay. I've recently watched one being used on a video called B&E A-Z and it seemed a good tool to have but only if you are opening safes.

What I would like to know is, has anyone had any experience with this tool before and did you find it was effective.

Thanks

Harry

[marso]

If its for a hobby its not worth it unless you get it given to you. For work, i would suggest asking another locky to borrow theirs or else ask for a trial unit. It is a personal preference if you like them or not and there are so many different types to choose from. You really have to do the homework.

[skeleton_keys]

Heh. . .man, I used to own that video. Pretty good info, although that whole "alligators, blowfish, etc., we still got the locks open" thing was kinda stupid.

Borescopes are quite expensive, like he said. I'm guessing you want to use it for some sort of safe-involved magic trick. Before you spend any money on equipment, do you have any experience with drilling and scoping safes? It can be tricky, and you don't want to get stuck with several hundred dollars worth of equipment you can't use.

[Houdini Locksmiths]

I'll be going on my Locksmith course in a couple of weeks (I can't wait)and one of the days will be opening safes.

The Borescope tool is a good price on Ebay, so I'll get it, you never know one day I might need it?

Harry

[Houdini Locksmiths]

The whole animal thing was a little weird!! But on the whole, a very good teaching video.

I'll be going on my Locksmith course in a couple of weeks (I can't wait). One of the days will be covering safe opening techniques.

Whilst this tool is available at such a good price, I'll buy it, you never know when I might need it.

Thanks

Harry

[toomush2drink]

You may be wise to wait until after you have been on your course before buying tools you are not sure of. The world of safes is quite specialised and some of the tools costly so be warned but go for it if you feel up to it. Picking a bs mortice with a curtain pick is quite a challenge so attempting 7 lever safe locks is a bit daunting to myself i must admit.

[aviat]

ive seen the endoscope on ebay it was 140£ so far but the width on the scope was ten mill, and the light source looked a bit dated. why dont you have a look at rb locksmith tools on the net,you can get the light source,a straight and a 90 degre fiber optic scope for about 1,700£,it also includes the handle. the company who i do work for got one,and its great ,the thing was they spent 260£ on a case to put it in,should have gone to b&q and got one for 20£ and then and gone and bought some foam

[toomush2drink]

RB stuff is very dear but the quality is good, i know what you mean about the case though just look at their "ultimate letterbox mirror"
-how much !!! I made one from a clamp and a mechanics telescopic mirror for less than a tenner. The drill template kit is good but why pad out the box with syringe's for filler, has anyone ever used these ?

[aviat]

iv'e had a drill template for the past 8 years,the same one.
Its for mortice locks only and is spot on,it does chubb,legge,yale,and union to say just a phew,cost nothing to make, it was just the time involved in getting the correct measurements,about 10 cocked up plates latter,but it was worth it.Before purchasing a plate give it a go making one yourself,if only for 1or 2 types of locks