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X-Ray paper

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X-Ray paper

Postby Joseph.R.C » 1 Sep 2005 12:50

Hi everyone

I´m new here so if what i´m am going to say has allready been told,...please forgive me. (I allready used the search, and found nothing)

So let me share something very simple but that allready "saved my life" a couple of times.

For opening unlocked doors, instead of a credit card, I use X-Ray paper beacuse its very hard, resistent/flexible it allows you to pass those L angles without loosing force.
This kept me from sleeping in the doghouse a couple of times :roll:

p.s. Moderators: if this is not the right place for this topic, please move it.
p.s. sorry for my english.
Jose :)
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Postby macaba » 1 Sep 2005 12:56

I would imagine that 'x-ray paper' is a thick acetate. Nice tip for those not in the know. :)
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Postby mattc » 2 Sep 2005 16:54

A great tip; I work in a hospital so X-ray film isn't too hard to come by. I've tried it on a few internal doors at home successfully. Can't believe I didn't think of it myself (bangs head against wall) :oops:
[One day, I'm going to apply for the Advanced section, just to see if I get accepted....]
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Postby Joseph.R.C » 3 Sep 2005 6:34

mattc wrote:A great tip; I work in a hospital so X-ray film isn't too hard to come by. I've tried it on a few internal doors at home successfully. Can't believe I didn't think of it myself (bangs head against wall) :oops:



Usefull information for one person.

I´m a happy man :D



Jose:)
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Re: X-Ray paper

Postby sivlogkart » 13 Sep 2005 9:30

Where do you get cheap X-ray paper from though?

Break a leg!

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Re: X-Ray paper

Postby sivlogkart » 13 Sep 2005 9:32

PS: I often use the sheets for overhead projectors.

KJ
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Postby Joseph.R.C » 13 Sep 2005 11:37

The easy way is to ask your dentist :lol:

If the dentisit takes full mouth x-ray he should have lots of that (they ruin one "picture" every now and then).
Jose :)
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Re: X-Ray paper

Postby Chrispy » 13 Sep 2005 16:38

d0ded0 wrote:PS: I often use the sheets for overhead projectors.

KJ

X-Ray paper is a lot thicker than overhead prints.
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credit card

Postby sivlogkart » 23 Sep 2005 13:46

What other common materials are good for the credit-card type of bypass? What is the cheapest material that you can get in large amounts and does the job well?

KJ
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Postby vector40 » 23 Sep 2005 17:24

Metal Venetian mini-blinds... 5-in-1 painter's tools... plastic from milk jugs, Gatorade bottles, etc...
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Re: credit card

Postby n2oah » 23 Sep 2005 18:14

d0ded0 wrote:What other common materials are good for the credit-card type of bypass? What is the cheapest material that you can get in large amounts and does the job well?

KJ


http://peterson-international.com/by-pass-tools.htm
Look at the last item.
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Thanks

Postby sivlogkart » 23 Sep 2005 23:37

Thank you!

KJ
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low melting pointing plastic

Postby sivlogkart » 24 Sep 2005 6:09

I have made a very good tool out of some low melting point plastic, which melts at 60C. I stretch it into a thin ribbon and can make the thickness and width variable so where it will be more confined it can be made to be more flexible.

It certainly works better than anything else I have tried, and if it breaks you jus warm it near the break and fix it again.

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