Have you ever thought about using carbide drill bits? We use them in CNC machines, they can drill through anything but they are very brittle so its hard to use in a hand drill as any little side movement can snap them. There are some bits out there that have steel shanks with carbide changable inserts (tungaloy make good ones) and since you are using your magnetic drill stand, it might be precise enough to drill through without breaking.
@PetesShredder some of these drills are carbide tipped that's OK for a hard metal but they make a composition of Aluminium stone and metal to hinder and slow down, but I do some cnc stiff myself as seen those bits with changeable tips with coolant holes.
@TheIronHeadRat this did have front glass. They can have side glass so that why I looked for it with the scope, but if I couldn't see that I'd have to assume it could have it, it's never a great option to break the glass on purpose but sometimes that the only access you have, so I'd be thinking about moving the safe out to make better access. This is why I always ask for photos of safe showing surrounding area to look at the best approach. There isn't a standard method to open a lot depends on how the safe is situated, the model and grade, and what lock is fitted, both these digital locks are after market locks so not what it would have left the factory with
@whathasxgottodowithit3919. I have othe mags and vacuum rigs too. This I started off with a limpet and went to free hand as I kept sharpening so easy for me to feel what's going on
My grandad was a safebreaker back in the days when criminals had a bit of class. He told me he used to take hinges off then use wedges big and small with a couple of big wrecking bars. They would spend all weekend on the toughest safes. lol.
@charliefinnigan9209 tools and technology are always evolving so a lot of older safes become uninsurable, but some of these from the 1970s still have insurance risk related to them as they are some of the best safes made
@@MrKelocks I got the funny..meaning the right angle for best performance. Just thought it might also have the second meaning as well as a shout out to the Brothers.
Rather than drill, do you ever try to manipulate the dial to crack the code, or is it not worth the time, where you may - or may not - achieve success?
@ralph5476 this was a digital lock so I did all I could do before it got drilled, a mechanical com lock I would try to manipulate and key locks I pick open
@Subgunman code was lost, this is a proper safe lock so the only codes that will open are the ones programmed into it unlike some of the cheaper ungraded stuff you may come across in the USA or from the Chinese import market
You probably can't tell us But the digital "lock" interacts with the safe in some way.. Surely the lock removed allows you to do what it does just without the electronically stuff
Great job as always 👏
Another tough opening there Mr Kelocks - well done!
@@locklab101 thanks
Have you ever thought about using carbide drill bits? We use them in CNC machines, they can drill through anything but they are very brittle so its hard to use in a hand drill as any little side movement can snap them. There are some bits out there that have steel shanks with carbide changable inserts (tungaloy make good ones) and since you are using your magnetic drill stand, it might be precise enough to drill through without breaking.
@PetesShredder some of these drills are carbide tipped that's OK for a hard metal but they make a composition of Aluminium stone and metal to hinder and slow down, but I do some cnc stiff myself as seen those bits with changeable tips with coolant holes.
Great job, thanks for sharing, 👍 what would have happened if you drilled it and it did have glass?
@TheIronHeadRat this did have front glass. They can have side glass so that why I looked for it with the scope, but if I couldn't see that I'd have to assume it could have it, it's never a great option to break the glass on purpose but sometimes that the only access you have, so I'd be thinking about moving the safe out to make better access. This is why I always ask for photos of safe showing surrounding area to look at the best approach. There isn't a standard method to open a lot depends on how the safe is situated, the model and grade, and what lock is fitted, both these digital locks are after market locks so not what it would have left the factory with
Brilliant as always
Thanks
A heavy Duty Mag Drill with a Chuckless key may assist in making the job easier
@whathasxgottodowithit3919. I have othe mags and vacuum rigs too. This I started off with a limpet and went to free hand as I kept sharpening so easy for me to feel what's going on
My grandad was a safebreaker back in the days when criminals had a bit of class. He told me he used to take hinges off then use wedges big and small with a couple of big wrecking bars. They would spend all weekend on the toughest safes. lol.
@charliefinnigan9209 tools and technology are always evolving so a lot of older safes become uninsurable, but some of these from the 1970s still have insurance risk related to them as they are some of the best safes made
Removing hinges achieves nothing.
@@philipinchinaindeed - and in just a computer nerd following the algorithm
Busses are a well known means of amputation, in the same way that ladders are a well known way to remove eyes!
Sacred Geometry.....is that a UK way to say you are a member of the Mason Lodge?
@edbloom4897 well I guess lol, but it was more of a funny
@@MrKelocks I got the funny..meaning the right angle for best performance. Just thought it might also have the second meaning as well as a shout out to the Brothers.
@edbloom4897 have you seen the Chatwood Impregnabe display I did (video short)
A lubricant will help extend the life of your drill bits.
@whitcwa keeping it cold helps with water, I did dip the bit in cutting paste
Rather than drill, do you ever try to manipulate the dial to crack the code, or is it not worth the time, where you may - or may not - achieve success?
@ralph5476 this was a digital lock so I did all I could do before it got drilled, a mechanical com lock I would try to manipulate and key locks I pick open
@@MrKelocksI would assume the digital locks failed otherwise the manufacture could supply you with a factory code.
@Subgunman code was lost, this is a proper safe lock so the only codes that will open are the ones programmed into it unlike some of the cheaper ungraded stuff you may come across in the USA or from the Chinese import market
You probably can't tell us
But the digital "lock" interacts with the safe in some way..
Surely the lock removed allows you to do what it does just without the electronically stuff
@jasonudall8614 the digital lock blocks the bolt work mechanisum, in this case it was blocking and had an anti burglar decice connected to it