It's mine, I tell you.
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@jonty Oh it's that one!
I had wondered who won it.
Unfortunately, although I do know a few current and ex engineers from the westcountry, none of them were in Bath as far as I know.
However, I "might" know someone who knows someone... It may come to nothing, but it can't hurt to ask.
I had previously asked someone who I know used to steal cash from payphones in the early 90s how they got in
Unfortunately their methods were horrifically destructive - so not a suitable approach here!
@jonty sadly I drew a blank on the keys
However, they did offer me these locks which look like they "might" be the right fit
They've had the pins removed, so will operate with a screwdriver - but (assuming they fit) will still hold the case shut without looking too "wrong"
Let me know if you want these spares as a backup option in case you end up with no options apart from drilling.
It might be more fun to lend it to the EMF locksport village as a challenge though?
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I contacted a company who stocks spares for UK payphones, asking them to send me a set of keys to try.
They replied with "That will not be possible" and the following photo.
@jonty Try this guy!
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@jonty @NekoEd @becomethewaifu
When I was in Canada a couple of years ago, I nearly used one (at Grand Beach Provincial Park, Manitoba). But it wanted something incredible like $3 for the first minute, and I'm still not 100% sure it was hooked up.
@publius @jonty @becomethewaifu I've seen a handful in the US in the distant past (25 years ago).
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@jonty sadly I drew a blank on the keys
However, they did offer me these locks which look like they "might" be the right fit
They've had the pins removed, so will operate with a screwdriver - but (assuming they fit) will still hold the case shut without looking too "wrong"
Let me know if you want these spares as a backup option in case you end up with no options apart from drilling.
It might be more fun to lend it to the EMF locksport village as a challenge though?
@lpbkdotnet Oh yes please! I kind of wanted it functioning for EMF so we'll see how desperate I get...
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@jonty why aren't they allowed to sell a key? Are they allowed to sell a key to another locksmith? Or if you can get the bitting, I could cut one (I happen to have a locksmith license now and a key cutting machine)
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@1000millimeter @jonty In Germany, you can only do locksmiths stuff (for money) if you're reliable (money/tax wise) and don't have a criminal record.
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@1000millimeter @jonty In Germany, you can only do locksmiths stuff (for money) if you're reliable (money/tax wise) and don't have a criminal record.
license in that term meas "just" that the administration registers your business and doesn't decline the application. -
@1000millimeter @jonty it escalated a bit and maybe one day I earn the money I just invested in machines and key blanks?
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@lpbkdotnet Oh yes please! I kind of wanted it functioning for EMF so we'll see how desperate I get...
@jonty @lpbkdotnet Love the fediverse for conversations like this one!
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@lpbkdotnet Oh yes please! I kind of wanted it functioning for EMF so we'll see how desperate I get...
@jonty I'll see what I can sort out. It may take a week or two for me to be in the same place as the locks - but I'll send them your way when I can.
I don't expect they'll cost enough for me to be worried about passing the costs on - but I'll let you know if they're above that threshold.
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I contacted a company who stocks spares for UK payphones, asking them to send me a set of keys to try.
They replied with "That will not be possible" and the following photo.
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@mycrowgirl they have now
@jonty do you happen to be located near Seattle? I'd open it for the fun.
If not, I might be able to walk you through opening it.
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It's mine, I tell you. My own. My precious.
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It's mine, I tell you. My own. My precious.
@jonty Oooooh!!!!!!
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It's mine, I tell you. My own. My precious.
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@mycrowgirl they have now
@jonty do you happen to be located near Seattle? I'd open it for the fun.
If not, I might be able to walk you through opening it.
@alice @mycrowgirl Unfortunately I am ~4800 miles from Seattle, but thanks!
I have a local lock expertise so I'm sure we'll sort it...
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