The future Mrs. Moitz and I closed on a condo yesterday. I'm trying to get the locks replaced. However, these
these handels / latches are defying description so it's making it difficult to locate a replacement. Further details inside...
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posted by moitz
on Mar 26, 2013 -
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What would be the best ways to secure multiple laptops, smartphones, cameras (physically, and also to catch thieves) in a "rustic" foreign country... keeping in mind I need to fit everything in luggage or fashion it out of raw materials in country.
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posted by DaftMythic
on Feb 28, 2013 -
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How does it influence my riding if I carry my 3.5 lb bike lock in my bag on my back instead of on the bike frame? Not an athlete, but I like riding fast.
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posted by arhammer
on Jan 29, 2013 -
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Help me pick a gift for a friend! She collects old locks, old keys, old cameras, and just moved to a new city.
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posted by zain
on Apr 26, 2012 -
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I've lost a key to an old cabinet and I need to get it open, preferably without destroying anything.
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posted by metsauce
on Apr 22, 2012 -
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I'm looking for reputable articles on how locks(ie. tumbler locks, pin locks, ect) work. I have to write a 5-page paper on the physics of locks for a class but I'm having trouble finding articles other than just Wikipedia explanations. I need a few sources Wikipedia besides that because this is a college course. Any suggestions?
posted by kitsully
on Apr 19, 2012 -
14 answers
Help me find this book that is about a drug addict who steals bikes in Amsterdam to feed his drug habit. It is a diary-style of book.
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posted by darkgroove
on Feb 22, 2011 -
5 answers
What are
these locks which hang on gates (but don't seem to secure them) in San Diego?
posted by beniamino
on Nov 14, 2010 -
8 answers
Home automation
I'm about to move house and would like to setup a home automation system for fun, learning and utility!
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posted by dance
on Jul 28, 2010 -
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My 8-yr-old house has Schlage doorknobs, of the type with a lock in the middle of the knob. When the lever in the middle of the knob is pushed and turned, door is locked. (Vertical position = unlocked, horizontal = locked) When you turn the knob, even if the door is locked, you can still get out (good for emergencies). Problem is, when you do that, the door does not unlock permanently. So visitors are sure to lock themselves out! In other words, it works like a hotel room door. Is there a way to change the default setting, such that even if you lock the knob, once you turn the knob to open the door the latch UNLOCKS? (I tried to find a picture online but cannot find one)
posted by Kentucky
on May 19, 2010 -
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My 2001 Mazda Protege automatic locks don't seem to be working properly. When I press the remote, it only unlocks the driver side door. But when I press the remote to lock it, it'll lock every door. It isn't the fuse, because it is still working. So.. I'm not sure if this is some security feature i accidentally turned on, or if it is some sort of short in the automatic lock.
posted by fozzie33
on Apr 27, 2010 -
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[lock filter] Tonight I found out that the key that works in all of my house locks also works in my friend's front door. Is this common?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 15, 2010 -
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I have inadvertently spun the dial and reset the combination for
this lock while it was open and the shank spun out. Now I can't get it to close without the unknown new combination.
Any suggestions? I've tried listening for tell-tale "clicks" to no avail; that's about where my lock breaking skills currently end.
posted by whitewall
on Oct 29, 2009 -
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Can you think of films with scenes in which a lock (or locker, safe, handcuffs, etc.) is prominent and integral to the plot? I am helping compile a montage of scenes involving locks (like Dial M for Murder key hiding, or Gaslight desk lock opening). Heist films, people getting out of handcuffs, locks being picked -- these things would all be helpful.
posted by emflr
on Jul 9, 2009 -
43 answers
What is the use of double locks? Not two separate lock, just the kind of lock that you can turn once (which locks the door) and then another time, in the same direction (which locks the door... more?).
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posted by Skyanth
on May 27, 2009 -
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Should I take it personally if a female friend of mine locks the door whenever she uses my bathroom (and we're the only ones in my apt)?
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posted by mpls2
on Sep 6, 2008 -
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How or where can I obtain lock sets for doors (the handle and deadbolt combination, can't be one whole unit) that all rely on one key?
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posted by jimmyhutch
on Aug 11, 2008 -
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Does anyone have those door locks that use a combination instead of a key? Do you like them? Any problems? I'm considering putting touchpad front and back door locks on a rental house that I own so I'm not out $150 everytime I need to re-key the locks. Good idea or no?
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posted by BoscosMom
on May 18, 2008 -
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What do I do when I lose the key to my Honeywell safe? I recently lost the keys to my own safe. It is a small Honeywell safe which requires both keypad and keys to open. All the pertinent information regarding the safe is actually inside the safe (Oh no!)
Does anyone know what to do? Would a locksmith be able to open it if I have the correct passcode?
posted by suddenfrisson
on Feb 1, 2008 -
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My deadbolt won't lock, only sometimes, when I lock the bottom lock on the door. Can you help me troubleshoot?
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posted by sweetkid
on Jun 20, 2007 -
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Is there an easy way to permanently remove the locks from a steel case filing cabinet?
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posted by kanemano
on May 2, 2007 -
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Access Control & Electronic Lock Filter: I'm working on a project that requires a method of controlling intermittent access to a small container, can you help?
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posted by Sevenupcan
on Mar 1, 2007 -
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We locked ourselves out of an apartment hotel room and the owner had to get a locksmith to open the door. Who should pay?
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posted by dydecker
on Jun 27, 2006 -
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Hotel keys and their locks. So I've been staying in a lot of hotels lately and everyone uses these swipe cards now.
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posted by edgeways
on Jul 13, 2005 -
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I live in a condo complex with a pool, and there's a key to get into the pool. Naturally, I've lost the key. The condo management wants $150 for a new one, which seems a little excessive. Unfortunately, it's a Medeco key, and from Googling around, it looks like they've done a good job of locking up the market so that people like my condo manager can jack you up.
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posted by spacewrench
on Apr 23, 2005 -
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Stupid House-sitting mistake: I've locked myself out of my friends' house that I'm looking after for the next two weeks. I think I've exhausted all avenues of possible help and am planning on going in through a window tonight. Is there anything I can do today to prepare or any precautions I need to take, in regards to safety, lawfulness, property damage, etc.? (MI)
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posted by lychee
on Dec 10, 2004 -
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