Opening a safe

ManBearPig

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So I bought a place to remodel and we found a safe inside it but theres no code. How the hell can I open this safe?! Can I call the company and get a code or something?
 

JulesMaximus

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Probably have to call a company that specializes in locks like that. I'd bet money there is nothing in it.
 

SKORPI0

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Jan 18, 2000
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Get a safe cracker. Or maybe this device. :awe:

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Texashiker

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Anything made of metal can be opened. All you need is a gouge, and your ready to go.

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alien42

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more details needed such as the size and weight of the safe and whether it is bolted down or freely movable.
 

BrokenVisage

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Interesting. Perhaps the safe cracking technique in "The Score" will work. Let us know what's inside.
 

sourceninja

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Sledge hammer, crowbar and some sweat will open a cheap safe (the kind of thing most home owners buy). If it's a gun safe, just take a axe to the side of the safe (cause they are not safes at all and are just thin sheet metal).
 

IronWing

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Ask to borrow Locut0s' new dremel.

Do you want to open it and still be able to use it as a safe (difficult), get inside (not so difficult), or just see inside (easy)?
 

ManBearPig

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It's a Meilink Thermovault. Purely guessing...I'd say it's around 75 lbs maybe?

I guess we could actually use a safe, but I'm curious what's inside...how would I do that (or open it)?
 

BoomerD

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It's a Meilink Thermovault. Purely guessing...I'd say it's around 75 lbs maybe?

I guess we could actually use a safe, but I'm curious what's inside...how would I do that (or open it)?

Call a locksmith.
 

IronWing

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Peering inside requires one electric drill and a bi-metal holesaw. If what you see looks good, then you can try a larger holesaw to reach in. A corded drill would be best for the amount of time it will take. Cutting fluid is recommended to cool the bit. Blu-Mol makes a a good holesaw.

Edit: Check with the manufacturer to find out if this model has an asbestos liner. If it does, you should probably defer to a locksmith. Drilling through asbestos without proper precautions to control dust really is a bad idea.
 
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DayLaPaul

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I had a safe in a house that I managed. There was a sticker with the safe company's name on it. When I called them, they said it was something ridiculous (like $200/hour ;minimum 2 hours) to open it. I said forget it.
 

JEDIYoda

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I had a safe in a house that I managed. There was a sticker with the safe company's name on it. When I called them, they said it was something ridiculous (like $200/hour ;minimum 2 hours) to open it. I said forget it.

yep if your poor your SOL!!
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