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Examples of bad locksmithing from around the world. Please feel free to submit examples that you've found. Profile picture courtesy of @libertypicking

Joined March 2019
Took me a while to drill out the mounting screws, for this screw in cylinder....
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Quick lock change for a new customer. Couldn't be bothered to order the correct size, so just used this one I had in the van from a previous job...
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Replying to @jeffthemossman
@jeffthemossman your post reminds me of this, submitted by @tsiolkovsky, of a job I did recently where the owner wanted a weather proof lock...
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An easy "gain access and replace lock" after the customer lost their keys. Bish, bash, bosh, job done.
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Eye spy, with my little eye, something beginning with.... ..... two identical mistakes.
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Installed a 100% natural security upgrade today.
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Bi-directional door installed for new customer today.
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Can't lose the keys if you dont need any.
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One size now truely does fit all. I'm going to stock the van with these, thank you!
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Why yes! C'est moi! Homeowner wanted an unpickable lock...
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I was recently accompanied to a job by a film crew for a documentary about bad locksmiths... ... Make sure you call one that you know, trust or one that is recommended to you. youtu.be/gMZjGBe0GjU
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Today we stripped the screw heads on a new hasp and staple installation to ensure BS EN3621 standards were probably met. Submitted by someone who wants to remain anonymous, to whom we are thankful.
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Only @BadLocksmithing recommends using a cutaway Disc Detainer padlock on your gym locker.
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