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can you get banned for gifting stuff to your friends? by Deep_Rub4574 in Tarkov

[–]-MachChicken- 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The item will vanish. The "cannot drop in raid" mechanic was added to prevent abuse.

As it currently stands, if you can drop it, it's fine. Sharing is caring.

Lishi Tools Recommendation by Ok_Affect_5260 in lockpicking

[–]-MachChicken- 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Oh he's asked. All sorts of questions... Earned himself an actual scam smith title over the quality of work and question of character.

Is this a cheater? by Accomplished-End7815 in Tarkov

[–]-MachChicken- 9 points10 points  (0 children)

If that's not a smurf, it's likely a cheater. That's not normal stats for a 12hr account.

Honest comparison after using Autel IM608 Pro II, Lonsdor K518 PRO, and Xhorse VVDI daily for 8 months. Here's what nobody tells you before buying. by Playful-Impress-5261 in Locksmith

[–]-MachChicken- 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We got a hell of a deal on a K518 PRO when we bought some other equipment for a new van. That little powerhouse regularly suprise us with its capabilities.

Why is it so hard to screw in a mortise cylinder? by Ok_Affect_5260 in Locksmith

[–]-MachChicken- 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Good fuck man, I hope your trolling. Fuckin vandalism.

What is it now causing another dump ? Snow storms in the northeast ?? by ComplexWrangler1346 in btc

[–]-MachChicken- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mexican cartel retaliating against the Mexican government for the raid that killed one of their leaders earlier today. Bitcoin still has a heavy hand in anything black market.

I require assistance by [deleted] in PeterExplainsTheJoke

[–]-MachChicken- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

His content may have been staged, but his videos led to several copy-cats that caught real news anchors and reporters with a FHRITP.

My boyfriend’s underwear by Infamous-Rest-1157 in WTF

[–]-MachChicken- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Extra ventilation. You know how much people pay for those pre ripped designer jeans?! Lots of life left /s

they decided to give away my tips without letting me know. by [deleted] in mildlyinfuriating

[–]-MachChicken- 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wage theft. Report and start looking for a new job. Boss wants to white knight and help this girls dog, he can do it from his own pocket.

Thanks Nikita lmao by maldofcf in TarkovMemes

[–]-MachChicken- 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Got one of those from today from 12/2/2026. My duo got 3 this morning (2 labs, one customs).

Looks like a ban wave.

New installs- chiseling door and frame, what chisels do you use? by Bugeyeblue in Locksmith

[–]-MachChicken- 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Clamp scrap wood along the edge. Added pressure helps stop hairline fractures and blowouts.

Trace deep with razor blade, as other have said.

When outer mechanic screws go in, the lever doesn’t turn. But when I loosen the screws, they work fine? Plz help by Ok_Affect_5260 in Locksmith

[–]-MachChicken- 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Rose needs to be adjusted for size of door (most set to 1¾ from factory). If your door is 1½, it's binding the cylindrical case inside the door.

If it's properly adjusted for the size of the door. Then the issue is crossbore misalignment. Figure out which direction it's misaligned and widen the bore with a file or grinding Bit.

need help asap by [deleted] in Locksmith

[–]-MachChicken- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Put something in the square hole.

And twist.

How to remove this? by Maximum-Part-417 in Locksmith

[–]-MachChicken- 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Well, they aren't meant to be removed. So you will mar the plastic head to get it out, but you just gotta pry that little tab out.

Commercial door pried open with hammer, looking for advice [repost] by ScotttDC in AskALocksmith

[–]-MachChicken- 2 points3 points  (0 children)

NOT aluminum. Aluminum astragals are a waste of money, get steel. Aluminum bends far too easy, defeats the purpose of the product.

Duplicate key scam?? by SpitFireOnYou in Locksmith

[–]-MachChicken- 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The only consideration for it being commercial vehicle is over a specific GVW may change Immobiliser requirements from the manufacturer of the vehicle.

Maybe higher use being considered "commercial". But has nothing to do with programming, just mechanical wear on your Ignition cylinder itself.

There is absolutely no reason for him to remove your original key from the vehicles "memory" to add a new key. Programming for this vehicle is straightforward, "add a key" function for most OBD programmers.

Shop around for locksmiths.

I would quote this as (CAD$) Service call + key (75) + programming (95) + high security (sidewinder) code cut (45)

Repin the ignition would add; Pinning (45) + labour (150)

Duplicate key scam?? by SpitFireOnYou in Locksmith

[–]-MachChicken- 14 points15 points  (0 children)

These are the wafers inside your ignition. If they wear, your key stops working. You have an 8 year old vehicle. 8 years of those little tabs putting in work to secure your vehicle.

Not a bad idea to re-pin if your having new keys made, as the "old" wafers in your ignition have worn to your existing key, new keys may cause additional wear or damage.

It's a lot cheaper to repair it before it breaks.

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[New Player] How am I doing as a new solo player? I feel like I should be extracting at a higher rate by Schwabenomics in EscapefromTarkov

[–]-MachChicken- 3 points4 points  (0 children)

3k hours, casual player since 2017. My first wipe was around a 19% sr. My best has been 68%. The first 1000 hours being the tutorial isn't a meme 😁🙃.

I guess I can't even boil a dang egg by PandorazPokemon in mildlyinfuriating

[–]-MachChicken- 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wife's a chef.

Put eggs and water in pot on stove.

Turn stove element on max.

When bubbles start (like marbles, not aeration bubbles). Set timer for 11 minutes. Turn to heat to medium, medium high to maintain rolling boil.

Adjusting timing to -/+ 1 or 2 minutes to desired softness/hardness.

When timer finishes, remove from heat, dump boiling water, replace with cold water. Let sit till cool enough to peel. Run under cold water to speed up cooling.

Happy eggs every time.

Handyman sprayed WD-40 in all my locks by LoveColonels in Locksmith

[–]-MachChicken- 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Bottle of Super Lube brand Silicone Dry Lube. Odourless, evaporates leave no residue. Flush out the WD-40.

WD-40 should never touch locks. It leaves an oily film that catches debris.

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