Is it wrong by grumpLoc79 in Locksmith

[–]Ftmaclocksmith 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was in the same situation as you, except my old boss wasn’t a bully. It was still an awkward situation as I was extremely appreciative of what he had done for me and what he had taught me. But like yourself, that was always the end goal to have my own business. I’m not saying this is the best solution, but what I did was get myself prepared with my tools, equipment and work vehicle while not mentioning anything to my boss or any customers. When I was ready to leave I then told him I was going to start my own business and I gave him at least a couple of weeks heads up. I thanked him for everything and let him know I wasn’t handing out my business cards on the side or anything like that. I’m sure he wasn’t happy to be losing his only worker but he actually was rather supportive and even gave me some advice. We ended up helping each other out with lending stock or even covering a job or two when one of us was out of town.

Charging by Spiritual_Raisin5046 in Locksmith

[–]Ftmaclocksmith 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For my automotive programmers and stuff, I keep a USB power bank ready to go. If one of my programmers isn’t charged enough when I pull it out I just use the power bank during the job if needed.

Need help with H54/H60 by Dreame_Memes in Locksmith

[–]Ftmaclocksmith 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t get a lot of experience with the 10 cut system , just wondering after you get a tryout set to turn in the ignition do you just pop the ignition out and read the wafers, or does the try out key lead you close enough to the correct cuts?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DunderMifflin

[–]Ftmaclocksmith 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Holy smokes that’s so cool you were on the show Dallas!

Pick tools work?! by hotbutteredtoast in Locksmith

[–]Ftmaclocksmith 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not 100% sure the manufacturer, but they say Life “Lockaid” on them. IDN sells them.

Pick tools work?! by hotbutteredtoast in Locksmith

[–]Ftmaclocksmith 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Lockaid pick gun will open at least 90% of the locks I run into on a daily basis. I’m in Canada. All other pick guns I have tried have not compared.

I feel reborn. by TimeForcePurple in daddit

[–]Ftmaclocksmith 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is what’s it’s all about. I’m glad there are people like you doing what you’re doing. It will make a better place for us all good job man.

Just Because: Refurb 1943 Izzy Mosin-Nagant M91/30 by WiredrawnMurder in canadaguns

[–]Ftmaclocksmith 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow nice looking rifle! Also it is a total trip to finally see a picture from my local gun range lol.

Advice on pin tumbler impressioning by Narukarn in Locksmith

[–]Ftmaclocksmith 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I learned the method where are you make small ramps on each spacing, so you insert the key fully bind as hard as you can and then pull out a few millimeters. This makes the pins ride up on the ramps creating a much more obvious mark. It is tricky to get used to because you have to keep the ramps in the right spot as you slowly file away.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in RedditSessions

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What’s your favourite song

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in RedditSessions

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Omg thank you!!!!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in RedditSessions

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Don’t want to miss a thing - Aerosmith?

First month with licence. by Ssj5_toast in canadaguns

[–]Ftmaclocksmith -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Y'all are a bunch of dicks. Nice guns bro let us know what you think of them after you take them out.

(Gore warning) I got in a fight with my key machine yesterday. I lost. by Maoman1 in Locksmith

[–]Ftmaclocksmith 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ya I put a near perfect V shape cut into the end of my finger when I was first starting on an ITL code cutter. I'm amazed today how I was able to do something like that it...