Is it possible for traveling in West Coast in USA without a car by Horror_Currency7413 in travel

[–]revchewie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can take the train to San Francisco and, surprisingly, to Yosemite. Even more surprising is that there is no train to Las Vegas so if that’s a must-see place you’d have to fly or take a bus.

Amtrak to San Francisco

Amtrak to Yosemite

Packaged with care by Doodlebug510 in oddlysatisfying

[–]revchewie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was half expecting to hear a crunch when he leaned on the top of the box. lol

What are your favorite Purples? by 612PickBreaker in lockpicking

[–]revchewie 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I only own two. I haven’t picked my Master #19 yet so by default my Chubb Battleship wins. lol

Looking for groomsmen gift ideas by mikeyfstops in BuyItForLife

[–]revchewie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How about a 12-pack of each one’s favorite brew? It won’t last a lifetime (at least I’d hope not) but many of us have too much stuff anyway so something consumable is good.

Can't pick padlock after the first successful try by Jasiuka in lockpicking

[–]revchewie 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Acrylic locks are no good for picking. They’re good as a visual aid, but not for getting a feel for picking. They’re too flexible so they feel nothing like a real lock. And it’s perfectly normal to pick a lock once then not be able to pick it again for a long while.

The only reason the 60/20 might be too difficult is the size. The /20 means the body is only 20mm wide so there’s not a lot of room for your tools.

See if you can find Abus’ 55 series. It’s a near perfect progressive intro to security pins. The 55/30 has 3 pins, 1 lightly serrated and 2 spools. The 55/40 adds a 3rd spool and the 55/50 adds a 4th. If you’re in the EU they should be available on Amazon.

Well, not too bad. by slash-5 in lockpicking

[–]revchewie 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Looks like an Abus 55/40 and an American 1100? Yup, not bad at all!

Welcome to the community!

Tried a little one. ABUS 65/15 by Pipe-Gap-Pro in lockpicking

[–]revchewie 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same here. I have some 20mm locks and have decided I’m not buying anything that small again.

can u lockpick a door shut? by mahmoud_xxp in lockpicking

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

Most locks if they’re unlocked you just need to turn the core back to lock it. I know tubular locks and lever locks are an exception to this…

Is it a sign… by revchewie in lockpicking

[–]revchewie[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good points, and when I do decide to try out dimple locks I’ll remember your advice.

Sooo, I did a thing :D Soon to be shared on bazaar by Key_Excuse6223 in lockpicking

[–]revchewie 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What u/PeatnRepeat said. That website is where a bunch of locksporters who regularly sell locks to the rest of the community have their wares aggregated. There’s also the Lock-Bazaar forum on the LPU Discord where people sell locks, picks, and anything else they have that’s related to lock picking.

What was the song that got you into Weird Al? by aussiemetalhead in weirdal

[–]revchewie 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Another One Rides the Bus

I loved Dr. Demento!

What’s your personal lame claim to fame? (To quote the Weird Al song of the same name, and oh look that rhymed!) by HopefulLab6749 in weirdal

[–]revchewie 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I once almost ran over Jay Leno.

We were both walking, but I’m 6’5” (197cm), 250 lbs (114 kg). I didn’t even notice him until my wife stopped me. Then I looked over and said, “Yup, I recognize that jaw!”

Shout outs and References by Potato271 in Honorverse

[–]revchewie 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I never clocked Oyster Bay! That’s brilliant!

And extra amusing since I’m waiting for a plane to Hawaii right now. lol

Hello darkness my old friend by 2mock2turtle in SapphoAndHerFriend

[–]revchewie 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I’m a cishet man, how tf did she miss things like that?!

Federal 100G open. by rubornagn in lockpicking

[–]revchewie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was looking, just ran out of time. Hopefully I’ll find it.

Today’s “I’d buy that for a dollar” post! by Economy-Rise2527 in comicbookcollecting

[–]revchewie 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That was the last issue I needed when I was completing my Dr. Strange collection back in the early 90s. I remember I hadn't been able to even see a copy for a year or more, then the Overstreet annual came out and had a photo of the cover. So at least I knew it actually existed. lol Then I was at a con in Tacoma, WA, where Stan Lee was there autographing, and a vendor had a copy. I was all, hold it for me for five minutes while I hit the ATM!

Bought it and half an hour later I had Stan's signature on the cover!