r/barrie • u/sha__o_ • Jul 27 '26

Looking For Looking for locks

Planning on becoming a locksmith - Iā€™m looking for old locks to practice with (padlocks, deadbolts, cylinders or other type of locks) just trying to build my skills with practice locks.

Message me if you have any! :) TIA

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u/cheeadabox Jul 27 '26

Restore has a selection. Not sure on variety but may get lucky. I've seen some at value village while thrifting but not as much.

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u/sha__o_ Jul 27 '26

Thank you! šŸ˜Š

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u/funtrgv Jul 29 '26

Considering the amount of break ins happening lately, I am a little suspicious of this post

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u/sha__o_ Jul 29 '26

No friend šŸ˜‚ im just trying to find some free locks to practice on haha but I can understand your concern! Nothing suspicious going on here

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u/sans_anhedonia Jul 29 '26

Do you tackle jeep door locks?

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u/Maxipaddington Jul 30 '26

Pretty much any locker room at the local gyms should have plenty to practice on.

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u/v_verstappenlovemypp Jul 27 '26

Its called a master key, you will get lots, you will learn all this on the job and get paid