He said other locksmiths have criticized him for letting out trade secrets but he said it’s important for him as a locksmith to keep his clients as safe as possible and that means testing products for flaws. While they used to be hundreds of dollars and their sale restricted, anyone can now purchase them now for cheap, said Whin-Yates.Ī Main Street store in Vancouver advertises a puck-sized magnet for about $70. The rare earth magnets, made from neodymium or samarium-cobalt, are two to three times stronger than other types. He has to slip the magnet into the sock before attaching it to the safe or he would have a tough time pulling it off, he said. “Injuries are terrible with these things,” he warned.Īnd that’s the reason for the sock. The puck-sized magnet is so strong, “it’ll squish your finger” if you get it caught between the metal and the magnet - and it will wipe out your cellphone or wreck your watch if it gets too close to electronics. It’s no ordinary magnet but what’s called a “rare earth magnet,” said Whin-Yates. He said the magnet causes the safe’s magnetic field from its solenoid to retract or close, unlocking it with no effort or even movement. “A magnet is a classic old tool that my grandfather used to use.” “I grabbed my magnet and it opened,” said the third-generation locksmith. Whin-Yates said he is continuously testing locks as part of his job and he was surprised how easy it was to break open the SentrySafe. The next issue of Canucks Report will soon be in your inbox. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. Manage Print Subscription / Tax ReceiptĪ welcome email is on its way.
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