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  1. 06-28-2013, 11:09 AM #1
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    safe deposit locks

    Can anyone tell me what kind of metal the inner works of safe deposit locks are made of?
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    Magnetic?
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    Hi. Thanks for responding.

    Good to be here. Nice to meet all.

    It's all non-magnetic.
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    Quote Originally Posted by tvt63 View Post
    Can anyone tell me what kind of metal the inner works of safe deposit locks are made of?
    Got any pics or brand names?
  6. 06-28-2013, 10:05 PM #5
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    I believe the inards of every lock that I've taken apart have been brass.

    If it wasn't for the $ in $crap, it would just be.....
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