Bad Locksmithing

Examples of bad locksmithing from around the world.
Please feel free to submit examples that you've found.

Profile picture courtesy of @libertypicking

[Good Guy @BandEAtoZ]

Buddy moved into an apartment while they wait on their home to finish. Here is the key they gave 'em.

Got me wonderin' what the interwebs has to say about it.

Thinkin' it almost look like the stock market from 2008-2011

[Mark @markspens]

Any of my locksmith friends ever see a tail piece like this? Found on a Schlage ND70.

[Surelok Homes Locksmiths Ltd @surelokhomes_73]

The neighbour and myself tried to gain entry!!! Ruined lock, mech and handles. “Wife won’t be happy” no shit Sherlock.

[menorah mossman @jeffthemossman]

Locksmith pro tip. When testing a core make sure the pin chambers are not facing the floor. That is all.

[Boris Kozorovitzky @zbzzn]

When you need a cylinder and also a self defense club

[Bad Locksmithing @BadLocksmithing]

You don't want to know....

[Fesshole🧻 @fesshole]

Add your confession to the form:

Maybe you did something nasty with a bike lock?

https://t.co/iWFH429kCY

[Haleslocks Ltd - Master Locksmiths @Haleslocks]

Take note!! This is NOT how to open a locked door!! We was called out today to this terrible failure. All this mess did was cost the customer more money. Don’t chance it, HalesLock it. Only use professional locksmiths! We’re in Sidcup, Kent. 020 3542 2345.

[jc.locksmiths @jclocksmiths]

Don't let £49 Google ads locksmiths use a grinder in your home this is not how you open a lock customer was then charged £350 for a job that should cost about £140 call a genuine local locksmith or your local @MLA_locksmiths from there find a locksmith page.

[Bad Locksmithing @BadLocksmithing]

Yee-har!

[STEMLOCK SECURITY @STEMLOCK]

This is the result of a unqualified and no polite words to it other than a cowboy. This job would of been so much easier, less hassle and cheaper had they called a professional first.

Always ask a friend for recommendations or use a reputable organisation such as @MLA_locksmiths

[Bad Locksmithing @BadLocksmithing]

Took me a while to drill out the mounting screws, for this screw in cylinder....

[Hames and Sons Locksmiths @hamesandsons]

This can be the results from not calling a professional. By the looks of it someone had attempted to hacksaw the cylinder open.

If you need a locksmith then call the professionals, give us a call at Hames and Sons Locksmiths.

Tel; 07713118306
https://t.co/sinx16N4VO

[STEMLOCK SECURITY @STEMLOCK]

#ownup who done this 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[Red Team Wynns @redteamwynns]

Friend: "Hey you ever seen like.. an angled latch guard?"
Me: "Don't think so - got a pic?"

*uncontrollable laughing* @BadLocksmithing getting resourceful?

[Norris Bilsborough Ltd. @norrisbils]

@BadLocksmithing That's not great

[Bad Locksmithing @BadLocksmithing]

Quick lock change for a new customer.
Couldn't be bothered to order the correct size, so just used this one I had in the van from a previous job...

[Master Locksmiths Association (MLA) @MLA_locksmiths]

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[Bad Locksmithing @BadLocksmithing]

@saintlocks Welcome back :)

[Liberty Locksmiths @Libertypicking]

@NicholasAarons @CountyBoarding @BadLocksmithing Granted it’s on the inside but Jesus if it’s the only size you have go back with the correct size.