a) a magical mythical beast

b) a mildly obsessive conversation about intricate tools

c) a magnetic pin finisher solution to a nook & cranny polishing problem

d) all of the above

For those of you who’ve never had an extended conversation with a lock-picker and a jeweler, it is d) all of the above. At tonight’s open hack I learned not only the average time it takes to open a lock at the Dutch Open (7min) but also added two gorgeous tools to my list of favorite things of the world. Allow me to present:

The Bogota Rake

The handle end doubles as a tension wrench and is best used “in a jittery motion as though the user had consumed too much coffee.”

The Columbian Royal

This tool combines a king and queen pick together in illustrious, 2 for 1 fashion. And, if you want to enjoy the experience of your eyes popping out and your mouth going slack, google the EVVA 3KS. Ggaaaaaahhh, lovely.

I brought the pieces of crybot and actually got the sensor sensing with Gideon’s help- exciting moment! Also made a sound throwie that I’d like to customize a bit more before releasing as an instructable. 

There may or may not have been some mischief following said event that involved throwies. Only the closing barista at Starbucks in Davis can tell for sure.