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I recently acquired a lock that is said to have been used by the Budapest Postal Service. I believe the lock was made by Szladeky and has both Budapest and Szladeky stamped on the lock. This lock...
The lock box is now finished and will have to sit and wait for the safe body.
As a matter of interest and thank you to all concerned I replaced the concoction of sawdust and alum crystals as they...
Most old ironmongers have gone here due to the sheds, or for the benefit of other nationalities the DIY stores and they don't sell this type of product. Although simple things like drain cleaners...
Obviously my comments have to be based on my own country. Sadly the days when I could order chemicals from my local pharmacy have long gone. Perhaps too acid attacks have created a situation where...
Sorry for misleading! I haven't been in UK for decades. I am obviously horribly out of date.
Couldn't you make your own with a powerful base such as sodium hydroxide?
I recently acquired a lock that is said to have been used by the Budapest Postal Service. I believe the lock was made by Szladeky and has both Budapest and Szladeky stamped on the lock. This lock...
Info on Szladeky lock from Budapest