This episode of the Safe Space podcast breaks down what really happens when a safe needs to be drilled open, how to avoid inexperienced “lock jockeys,” and why the right technician can mean the difference between a simple repair and a completely destroyed safe. Jeff Snoop, Northwest Safe’s master safe technician, shares real-world stories, explains how professional safe drilling works, and offers practical advice for protecting your safe, valuables, and wallet during a lockout situation.
EPISODE 56 TOPICS
00:29 | Meet Jeff: Safe Technician and Lockout Expert
02:01 | How to Find the Right Safe Technician
04:07 | Why Drilling a Safe Can Go Wrong
07:13 | Why the SAVTA Website Matters
08:29 | When Cutting Open a Safe Is Actually Necessary
13:32 | Why Lock Quality Matters
16:13 | How Professionals Properly Repair Drill Holes
18:14 | Small Details Separate Good Technicians from Bad Ones
19:59 | What Makes a Safe Harder to Drill Open
24:10 | Why Anchoring Your Safe Matters
26:19 | Drilling Should Always Be the Last Resort
