/diy/ - Do It Yourself

So I finally put my ass in gear and finished the cryptex I designed and started around this time last year. I haven't really posted on /diy/ before, but I have a sneaking suspicion that this flavor of content would be appreciated here.

Tools used:
CNC router
Bridgeport mill
Lathe
Propane torch and silver solder
Heat treatment oven(because I had to anneal one of the damn tubes, knew a guy)
Files
Sandpaper
Grinder
Arbor press
Metal stamp set
Patience, lots

Materials used:
1.5" OD x 0.063" 4130 steel tube
1.375" OD x 0.063" 4130 steel tube
0.125" 304 stainless steel plate
0.25" 6061-T6 aluminum plate
0.25" black acetal sheet
2" brass round stock
2 small pieces of mystery scrap steel
0.0625" x 0.25" acetal dowel pins
#4-40 screw

Pre-assembly part count: 41 pieces
Post-assembly part count: 36 parts

Number of possible combinations: 2,821,109,907,456
Chances of opening purely by feel because decoy slots: 1 in 390,625
Weight: 2.2 lbs/1 kg