Only after learning to do it reliably on the padlocks I had did I ask myself what I am actually going to do with this skill. I'm not going to rob my neighbors' storage compartments or break into any school lockers. So why do I feel so accomplished? And I do. I do not see myself ever using this and there is no way it ever comes up in casual conversation, but I still feel like this was a great use of my time. On reflection it may have something to do with my current easy access to empty beer cans.
Because,
Sounds worth the time to me. Plus it's not an extremely uncommon hobby, so I wouldn't rule out the chance of meeting people who also like it
No doubt worth the time. I already know I feel good about it. The why of it doesn't really matter, but is kind of fun to think about.