Would it be possible?

[Twisted T]

I've been seeing a lot of info. on bump keys and the fact that you have to have a wide variety of keys for different lock types. Would it be possible to make a universal key to fit any lock? My thoughts are that maybe a person could make
something like a pick with the exception that it has the dimensions of a key
ie. length and thickness. Just a thought let me know what you think.

[cledry]

I don't think so given the different spacings and depths. Plus you can't take a piece of flat stock and simply slide it in a keyway.

[rphillips52]

Yes; it's generally called a pick gun or snapper pick.

[Twisted T]

Good thought on the gun however I was thinking more along the lines of something like a long rake. What if you took a blade of sorts grind it to the proper dimensions
and then it would fit any lock. I hope this makes sense!! If not just consider it a stupid idea. DuHHHHHHHHH!!!

[rphillips52]

There are such pick blades made in some variety for pick guns; look at Wendt's company site (note the terms of sale):
http://www.zieh-fix.com/shop/contents/e ... tolen.html
If you wish to buy an EPG, see
http://www.zieh-fix.com/shop/contents/e ... tolen.html

[cledry]

There are such pick blades made in some variety for pick guns; look at Wendt's company site (note the terms of sale):
http://www.zieh-fix.com/shop/contents/e ... tolen.html
If you wish to buy an EPG, see
http://www.zieh-fix.com/shop/contents/e ... tolen.html

Years ago there was a pickgun that moved a rake quickly into the lock and also applied tension. I wish I had my old Locksmith Ledgers to find the articles about it.