FAQ: LP101 Frequently Asked Questions

[greenman]

nice thread great for helping people out when they first start.

[Incronaut]

I have a question, and i didnt want to make a new thread for this, but how do you know which direction to apply tension for the tension wrench?

I know it's pretty obvious when it comes to doors and deadbolts because you just turn it the direction you would turn a key... but when it comes to padlocks (and other such locks) i dont think there is a set direction to turn the key to unlock... so is there some sort of method to determine the direction to apply tension?

Thanks a lot!

[Varjeal]

If you don't feel like guessing, try clockwise.

[wa1ker00]

[quote="Incronaut"]I have a question, and i didnt want to make a new thread for this, but how do you know which direction to apply tension for the tension wrench?

I know it's pretty obvious when it comes to doors and deadbolts because you just turn it the direction you would turn a key... but when it comes to padlocks (and other such locks) i dont think there is a set direction to turn the key to unlock... so is there some sort of method to determine the direction to apply tension?

Thanks a lot![/quote]
I tend to start in whichever direction has more "give" when you apply a light bit of tension. I've noticed on some occasions it seems as if absolutely nothing will set when rotating one direction and had the lock open almost instantly when trying the opposite direction of tension. There was a good post that I came across in regards to "order of chambers" when SPP that details why manufacturer imperfections combined with normal wear and tear cause cylinders to be more prone picking in one direction than another. I'll see if i can dig up a link when I remember where it was.

[Sqwidge]

[quote="Sqwidge"]Hi guys, not sure if this is the right place on the forum as Im still finding my way around so apologies if its wrong.

I recently received my 7 pin tubular pick (GOSO 7 pin 7.5mm) in the mail and thought great but looking at it it seems that its not quite right, the pins are a little stiff but as its a new pick we'll put that down to lack of use, my concern is that on every pick I have seen you have the main barrel, the pick pins on the outside and a 'notch pin' which turns the cylinder, well on mine all is as above except I have no notch pin, the inside of my barrel is completely smooth, how does it turn the cyllinder?[/quote]

Sorry I forgot to add, why is there 7.5mm and 7.8mm? apart from the obvious size difference I don't see why there are two options, does one size have a domestic and the other size a commercial use?

[The Doctor]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQHvfeYC4EI Is there a level sort of security rating besides the B.S. that the lock companies make?

[Exvaris]

Hey guys, I originally had a pretty lengthy post written here, but my browser ate it when I accidentally refreshed the page.

Long story short, the deadbolt lock at my in-laws' house has some broken springs. It is a standard pin tumbler lock, with 6 pins. It does not use spacer pins. The spring in the first pin (closest to the outside) is totally caught and I can't pull it out. The second spring is badly bent. While trying to figure out what was wrong with the lock, the cylinder came out of the lock (while it was still in the door) and some of the pins fell out, so I'm guessing when we put the cylinder back in and tried to turn the key again, that is when the spring got caught.

How can I take the cylinder out to try and fix the springs? And where can I get a replacement spring? Keep in mind our keys no longer work since some of the pins fell out, so I am going to need another way to get the cylinder out.

Do I even need the springs in order for the lock to work properly? I'm guessing the springs are not TOO necessary since I at least have four functioning springs still.

Any feedback is greatly appreciated! Thanks guys!

[squelchtone]

Hey guys, I originally had a pretty lengthy post written here, but my browser ate it when I accidentally refreshed the page.

Long story short, the deadbolt lock at my in-laws' house has some broken springs. It is a standard pin tumbler lock, with 6 pins. It does not use spacer pins. The spring in the first pin (closest to the outside) is totally caught and I can't pull it out. The second spring is badly bent. While trying to figure out what was wrong with the lock, the cylinder came out of the lock (while it was still in the door) and some of the pins fell out, so I'm guessing when we put the cylinder back in and tried to turn the key again, that is when the spring got caught.

How can I take the cylinder out to try and fix the springs? And where can I get a replacement spring? Keep in mind our keys no longer work since some of the pins fell out, so I am going to need another way to get the cylinder out.

Do I even need the springs in order for the lock to work properly? I'm guessing the springs are not TOO necessary since I at least have four functioning springs still.

Any feedback is greatly appreciated! Thanks guys!

Hi, your post is not really in the correct thread, this thread is about picking, making picks, etc, not can you help me pick such and such lock I need picked, nor help I need a lock fixed and dont want to call a locksmith. I think the man who started this thread put it best here: http://www.lockpicking101.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=1744#p11519

you do need all the pins in order for the lock to work smoothly and well, spare parts may be purchased at your local locksmith shop, I think it's time for a new cylinder, this one sounds sorely overdue for replacement if it is falling apart right in front of you.

We cant tell you how to take a lock apart without seeing some photos of the lock you're talking about, there are just too many different brands and models out there. Please upload them to tinypic.com and paste the http:// link here for us to see it.

Good Luck,
Squelchtone