Beginner's Lockpicking Exercise - by digital_blue

[rhyno]

Thanks for this tute DB,
I made a hook pick a few weeks ago, and had been trying on a padlock. All I was doing was frustrating myself.
So i went to the local hardware store and bought a cylinder deadlock, so i got two keyways to play with.
As a result I can now pick a simple 5 pin lock, thanks very much.

I forgot to mention that I was doing this in my hand, not mounted on a mock "door" so that will be my next task as i'm sure it will change the feel and "posture" whilst picking.

Thanks Again.

[Brother Paul]

< huge noob ,This is VERY helpfull TYVM bty i did find this on my own as you will see this is my first post

[hightoned]

Awsome exercise db! Ive picked a couple locks so far, but it was hit or miss. Im up to four pins on the exercise and it has really helped me get a better feel for setting the pins.

[digital_blue]

I am stunned that this tutorial has been viewed nearly 88,888 times.

[just_chris]

Hey cats!

I really like this tutorial, but I have a question. I've searched around (through this thread and others), but can't find the info I'm looking for. I don't know what kind of lock to buy in order to start training with this tutorial's system. I live in Australia, and have just received a set of SouthOrd picks in the mail.
Can anyone suggest what criteria I need to choose a suitable lock, or perhaps (if you're a local) a brand/model that would be good to get me started on this? I went to the Mitre 10 last night, but was bewildered by the array of different locks available, and don't want to waste money buying the wrong locks to get started on this exercise.

I hope this isn't the wrong place to ask!

Chris

[darklighterz7611]

You would probably get a better response if you posted your question in a new thread as the new comments on this one are usually just well deserved props to DB.

You can do this technique on any lock that comes apart aslong as you can reassemble it.

I dont know much bout your location, but to start with id....

Look for any lock that accepts a key similar to this

and the easiest locks to do this on look similar to this this

[just_chris]

Thanks for the pics darklighterz7611, they helped me select a Whitco lock from the Mitre 10 for ~$25 which is perfect. 5 pins, none of which are fancy. Although the circular clip on the back keeps falling off now, which is slightly annoying.
Anyway, I'm still on stage 2, but I can already see the value in this approach to building sensitivity and awareness

Thanks again for this great tute D_B!

[ChickSmith]

Awesome tutorial! I've been picking locks as a locksmith for a while now, and I still benefited from this exercise! Thanks!!

[lsphinx]

Such a great topic.

Great exercises. These kind of exercises gives us confidence and experience. Great share, once again. Thanks

[Social Escort]

This tutorial seems to be a fantastic place to start, obviously; I'll definitely spend hours of my life practicing and perfecting it once I get my new picks in.

Major thumbs up, db

[pest00control9]

Thank you,
This tutorial was great. I really enjoyed this exercises over and over again. I started picking locks by following a crappy guide and had some success but, i followed your guide and I have learned something. Thswasnt about following the pictures like most others, it was about doing the work on your own to learn. Thank you so much!!

pest00control9

[foxhunter]

very instructional

[00bluebeast]

Thanks alot i was looking for exercises to practice and this is very well written

[skylar]

Thank you for the tutorial.

I am going out to buy a Schlage now.

[Hooper]

I am a noob that found this post without direction and am very glad I did. I am just getting into lock picking and found this site by accident really. I have read everything I could on here and am very grateful for this thread as it will I know help me immensely when I actually start to try and pick locks. as for now I am trying to get things together to make some picks as I dont have a lot of money to spare and could make them for cheaper than I could buy them. Thanks again for the great thread.