TUBULAR LOCKS NO PROBLEMO WITH KLOM TUBULAR PICK

[Abacus]

HI,

I got the KLOM tubular lock pick from DX last week.

There have been a great deal of discussion regarding the quality of this particular pick.
Yes, it could be engineered better, but it took me 20 min to master the use of it, and it is the first time I handle a tubular pick. I must admit that I had read a lot about the techniques involved and seen a few videos on YouTube, but when dealing with regular tubular locks (without too much security measures like different spring material and security pins etc.), the pick work just fine.

I did though remove all the feelers (they were slight bent) and made them straight so I would get a uniform friction from all of them, and put a silicone oil on and around the O-ring.

For first timers, I can recomend this pick. It works like a charm.

See U out there, and happy picking!

[dirtymoney]

It works on simple tubular locks, but trying to get a coke machine tubular lock open (even an old one) ... it wont work.

ALso... the one I got from DX... I had to "fix" mine. The feeler picks didnt come out all the way completely flush with the front. Some stayed back because of the shortness of the picks. So I took a small allen wrench, loosened the collar and slid it down the shaft more & retightened it so that the feeler picks all come out much more past the end of the pick. Then of course you just push the feeler picks down so that they are completely flush with the end.

[clearmoon247]

I have an HPC tubular lock pick and frankly, i can't get any of my tubular locks opened up yet, some are simple no name cam cylinders, and i have an ace 2, which i know is much higher quality. I am thinking about getting a klom as well just to see the difference in quality. My question is, what makes better quality tubular lock picks that much better than a cheaper one, if the feelers are all flush and straight?

[adina728]

I had to "fix" mine. The feeler picks didnt come out all the way completely flush with the front. Some stayed back because of the shortness of the picks. So I took a small allen wrench, loosened the collar and slid it down the shaft more & retightened it so that the feeler picks all come out much more past the end of the pick.

[raimundo]

this type of pick needs a bit of tweaking, even if its just been unused for a while, you test the feelers and see if any are stuck and not sliding at the same pressure (perceived, hand adjusted) so that part is normal and you will be doing it again if you don't use that pick frequently

if your having trouble making it work, it may be that the screwdriver handle is helping you to overforce everything.

hold the screwdriver handle between thumb and forefinger and be gentle in turning it, the lock will turn easily when the correct depths are reached.

if you turn the first eighth of an inch, place the pick over a null area where all the picked pins under the slider tips are not aligned with the drilled holes that the "top"pins are in then press every slider in to get an accurate reading of the key profile and if you need to you can tighten the pick at this combination for opening and closeing the lock.

[C185]

i cannot wait to get my paws on the Klom tubular pick, for the price its seems like a great deal. i have seen a video somewhere on the interweb showing someone using a tubular tension wrench and a regular pick to SPP the tubular lock. Does anyone know where to find these tension wrenches, i looked on the good old DX website to no avail.

[zeepia]

You find some examples here:

viewtopic.php?f=1&t=55077&hilit=tubular+wrench

DIY scores again!

[Dukerdog]

I also received the KLOM tubular pick last week from DX and was able to get a good handle on how to use in about 20 minutes. I am no expert but have been picking for a few years and this was my first tubular pick. I too had to tweak the tool and move the collar by loosening the Allen screw, but for the price it is a good addition to the picking tool box. I am happy. Now all I need is more tubular locks. The one I opened is a bicycle lock.

Now I ordered a disc detaining lock pick for DX, that did not go over with the Mrs. Too well.
Good luck,
Marc

[C185]

You find some examples here:

viewtopic.php?f=1&t=55077&hilit=tubular+wrench

DIY scores again!

Sweet!! Very nice work! What material did you use to make your wrench?

[zeepia]

My version is made from a spring you find in folders (binder?). Have dumbed a lot of these without realising how handy they are before I found some post here using them. Don´t remember anymore who to thank for...

Two pieces of spring steel in diameter of 1,5mm in every folder just waiting for to be salvaged.

[C185]

Great. Thanks!