What did you pick today?

[UnlockD]

A paclock Sfic to control line. Also what keyway is this?

http://www.jmcsecurity.net/pdf/BestKwy.pdf

[Theist17]

Today, I finally managed to get to the point at which I can consistently pick a MasterLock No. 532.

Best part? I opened it with tools I made by hand. Now that is a special kind of feeling.

If you have any suggestions for what I should pick next, PM me and I'll get to work on it!

[femurat]

A nice couple of padlocks. These locks are tricky...

Cheers

[Rickthepick]

il be impressed if you pick the millenco

[femurat]

I guess it'll take more time to get here than to be picked

[Rickthepick]

confident

[gilduran]

This weekend I picked up two new padlocks to practice on. Both look very similar:

Brinks: http://www.lockpeople.com/brinks/Produc ... 20Padlocks
Master: http://www.masterlock.com/apps/masterlo ... l|security

Both cost about the same, $20 each, and state they secure padlocks, but that's where the similarities end.

I tried the Brinks lock first, since it was only zip tied to a cardboard back, and could be returned if it was to easy to pick. So far I have only managed to set 3 or 4 pins before I loose track of where I am in the cylinder. It also feels like all 6 pins are serrated.

Today, I thought I would bring the Master 6230to work with me to work on during my break. Now I am no master of Pick-Fu, but I have to say the Master 6230 was rediculously easy to pick. I was able to pick it in less than a minute using a short hook.
Closer inspecion reveals there are only 5 pins, none of which are serrated! What a rip-off!

[fjardeson]

Master is generally WEAK.

Try an American, those are more challenging

[femurat]

This is for you Rick

It took me 20 minutes the first time, 5 minutes the second time... if you still have the other half of this millenco I can pm you some suggestions. Just let me know if you are interested.

Cheers

[Rickthepick]

stunning well done!
let me know how you did it i have another new one here

[Rickthepick]

to be honest thats probably a world first you know! these locks arent even for sale yet

[gilduran]

Master is generally WEAK.

Try an American, those are more challenging

No kidding they are weak. I've been looking for more challenging locks, and would like to get my hands on an American or even a BEST padlock. I've got a few BEST cores, but would like something to put them in.

I did manage to open the Brinks lock I posted the link for, as well as another Brinks I picked up this weekend. Both have at least 3 or more serrated pins. Although, the description states it has spooled pins.

[Theist17]

Are you sure you aren't confused about the difference between spool and serrated pins? Serrated pins have shallow little grooves cut in them, whereas spool pins have a much more pronounced grooves cut into them.

Here are a couple of pictures for comparison:

Spool

Serrated

I've found that, in cheaper padlocks, spool pins are more common by far than serrated pins. Certainly in Master and Brinks padlocks.

[Rickthepick]

that was def. the toughest lock iv beat, really struggled to get the sidebar in

[Schuyler]

Nice!! Now I need to get one of these bad boys. When are they slated to hit the market?