Where can you buy anti-pick spool pins?

[motherboardlove]

Well, I just want to try picking some.

[Solomon]

It'd be easier just to buy a lock with spools already in it lol... are you in the US or europe? We can name an assortment of locks filled with spools for you depending on where you're from. I know one UK based site that you can buy spools from, I think it's a pack of 7 for £2.50. I'll pm you a link if you want, but try the sites sponsors first to see if you can get them there. If you don't have any luck on lockpickshop and prefer to order from the US, I'm pretty sure LAB supplies a range of different pins but I don't know if hobbyists can order from them or not.

[Squelchtone]

Here's a US supplier in case you're from this side of the pond.

http://www.clksupplies.com/shop/product_info.php?&products_id=1330

But the above post is right, just get locks that already have spools in them.

All ABUS padlocks do, as well as Master Lock #532, #576, ProSeries.

Cheers,
Squelchtone

[Raymond]

Simple security pins are easy to make. Buy them in large quantities from a locksmith supplier or directly from a local locksmith if you need an assortment for regular rekeying.

Doing this yourself can be fun. But, be careful and do not hurt your self using anything too sharp or too strong a drill.

These are samples of making security pins with a cordless drill, files and extra pins. A Dremel might also work well. All five took only about 20 minutes to make.

Original materials before starting.


Cutting one pin.


Same five pins after cutting.

[nathane]

Great job on those pins Raymond! I've never really thought about making my own, but that's such a great idea!

Very happy you brought this up as it opens up a whole new world of experimenting. I'm definately going to have to pull out a few locks soon and try this out.

Great post.

[motherboardlove]

Very interesting. I'll have to try that sometime, thanks guys.

[raimundo]

cool, never thought of that myself, I just take apart old corbin locks for spools,

[femurat]

Hey Raymond, you made a very cool mushroom

Something similar happened here viewtopic.php?f=3&t=43368

Cheers

[Raymond]

Yes, Femurat, I saved the original answer and will repost it every year or so when newbies ask where to find security pins.

Did I remember to mention that I made a few security pins out of high speed drillbits to deter drilling?

[femurat]

Yes, Femurat, I saved the original answer and will repost it every year or so when newbies ask where to find security pins.

Did I remember to mention that I made a few security pins out of high speed drillbits to deter drilling?

Ah, the useful "Save" button, I never think about it.

Yes, you mentioned the drillbits... now

Cheers

[millertimed]

I know this thread is kinda old. But I've been using single sided razor blades to shape different security pins. You can get much more accurate cuts than with a needle file, also allows you to make serrated pins. Turned some otherwise easy locks into very evil ones.

[Raymond]

Nice idea. Kind of like an extremely thin cut off blade on a lathe. I would need my magnifying goggles to see what I am doing on something that detailed.

[luckey]

Seriously though are there sites where you can buy springs, standard driver pins as well as security pins, (mushroom, serrated and spool)and key pins? I am based in the UK and would just like to see how much they are and what different kinds there are.

[Raymond]

Talk to any of your local locksmiths or locksmiths on this site who live near you, to inquire who their wholesale supplier is. They might even provide you the pins and springs directly.

[MBI]

Or make your own security pins. Take a regular top pin, chuck it in a drill, turn it at low speed and use a needle file to shape it into a spool, serrated, or whatever kind of pin you're looking for.