assa locks

[dazza]

Hi

I have been given 2 assa flexcore locks , but the question i want to ask is do you still pick them in the normal way?. They are 5 pin euro cylinders but the key has a hole that runs the the length of the key so that when you insert the key into the lock a pin enters the key horizontally. would i some how have to push this pin whilst trying to pick the lock the normal way?. i haven't tried to pick the lock yet because i thought that the horizontal pin wouldn't be there for nothing. any advice on this lock and tips on picking them would be much appreciated.

thanks

dazza

[zeke79]

No, you do not need to push it to pick the lock. If you take the lock apart, you will find this pin very much resembles a nail.

[dazza]

Hi

thanks zeke79 for the quick reply.

whats the purpose for this nail like pin

[zeke79]

Possibly a form of patenting for key blank control. That would be my best guess. Hopefully someone with more info will post on that matter.

[Shrub]

This is a Ruko cylinder plug, the pin is for key blank control,

[p1ckf1sh]

Assa? Any chance of getting to see a picture of the key?

[dazza]

Hi
this is the pic of the assa key.

[bonez]

looks like a bumpkey mate!

[dazza]

looks like a bumpkey mate!

Hi bonez

It does a bit mate but i can assure you it isnt its just how the key is

[bonez]

have ya made a bump key for it bud ?

[Shrub]

Can you show the end on shot to show the hole in the key,

[dazza]

Hi shrub

heres the end shot of key.


hope this helps?

[dazza]

have ya made a bump key for it bud ?

Hi bonez
The last time i tried to make a bump key with my files i failed miserably
but i have got 2 keys with each lock so i might give it ago now you've mentioned it.

and if it goes wrong i can blame you

[raimundo]

this thing is just some kind of ward, keeps out renegade keys that might get into the lock. shouldn't be a problem for picking, a tensor blade cut at an angle could ride over the point of that and make a nice fulcrum for the pick