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Euro tools

European hardware -lever locks, profile cylinders specific for European locks. European lock picks and European locks.

Euro tools

Postby uraban » 17 Sep 2013 11:45

One question.

For euro made locks wich tools you guys use and where you did buy it ??
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Re: Euro tools

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Re: Euro tools

Postby ARF-GEF » 17 Sep 2013 12:25

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Re: Euro tools

Postby MrAnybody » 17 Sep 2013 14:56

All of my European picks and tools come from US shops.

I use Peterson's Euro profile picks, Slenders and DCAPs, and SouthOrd MAX High (0.023"). I've not found I need anything else, and I pick a majority of Euro locks.

I buy directly from Petersons, Southord or Lockpickshop.

I find Multipick usually works out more expensive even if I pay $23 shipping for a US order. On 1 or 2 occasions I've just need something small, I get an American picking buddy to send it over with some locks once they're collected together to ship to me.

zieh-fix.com has some really nice kit, but not used them.
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Re: Euro tools

Postby uraban » 17 Sep 2013 16:19

Thanks for quick renspose, its time to order.

One more what would you buy for first 70 euros ?
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Re: Euro tools

Postby pikaboo » 17 Sep 2013 17:14

In france a lot of people are using GOSO tools.

Grey tools for pintumblers are working quite well. (but HPC are top)
Black round tools for dimple locks are working very well.

check dx.com or aliexpress.com
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Re: Euro tools

Postby MrAnybody » 18 Sep 2013 3:40

uraban wrote:Thanks for quick renspose, its time to order.

One more what would you buy for first 70 euros ?


As you can see, there is a different opinion on each reply. In that way, it's a lot down to personal preferences.

My 2 cents for the €70:

Focus on quality hooks (3 or 4), and my preference would be some good handles, such as the Petersons or Southord MAX. I say that because handles (rather than flat thin steel) were a huge relief from hand fatigue once I got them. My hands are now 46 years old, so it helps a lot.

Then make your own tension wrenches from wind shield wiper inserts, and save to buy some Peterson Prybars when you can. Don't waste any of the 70 you got on pre-made tension tools.

Build a set slowly from your own preferences.

Saying that, you'll no doubt find other differing opinions. It's a little like an artist and his brushes :D Artists can get very picky on what works well for them.
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Re: Euro tools

Postby ARF-GEF » 19 Sep 2013 3:22

The only thing I want to emphasise is: don't get swayed by big kits having a throng of pick in them. Go for a basic kit, learn teh ropes and after you found out your preferences you can "invest" your money much better.
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