warded locks?

[antaean3000]

How do you pick warded locks? my bike padlock is warded.
i read that they have like two springs and the keys go in and they just fit perfectly in to the springs and when they are turned they part the springs and it opens the lock.

[Solomon]

Waaaay off. I'd try and explain, but without diagrams it's kinda tricky. They're very simple mechanisms and are easy to pick since only one part of the key actually interacts with the bolt. Warding can be very complex and intricate though, so I imagine it's not always an easy task. Your warded master is a very simple lock to pick, since only the tip of the key actually does anything.

It can be picked with an L-shaped wire or a filed down key. To find out how, check out this fantastic guide written by Illusion. For warded locks like you'd see on old doors, see this link. Really interesting stuff, definately a worthwhile read.

[antaean3000]

Waaaay off. I'd try and explain, but without diagrams it's kinda tricky. They're very simple mechanisms and are easy to pick since only one part of the key actually interacts with the bolt. Warding can be very complex and intricate though, so I imagine it's not always an easy task. Your warded master is a very simple lock to pick, since only the tip of the key actually does anything.

It can be picked with an L-shaped wire or a filed down key. To find out how, check out this fantastic guide written by Illusion. For warded locks like you'd see on old doors, see this link. Really interesting stuff, definately a worthwhile read.

Thanks. The wareded bike lock looks like the key moves the side of the lock so the key can fit all the way down and turn so i imagine that wont be as easy as the master wareded lock.

[Solomon]

Thanks. The wareded bike lock looks like the key moves the side of the lock so the key can fit all the way down and turn so i imagine that wont be as easy as the master wareded lock.

Are you sure it's warded? If you can take a pic of the key I'll be able to tell you for sure.

[antaean3000]

http://www.devonlocks.co.uk/shoppingcart/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=5&products_id=32

I dont know about the locks but i know they are for them and i know i have one