2, 3 , or 5 pin cylinder for practice

by **uGotPicked** » 2 Jan 2006 17:46

Im new to picking adn i was loking for a a practice cylinder lock adn i came aacross 2, 3 adn5 pin cylinder locks. Which one do u recomend?

by **illusion** » 2 Jan 2006 17:54

buy a 5 pin deadbolt cylinder lock such as "Kwikset" and take it apart.. this way you can take all but 2 pins out of it and opick that, then move up to a 3rd pin, then a 4th pin, then a 5th pin.

Kwikset seems to be the reccomended brand to buy to begim on if you live in the USA

by **uGotPicked** » 2 Jan 2006 20:25

alright, i think im gonna make a trip to my downtown hardware store tomorrow

thanks

by **illusion** » 2 Jan 2006 20:28

no problem...

you never asked, but in case you are wondering there's a guide I wrote to help you take them apart.

viewtopic.php?t=10505

hope this helps

by **uGotPicked** » 2 Jan 2006 20:45

i was looking at that actually when i wrote my last reply lol but thanks

by **illusion** » 2 Jan 2006 20:46

fair enough

by **digital_blue** » 2 Jan 2006 23:10

For just a few bucks more you can usually get a deadbolt that is keyed on both sides (inside and out). This way you can get 2 locks for a better price.

And, FWIW, I would actually recommend a Schalge lock to begin with. They are a little harder to pick that a Kwikset (and will cost a few bucks more) but if you're going to start by stripping it down to 1 pin anyway (and I suggest you do) then the increased difficulty will not be noticed and you'll end up a better picker as a result of it.

Just my thoughts. Hope it helps.

db

by **conker** » 2 Feb 2006 2:04

most times i find working your way up helps you understand and get the feeling more. plus taking a lock apart helps you understand the lock a lot better than looking at a picture or drawing of it.

i prefer 4/5, a nice challenge while still allowing me to get it without much difficulty. deadbolts are also nice to practice with, they are a nice challenge and you'll never know when you need to get past one :wink:

by **devnill** » 3 Feb 2006 5:58

unless you want to jump straigt into securety pins, i wouldnt suggest a kwickset. although they are a nice ego boost, they arent really cost effective. go with db suggestion, and do those excersises, they really work

2, 3 , or 5 pin cylinder for practice

2, 3 , or 5 pin cylinder for practice

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