Abus n 65/40

[Deity]

Hi guys

Im a newb when it comes to picking locks, but i find it entertaining, i just wantet to ask if the abus 65/40 to hard to pick when u never picked a padlock before? ive been searching and read something about safety pins..
acording to my fingers this lock has 5 pins, any feedback is greatly apriciated

[Jason13]

Abus are very hard lock to start on, get a era cylinder or a yale cylinder i'd suggest Era is the best you can train your self on, cause yale is a small keyway
Here is the guide


viewtopic.php?t=10505 Repinning is the best direction for you mate,

Good luck!

[Shrub]

Jason, isnt the yale and era both the same keyway?

[Jason13]

Iv'e heard that era are a bit better hav'nt seen one is the flesh,
But iv'e heard they are the best for repinning and practising with.

[Deity]

thanks jason ill get right to it

[shaka04]

I'm new to picking and have just picked an ABUS 60/40 with standard slimline picks.

Regards,

Pete

[illusion]

The ERA and Yale are identical in keyway sizes. The ERA locks tend to use softer metal for the plugs, and I've noticed they get worn away faster making them seem more open.

As it happens, I don't believe yale to be a difficult keyway.

Congrats, Skaka04.

[ThE_MasteR]

Hi guys

Im a newb when it comes to picking locks, but i find it entertaining, i just wantet to ask if the abus 65/40 to hard to pick when u never picked a padlock before? ive been searching and read something about safety pins..
acording to my fingers this lock has 5 pins, any feedback is greatly apriciated

To me, the ABUS 65/40 is the easiest lock I have to pick herre, and no it's not only because of the pinning, I have 2 and I can pick them very easily.

Just realized they are 85/40's lol...Well anyways, here's a video of me picking it in under 10 seconds.
http://files.filefront.com/ABUS_85_40_P ... einfo.html

[shaka04]

The ERA and Yale are identical in keyway sizes. The ERA locks tend to use softer metal for the plugs, and I've noticed they get worn away faster making them seem more open.

As it happens, I don't believe yale to be a difficult keyway.

Congrats, Skaka04.

Thanks mate. By the way, where are you from? I'm in Medway, Kent.

Regards,

Pete