First Lock Picked

[omirix]

I've always had a hard time finding a torque wrench. While I'm waiting for my picks to arrive, I found out a perfect homemade torque wrench: the bendable metal clip for a lanyard. If you bend it out straight, the end is just perfect for normal locks.

Anyway, to get to the point, I found a generic "Masterlock"-esque lock, and went to work with my lanyard clip and paperclip. WIthin 30 seconds, it popped open!

I'm addicted already.

[kodierer]

Good job!
Glad to hear your addicted already. When you picks arrive I am sure you will find picking a lot easier, and your tools more dependable. Be sure and read information in our stickies on getting started they'll help a bunch.

[omirix]

Thanks for the advice!

I've been busy trying out my home-made picks on a few different locks... I'm having a wee bit of trouble on one of my locks; I believe it has security pins. Sounds like I have some more practice to attend to.

Thanks again.

[digital_blue]

Gotta love it when a newbie pops his cherr...*cough* um... first lock.

Good work fella. Indeed, now you have the bug. Happy picking!

db