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Which lock?

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Which lock?

Postby Gray_118 » 22 Feb 2007 14:13

I've just started gettting in to lockpicking.

Which lock is a good lock to start with?

I have a tri-circle 263 at home, but it's really hard to pick. I haven't got into it yet.

So any suggestions?
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Postby bonez » 22 Feb 2007 14:16

this would depend on where you are?

advice can then be given to help.

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Postby Eyes_Only » 22 Feb 2007 14:20

If you're in the US then A kwikset or Titan lock you can find in Home Depot is a good starter lock. But be careful when buying a Kwikset, make sure it's not a Ultramax. Those locks employs 2 or 3 security pins in them. They're pretty easy to bypass compared to a schlage because of their sloppy tolerance but still is something you should steer clear of in the beginning.
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Postby JackNco » 22 Feb 2007 15:35

Alternatively if your here in merry old england a Yale (Or Copy) Rim Cylinder should do you fine.

Either way when you have a lock you can strip down follow this guide viewtopic.php?t=10677

Tricircles can be a bit odd to pick, Heavy Tension and good luck seems to work well for me. ive got the 264 if that helps u any.

All the best
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Postby Gray_118 » 23 Feb 2007 3:02

Thanks guys.

I know i have a yale somewhere around my house.

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