Picking Disc Tumbler Lock - video

[zikmik]

Picking Disc Tumbler Lock using half ball pick maybe is`t something
But issue here is to define right plug orientation for locking and unlocking, I try to explain it...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9sKnVeLsAk

[JK_the_CJer]

Most people call these wafer tumbler locks, but disc is also correct. It's a somewhat outdated term though. Usually when someone is talking about disc locks these days, its an Abloy/Abus-style rotating disc lock. Anywho, good stuff You seem to really like that half-ball pick. I really only use mine for picking dimples (and the assa sidebar).

[bockman]

Sometimes half ball can be useful in wafer locks, but I usually just find it clumsy. Nice video though. I also watched your "Picking with key inside" video. Cool technique, but you have to be careful not to break your pick off inside. That would be annoying.

One question on your homemade snap pick video though, is that made out of a wire hanger? Looks much better than that.

[zikmik]

Most people call these wafer tumbler locks, but disc is also correct. It's a somewhat outdated term though. Usually when someone is talking about disc locks these days, its an Abloy/Abus-style rotating disc lock. Anywho, good stuff You seem to really like that half-ball pick. I really only use mine for picking dimples (and the assa sidebar).

I am newbie in lockpicking, not more than 5 mounts, but I am elder in age. I have money for picks and locks but luck of experience in theory,
terms and picking, especially because I am from easter europe where lockpicking is`t much in use.
I choose moust common locks from these parts as subject hoping that people from easter europe will find it interesting.
Haf ball pick is my favorite tool, a lot of people wonder why I even bother with it, so I decide to publish all my achievement with it.

[zikmik]

...I also watched your "Picking with key inside" video. Cool technique, but you have to be careful not to break your pick off inside. That would be annoying.

A small amount of force is needed to eject key, so there is no nead to wory about breaking pick. Pratice and easy hand is my tip.

One question on your homemade snap pick video though, is that made out of a wire hanger? Looks much better than that.

I use wire from old toy storage bag, wery flexible, strong and grateful to rebuilding.
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[SnowyBoy]

Most people call these wafer tumbler locks, but disc is also correct. It's a somewhat outdated term though. Usually when someone is talking about disc locks these days, its an Abloy/Abus-style rotating disc lock. Anywho, good stuff You seem to really like that half-ball pick. I really only use mine for picking dimples (and the assa sidebar).

I'm always reluctant to use the term 'disc lock' when refering to a wafer tumbler lock because most people automatically assume I'm talking about 'discus' locks.

[bockman]

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Wow that's definitely a smart idea. I have a few of those hampers lying around, and that's definitely the right kind of metal for the job. Thanks!

[hydruh]

Haf ball pick is my favorite tool, a lot of people wonder why I even bother with it, so I decide to publish all my achievement with it.

Well I for one am impressed. Love to see more. I am a newbie too and I thought that was a great presentation.

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