Jim Palmer wrote:In picking a lot of pin tumbler locks, I seem to have the most trouble with the Yales. It's not just the squiggle keyways, I don't think. Compared to Sargent, Corbin, and others from the 40s, 50s, 60s, the Yales seem superior in general. Anyone have any suggestion about how to attack the Yales?
If you get your kicks picking oooold locks, make sure they're clean and lubricated. No need to break lock pick tools or lose feeling because of gunk or debris.
Also, if the Yale you are picking has 7 pins as compared to a typical 5 or 6 pin lock from the other companies you listed, then it's naturally going to be slightly tougher. Other than that.. its just another pin tumbler lock and can be picked easily with enough patience and practice.
keep at it.
Squelchtone
