A quick question about spp

[Stookee]

Hey guys!

Been registered for quite a while, and have been lurking in the forums. I have a quick question about picking technique.

I have seen many people stating that especially for security pins, a "feather-light" touch is best.

I have tried picking with a light touch, but I find I often overset the pin when I do this.

It may be my lack of experience, but when I place more pressure on my wrench, I get a satisfying click, some movement and know to go to the next pin. I can open many locks in this manner consistently and quickly. I only seem to have problems mainly with serrated pins ( I have yet to open one...)

Should it go into a false set, I then ease up the pressure, find the security pin(s) and open the lock.

What are the specific advantage(s) of picking with less torsion? Should I continue to strive to pick with less torsion? Or have I just misunderstood and I'm doing the right thing already?

Thanks in advance for reading and commenting!

[MrScruff]

It's easier to apply too much than too little pressure, so if someone's having a problem telling them to ease up usually fixes it. In this case it sounds like you may actually have been applying too little but figured it out on your own.

To answer your main question: if you got the lock open you're doing it right.

[Stookee]

Thanks!

[Stookee]

I don't think this belongs here, but whatever... who cares.. I started this thread!

Earlier this year, when I joined and posted in the New Users forum, I mentioned I was having troubles with an American 1105 lock. After attempting it on and off since then, I finally opened it about 30 seconds ago for the first time....

Just had to share it with someone.....

Now to see if I can do it again...

Stookee

[landeroth]

congratulations, and a side note about tension. i use just little enough that when i hit a spool pin, i can feel the tension wrench try to push my finger back, but isn't able to. then i let the tension wrench slowly get pushed back while i push the pin stack up with the pick (i barely use any force on the pick, mainly letting the heavy handles of the southord picks provide the force). it will cause a lot of vibration in both setting it this way, but be aware that i do drop my picks a lot doing this style, so it may not be comfortable for ya.

[gilduran]

I don't think this belongs here, but whatever... who cares.. I started this thread!

Earlier this year, when I joined and posted in the New Users forum, I mentioned I was having troubles with an American 1105 lock. After attempting it on and off since then, I finally opened it about 30 seconds ago for the first time....

Just had to share it with someone.....

Now to see if I can do it again...

Stookee

Congratulations! There's something very satisyfing about opening your first lock.