question about tubular locks

by **gloilin** » 14 Sep 2006 12:57

I've seen a lot of threads here about picking tubular locks with a tubular lock pick, but is it possible to do so with regular pin tumbler picks/tension tool?
I have a 7 pin tubular lock that I found on ebay that I've had little luck picking so far but I dont want to shell out the cash for a tubular pick as it's just a hobby for me and doesn't generate any income

by **Shrub** » 14 Sep 2006 13:04

Yes, you need to search the site for hand picking tubular locks, its been discussed more times than the tubular picks have,

Pick as a normal lock,

by **horsefeathers** » 14 Sep 2006 13:10

Plus you may have to repeat the picking of it several times, as the pins reset themselves each time the core is turned a few degrees. Its not as hard as it sounds, although applying tension to the core may prove tricky.

regards

by **gloilin** » 14 Sep 2006 13:50

okay I looked around a bit more and the best way I saw was to use an allen wrench

by **hurri** » 16 Sep 2006 4:22

then why don't you use an allen wrench?...if it works let us know...

by **gloilin** » 16 Sep 2006 15:00

well I have an allan wrench now that's just slightly too big to fit in the notch so I just need to get a file now before I can actually try to pick it. only problem is I'm broke till tuesday ><

by **Shrub** » 16 Sep 2006 15:19

A file probably wouldnt touch it too well, you need to grind it,

You may be lucky and find a stone flat enough and the right consistancy in the garden that you can use to reduce the width a little,

question about tubular locks

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