purchase a 2in1 mortice pick in uk

[gee252]

at the moment i pick locks as an hobby but do want to become a mobile locksmith.
looked in to getting a 2in1 lever pick on the web but carn't find any one willing to sell unless you can prove you are a bonafide locksmith an help would be appreciated

[mbell]

18 Months of searching and I still havn't found anywhere which I can buy one retail without being a locksmith. I have quite a few home made ones by me and other locksmtihs.

Bear in mind also that 2 in 1 picks can only open locks without a curtain, hence they only work on NON-BS locks and 2 & 3 lever locks.

[quicklocks]

i have searched the whole of the uk for 2 in 1 picks you cannot get them unless you can open a acount with a wholesaler eg duffnel or aldridge so if you are starting a bussines you will need to get supplys also a lot of places want referacnces ect. i know its a pain but its the only way i got mine

search for mortice picks on this site you will find a list of wholesalers to try

[gee252]

iv'e made some key turners and they work spot on with the 3 lever locks, had a look at my bs 5 lever back door lock to try it out did'nt realise that with the key in and when turned that the curtain follows the key so i guess they are no good for these locks you live and learn.

[mbell]

It's possibly even easier to open a lock with a curtain when the key is in the other side - Just shape a tool to turn the curtain and the key gets turned with it.

[gee252]

thanks mbell any chance of some pictures so i can make some

[jason]

Try using a cabinet makers screwdriver (or similar small slot headed with a thin shaft). I have used a dot of superglue on it to prevent it from pushing the key out (I can be a clumsy git at times!)