7 or 8 pin tubular pick

[bigred18165]

Hi I am new to tubular locks. I want to buy one of those new tubular picks from Southord (the ones with the black rubber handles). The only problem is I don't know which one to buy. There are two different kinds, a 7 or a 8 pin pick. Are more tubular locks picked with the 7 pin pick as compared to the 8 pin pick, or vise versa...or is it a 50/50 split? Any response would help me greatly because I would prefer not to buy both the picks which would run around $150. Thanks.

[Hak]

i find that most tubular locks i encounter are 7 pin

[mbell]

I think it depends upon the area in which you live and the security required for the device(s) to which the locks you're picking are attatched to.

Of the tubular locks I've picked, glanced as whilst walking past or looked at in shops, most are seven pin tubulars (Maybe 90%). I've only ever seen a couple of eight pin tubulars. It's definitely possible that this trend is different elsewhere.

[Hak]

thats about the same where i live (Michigan, United States). As mbell said, it depends on the security required for the devices your picking.

[bigred18165]

"I think it depends upon the area in which you live and the security required for the device(s) to which the locks you're picking are attatched to."

So does that mean higher security=8 pin...and less security=7 pin?? sorry if this is obvious . thanks. by the way...those picks are so dang expensive!!!

[lockcsi]

most locks are 7 pin.. but of course your not out picking other people's locks right? that being said it's probably easier for you to get a 7 pin for practice as well.
-lc

[bigred18165]

that still doesn't answer my question...So does higher security=8 pin...and less security=7 pin?? Thanks.

[gee252]

i just got my south ord 7 pin tubular pick and after reading and seeing clips on their use thought it would be easy thats not the case got a 7 pin lock the vending machine type and can i open it can i hell any help please.

[bigred18165]

gee252 wrote:
i just got my south ord 7 pin tubular pick and after reading and seeing clips on their use thought it would be easy thats not the case got a 7 pin lock the vending machine type and can i open it can i hell any help please.


Hey man, I would appreciate if you do not ask for help for yourself on MY forum. Stop begging and put a little time into your forums...its annoying. Post your own subject then, maybe, someone will help you out.

Red

[toomush2drink]

Just a tip Bigred this forum is for everyone and is certainly not your forum so please show a little respect to others.

If you do a search yourself ( Put a little time into it, your own words)you will find this topic is already covered.
Look for aceII as thats probably what your up against.

[Exodus5000]

Just a tip Bigred this forum is for everyone and is certainly not your forum so please show a little respect to others.

If you do a search yourself ( Put a little time into it, your own words)you will find this topic is already covered.
Look for aceII as thats probably what your up against.

Owned

[bigred18165]

Hey sorry guys...I had a really bad day at work and home. Didn't mean to take it out on gee252. My bad.

[toomush2drink]

No problem bigred just trying to keep you on the right path as most around here are helpful.

The aceII has the odd extra stiff spring so tighten up the tension on the pick and keep trying and it should pop open. I started on one of these without realising then tryed a normal tubular and couldnt believe how easy they were

[muffin_man]

:D I found a good deal on e-bay.co.uk for a tubular lock pick for vending machines if any of you live in the UK. This is a good deal for any beginner.

[bigred18165]

k thanks muffin_man.