Pick Recommendations?

by **DaemonLee** » 21 Oct 2005 16:02

Hi,

I'm looking for some good cost lockpicks for personal and neighborly help here and there. Any recommendations? Definetly manual tools. I'm on somewhat of a budget. Plus, lockpicking is overly fun.

by **SFGOON** » 21 Oct 2005 18:27

Get a cheap southord set, and remember, having a variety of tension tools is more important than having a variety of picks.

by **DaemonLee** » 22 Oct 2005 14:43

The "multi-tool" one or a kit?

by **DaemonLee** » 22 Oct 2005 15:03

Also, would [url]http://www.lockpickshop.com/p-LPCK-2.html]this[/url] be a good deal?

by **digital_blue** » 22 Oct 2005 15:32

Just a note. This is, in fact, the very same combo set that I started with. A couple points.

1) Though I never actually use the pick gun anymore at all, it was a little cool for the first 15 minutes. If I had it to do again, I'm not entirely sure I wouldn't order it again just because the pick gun is a part of my collection of tools now. I'm not sure if I'll use it ever, but it's there.

2) Since I'm not the type to read the fine print, I missed the fact that any orders from lockpickshop.com that have Auto Jigglers must be shipped via UPS. This increases the shipping cost. Because I do not reside in the US, my case was even worse because it meant that UPS hadc to cross the border and they add on a healthy "Customs Fee". I've never actually used the auto jigglers, and in fact, don't really see the day when I might, so these I could have certainly done without. Given the increased costs of shipping that were a direct result of those little jigglers, I really don't think they were worth the money.

So, keeping the above in mind you can make your own decision. I know that SouthOrd picks get a bit of trash-talking around here, but I would say that the 17 pc set is actually a good place to start. Unless you get really involved in this hobby/sport, they're probably enough to keep you going for a long time to come.

Another point. If you decide not to order the combo set (which is already discounted), lockpickshop.com offers a 10% discount to LP101 members off any regular price item. Enter LP101 in the coupon code.

Good luck, and happy picking!

db

by **DaemonLee** » 23 Oct 2005 12:25

digital_blue wrote:Just a note. This is, in fact, the very same combo set that I started with. A couple points.

1) Though I never actually use the pick gun anymore at all, it was a little cool for the first 15 minutes. If I had it to do again, I'm not entirely sure I wouldn't order it again just because the pick gun is a part of my collection of tools now. I'm not sure if I'll use it ever, but it's there.

I'll probably use it when I don't have the time or the effort to truely pick a lock.

2) Since I'm not the type to read the fine print, I missed the fact that any orders from lockpickshop.com that have Auto Jigglers must be shipped via UPS. This increases the shipping cost. Because I do not reside in the US, my case was even worse because it meant that UPS hadc to cross the border and they add on a healthy "Customs Fee". I've never actually used the auto jigglers, and in fact, don't really see the day when I might, so these I could have certainly done without. Given the increased costs of shipping that were a direct result of those little jigglers, I really don't think they were worth the money.

I'm in the US.

So, keeping the above in mind you can make your own decision. I know that SouthOrd picks get a bit of trash-talking around here, but I would say that the 17 pc set is actually a good place to start. Unless you get really involved in this hobby/sport, they're probably enough to keep you going for a long time to come.

Another point. If you decide not to order the combo set (which is already discounted), lockpickshop.com offers a 10% discount to LP101 members off any regular price item. Enter LP101 in the coupon code.

Thanks!

Good luck, and happy picking!

db

I added in my responses, and actually I did get the combo kit, but am curious how you would pick a auto with picks. Isn't there a little shield that blocks that? Would you have to use two tension wrenches? One to hold it open and one to apply tension?

by **illusion** » 23 Oct 2005 12:29

the jigglers will not work with all car doors locks. Ford Tibbe is just one of them.

the jigglers combine both the pick and the tension wrench. As a tip do not use them on car ignitions - these have features specialy designed to prevent this, and can have some annoying knock-on effects.

by **silent** » 23 Oct 2005 13:04

I reccomend you use this wonderful thing also known as GOOGLE, it works wonders after you practice your google-fu. Theres also a little magnifying glass next to the question mark on the top of the page, if you use the search button it will save you time in the future. Its pretty amazing, you type in keywords and it gives you an answer, now who woulda thought...

happy pickings,
silent

by **Dimmy Locks** » 23 Oct 2005 13:29

illusion wrote: can have some annoying knock-on effects.

Like the owner catching u :!:

by **illusion** » 23 Oct 2005 13:43

hmm... well if it's not your property then yes I'd say it would be very annoying indeed.

by **DaemonLee** » 23 Oct 2005 15:04

I always gain permission with helping out a neighbor.

by **Dimmy Locks** » 23 Oct 2005 15:50

DaemonLee wrote:I always gain permission with helping out a neighbor.

ROFL. Oh I love that!!. Can I please pinch that for my siggy?

by **DaemonLee** » 24 Oct 2005 15:07

Dimmy Locks wrote:
DaemonLee wrote:I always gain permission with helping out a neighbor.

ROFL. Oh I love that!!. Can I please pinch that for my siggy?

Sure.

by **HKW** » 29 Oct 2005 9:50

SFGOON wrote:...having a variety of tension tools is more important than having a variety of picks.

Boy, have I learned that lesson the hardway.. I've never said to myself, "Man, this pick is terrible"; however, the phrase "I need a better $%@# tension wrench!" has come out of my mouth on many occasions!

HKW

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