favorite pick and why?

by **unbreakable** » 9 Mar 2006 13:24

For pin tumblers, I always like trying my rake first, and if I can't get a lock open with that, I use a hook.

For waferlocks, I like using either a snowman or half snowman.

Unbreakable

by **LockNewbie21** » 10 Mar 2006 2:20

I will list my favorite pick per lock type.

Wafer: I know i will be flamed, but my quick pick...lol its all its good for and i always carry it just in case..lol so flame away! :wink:

Pin Tumbler: Start always with my L rake, then fine tune with a steep half daimond or shallow depending on lock. For a lock with security pins, I use my hook or diamond to get the false set, the not off tension and use the L rake to knock the buggers to shear.

Tubular Lock: Southord New style 7 pin. ( I rarely use this excpt on the couple pick lock i have and a ace 2 i got from a locksmith..more of a compulsive buy.

Andy

by **jeremy** » 12 Mar 2006 2:49

I don't like to waste time switching picks, so I use the same pick for all wafer-tumbler and conventional pin-tumbler locks. A hook.

by **Lock Jockey** » 12 Mar 2006 20:15

I like to rake with the snake or snowman a couple times and set the rest with the hook.

by **searsman05** » 12 Mar 2006 20:22

I use a hook most of the time and when the hook is just not working for me I use a half diamond pick. Those are my favorite picks.

-James

by **scampdog** » 12 Mar 2006 20:29

dont know why,but i seem to get a lot of cylinders open with my homemade king and queen.

by **bonez** » 13 Mar 2006 15:15

scamp where's the pictures of em!!!

by **2hammers** » 13 Mar 2006 15:50

I like use my snake first then pick any remaining pins with a hook!

by **scampdog** » 14 Mar 2006 6:39

hi bonez, heres the photo of my picks,they are made out of 0.60mm feeler guages.

if you use the search function under king and queen picks, you will come up with the templates i used to make mine.give it a try and let me know how you get on.

by **bonez** » 14 Mar 2006 13:00

nice job scamp

back on the road now! pm me and we'll meet soon.

by **2hammers** » 14 Mar 2006 14:54

sorry changed my mind it's now my new lever padlock picks.

by **dmux** » 15 Mar 2006 21:47

this one looks very professional

http://www.lockpickshop.com/p-PKA2.html

by **Shrub** » 15 Mar 2006 22:09

I would prefer the peterson pro i think.

by **Chucklz** » 15 Mar 2006 23:52

The Peterson Pro can be a bit unweildy... But its got the cool factor down though.

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