Tubular locks

[Xile]

I was wondering if the tubular lock pick in this site is legitimate
http://www.spycompany.com/lockpk.htm
i also would like to know which tubular locks are used for what, 7 or 8 pins that is. i know tubular locks are used for atms, drink machines and some other stuff, would the pick be any good for these (dw, im not planning anything illegal), or can someone tell me how to know if a tubular lock is 7 or 8 pin.

[bonez]

they look ok.

you simply look into the lock and count the pins.

[Shrub]

They are the cheaper picks at the more expensive prices.

Your right it is wrong to try and pick vending machine locks.

[Jason13]

Ya but the only thing is if you get a 7 pin tubular pick and you find out the lock is a 8 pin then its useless, so people who are usally intrested get both but thats going to make a dent in your wallet at least £80 from where i get my picks etc.

[illusion]

Or you could modify the 8 pin version to also pick 7 pins locks...

[jgardhouse]

I was wondering if the tubular lock pick in this site is legitimate
http://www.spycompany.com/lockpk.htm
i also would like to know which tubular locks are used for what, 7 or 8 pins that is. i know tubular locks are used for atms, drink machines and some other stuff, would the pick be any good for these (dw, im not planning anything illegal), or can someone tell me how to know if a tubular lock is 7 or 8 pin.

A) Check lockpickshop.com - better prices and amazing service! I have ordered about 6 times (all over $100) and ZERO problems. Good prices plus 10% discount with cupon code "LP101" (sadly, I hadent know of this untill after the second or third order.)

B) Stealing is wrong, so don't! I have found that at least here, in Canada, seven pin configurations are more popular. However, ace locks come in 7,8 and 10 pins (perhaps more, perhaps less, I don't know) so your going to have to spend alot for a 100% sucess rate - if your interested in terms of locksport its a waste of your money.

[Xile]

im not going to do anything illegal, im doing this to improve my skills as a lock pick, i had a look around lockpickshop and they have some great prices, theres also a practice tubular lock and an instruction manual that will come in handy.

[Nasydave]

Easiest way to tell them apart is look at the front of the lock. On a 7 pin, there will be a pin showing DIRECTLY across from the notch. (180 degrees)

On an 8, it will not be directly across from the notch.

Another easy way is that most 8's have the numbers 1 thru 8 stamped on the front

Although, the offset 7's do not. (The 8 pin tool is used for offset 7's also) An offset 7 is an 8 with one pin missing.

So in reality, counting the pins doesn't help....since an offset 7 still needs the 8 pin tool.

[Nasydave]

Yup, those are real cheap tools at a high markup. For that price you should be getting the better tools like a southord.

try www.defensedevices.com

Use coupon code "mycoupon007". Tools are $65 for one, $115 for both, and the coupon will knock 5% from that and give you free shipping and a free pepper spray(IIRC).



(no, I'm not affiliated with them in any way)

[What]

why not just use a normal pick and a skinny tension tool?

that is how i have been picking tubular locks...

[LockNewbie21]

I agree with what on this one. They way what does it is more along the lines of lockpicking. If oyou buy a pick for it, you ruining the challenge, and its really just an impressioning tool to use to one pick then decode to make a key for the person who lost theres. Plus most vending machines have medecos on them now so really if you want to learn tubular picking start small and just pin pick at a time. Plus vending machines have alarms on them if the proper key isn't used so dont bother with the pick. I got one and hardly ever use it. I might actually sell it to a pal i have in the vending buisness.


Andy