i must be doing something wrong.........

by **tharms17** » 14 Sep 2006 18:41

yea......well this is kinda stupid. but i need help.....for some reason ( its probably me having a bad day or something) but these locks im trying to pick i can only get 3 out of 4 pins to set......its really pissing me off....please post any suggestions to what i might be doing wrong. thanks

by **tharms17** » 14 Sep 2006 18:46

ok not everything i could be doing wrong......that could turn out to be a huge list...........try to stick to what im most likely doing wrong

by **Schuyler** » 14 Sep 2006 19:25

tell us what locks you are picking, give us pictures of the locks you're picking, tell us about your picks, the method by which you pick. Are you raking or SPPing?

If you're just looking for general tips on how to improve your picking? Do DBs exercise(spelling...) it's stickied. Search around.

Or be very specific, and you'll get specific feedback.

by **UWSDWF** » 14 Sep 2006 19:59

don't be too specific now

sounds like security pins.. look for yourself on how to solve this

by **unbreakable** » 14 Sep 2006 20:04

UWSDWF wrote:don't be too specific now

Incorrect tension could also be an issue......

by **tharms17** » 14 Sep 2006 20:13

lol....their far from security pins.....there more like dollar store quality....thats why i dont know there models. ok im using both raking and single pin picking....but they both dont work. i can get the front one the 2nd one and the 4th one but i cant get the 3rd one....on any of these...and its kinda imbarrising :oops:

. here they are.

by **Schuyler** » 14 Sep 2006 20:19

Do you mean 2nd and 4th pin? Or is there a picture you didn't put up?

Thanks for the pictures, by the way! Do you have a half-diamond in your collection? Not that you shouldn't get solid with any pick you own, but I was pretty amazed at the difference between picking this style of padlock with a hook as compared to a half-diamond.

Not only did I get more consistant, but when I switched back to the hook I had a much easier time of deciphering the lock. I'm not saying this will be the same for you, and someone will likely come along with better advice, but why don't you give it a shot in the meanwhile. Helped me

by **tharms17** » 14 Sep 2006 20:21

yea i guess i should try my half diamond......

by **tharms17** » 14 Sep 2006 20:37

unfourtnetly i got the same results as i do with my hook.

by **ericm115** » 14 Sep 2006 21:05

That Masterlock has security pins. I have one. It's on loan to a friend who's learning security pins right now so I can't tell you exactly what type of security pins mine has. I believe it was like 2 spools though maybe...

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by **ericm115** » 14 Sep 2006 21:07

sorry to double-post.

I wanted to add that I find that masterlock tricky. I can pick it easily now, but the security pins aren't as clear and obvious and easy to manipulate as those in the Brinks Shrouded, for instance.

by **tharms17** » 14 Sep 2006 21:09

wow....thts weird i bought those at the dollar store and one of um has security pins...

i must be doing something wrong.........

i must be doing something wrong.........

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