LockPick Station Plus

[pathman]

I saw this over at the lockpickshop and I was curious if anyone had any experience or input about this for a newbie
thanks!

[UWSDWF]

not work the price at all this can be done with some wood and nails

[pathman]

not work the price at all this can be done with some wood and nails

Really? it comes w\ three practice locks (one a 5p cutaway), that's between $60-$80 alone...a 14pc pick set w\ a case is another 25-30... w\ the 10% discount that's already a bargain, then there's the cd and the stand\boxes etc... seems to me like it's a good deal...

[Bud Wiser]

If it's *anything* like the $40 schlage cutawy practice lock I bought, no, it wouldn't be worth it at all.

Mine was ridiculously easy to pick (without looking).

I believe they use inferior material to construct these locks, and the tolorances are about as bad as a basic kwikset (even the schlage!).

Of course I can't really say for sure how the other practice locks are, but if mine is any indication of the craftsmenship that goes in to them, they are all seriously over priced!

Just my 2 cents

[Shrub]

not work the price at all this can be done with some wood and nails

Really? it comes w\ three practice locks (one a 5p cutaway), that's between $60-$80 alone...a 14pc pick set w\ a case is another 25-30... w\ the 10% discount that's already a bargain, then there's the cd and the stand\boxes etc... seems to me like it's a good deal...

Why ask then? sounds like youve made your mind up already,

Personally i wouldnt do it as clear or cutaway locks are not the thing to learn picking on they are good for understanding how a lock works or maybe in some circumstances understanding how some high security locks can be picked but for learning? NO,

Get 1 lock that can be repinned and has no spools, then go for a South Ord 14 piece set then put aside a lot of time to get picking, thats all you need,

[pathman]

i was just asking if anyone had experience w\ this kit in particular and i guess adding my own $0.02.

i suppose you're right I will look into a good lock that i can change up as i get better. i'll run a search, but any suggestions up front?

thank you all for your input!

[pathman]

i was just asking if anyone had experience w\ this kit in particular and i guess adding my own $0.02.

i suppose you're right I will look into a good lock that i can change up as i get better. i'll run a search, but any suggestions up front?

thank you all for your input!

[UWSDWF]

fill out your info so we know where you are and so we can suggest country specific locks

[pathman]

done--thanks:)
i think i will go with a kwiksets.

[Bud Wiser]

done--thanks:)
i think i will go with a kwiksets.

Shrub just wants you to learn the best way, I'm just trying to save you some money and disappointment. Practice locks are a good idea in theory, and if they used *REAL* locks, may be they would have some value to them! But they are made so cheaply they really do not represent the feel you get with the real locks.

Good Luck!