A few questions regarding euro cylinders

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After succesfully picking a few pin tumbler padlocks, I've moved on to cylinders.
I found some old locks in my garage (cca 2-15 years old), 10 padlocks both US and Euro types and about 20 Eurocyl.
The cylinders that look older are easier to pick with the new picks (pic 1) I made, weird thing is that it's easier to find the shear line using the raking technique when I turn (the wrench) to the left, than to the right. Is there a reason for this? (pic 2)
Also, the "newer" cylinders have a more complicated keyway and it's hard to work with the rake or any other pick in there. Any tricks for that?
Thanks in advance for any info!

[iNtago]

weird thing is that it's easier to find the shear line using the raking technique when I turn (the wrench) to the left, than to the right. Is there a reason for this? (pic 2)

the only deferance is the binding order and you. try spp the lock, not all locks can be raked open

Also, the "newer" cylinders have a more complicated keyway and it's hard to work with the rake or any other pick in there. Any tricks for that?

use a slimer hook. other than that Practice

[fusion]

Thanks for the reply iNtago.
I found out that I was picking a lock with "I" pins (forgot the correct term) after I took one side apart.
But on the other side, picking to the left is really easy and I cant open it turning right
Which pick is usually used for euros? Everyone probably has their own favorite, but what is most common?

Oh, and has anyone made a homemade "spinner"? I saw them being sold at lockpics.com I think. What I have in mind is to open, turn a bit a then spin fast to the other side.

[fusion]

Btw: I also found out that the lock is probably "higher safety" not only because of the pins, but it also has a pin in the upper center, which has to be depressed by the key to turn. I just made a longer tension wrench for that.

[stilte]

Spool pins?

Sometimes the lock needs some lube to turn the other side. Slimlines are great for euros. I like the short hook most.