Whats wrong with me?

[Darek84CJ]

I am able to pick Schlages left and right, Abus Diskus's, 4 pin Americans, and Baldwins, but somehow have never been able to get a Masterlock #3


Anyideas?

[Chribbe]

just keep on practising.... someday you get it...

[Grudge]

The Masterlocks have a different 'feel'. Maybe because the cylinder 'floats' in the housing, not sure. Although it took a day or so to get used to it, I can pick Masters regularly. However, I know what it is like to get 'stuck'. Maybe its time to try a different tact....

Most #3 & #5 Masterlocks can be raked, you have to use light pressure on the wrench and it takes some practice before you know the lock is picked and the cylinder is ready to turn so you can turn up the tension on the wrench. Maybe you should practice raking them first to develop a sense of wrench pressure and then work on the picking. After all picking is as much the wrench as the picks.

Just my 2 cents...

[CobraOne]

I would also agree with Grudge and say there is nothing wrong with you. It is only going to take alittle more time to get the feel of the lock. Also if you have been working on that lock for a while now , maybe take a break go get a drink and then come back and try again. This helps me when I feel like a I can not do it. Sometimes best to walk away and they come back to it. BUT NEVER GIVE UP

[Darek84CJ]

Awesome, thanks guys

[WhiteHat]

I reckon that you just wanted to think of a question so that you could post those two awesome smileys!

[CaptHook]

Im kinda wondering if theres a broken spring in a chamber, leaving a pin above the shear line.... Turn the lock pin side up, rap the opposite side against something hard to dislodge any pins that may be stuck above the shear line, then try again. Ive had a few master padlocks that Ive encountered broken or "dead" springs in.
Chuck