How to relock a tumber without having to pick it again.

[Rycus]

First off, I'm a novice and I can pick basic tumblers no problem but i have a question.

I have to pick a certain tumbler, which I can do no problem to open a door, the question is is it possible to relock the door without having to pick it again. If you turn the lock halfway the door opens, I was wondering if there is a way to lock it from its halfturned position. I know there is a tool that spins quickly if you have picked the lock in the wrong direction, but im not sure if it will work in this case. Any help?

[MacGyver101]

I'm not entirely sure what you mean by you "have to pick a certain [cylinder]"... that sounds a bit dodgy.

That aside, the tool you're describing is called a plug spinner... and, yes: they're designed to do exactly what you describe.

[yng_pick]

If it is currently picked open, and the plug still picked over, put the plug back to its starting position, use the key to relock the door, and buy a practice lock

I coulda sworn there was more posts in this thread

[Josh K]

I'm not entirely sure what you mean by you "[b]have to pick a certain [cylinder]"... that sounds a bit dodgy.[/b]

That aside, the tool you're describing is called a plug spinner... and, yes: they're designed to do exactly what you describe.

+1.....

Although what you're looking for is a plug spinner.

[Rycus]

Ya i remember more posts too but that's fine. Thanks for the info You know your stuff.

[Solomon]

You don't need a plug spinner to relock a cylinder, not with euros at least... all you need to do is turn enough to throw the bolt then counter rotate to relock again. The nature of this query seems very dodgy to me aswell, however lockies will occasionally do this so they can quickly relock the door in the event of a customer refusing to pay, so I'll give you the benefit of the doubt.

[Sugar]

Why this negative attitude about relocking a lock?
Since we practice unlocking, why is relocking a bad thing?

[yng_pick]

Why this negative attitude about relocking a lock?
Since we practice unlocking, why is relocking a bad thing?

Generally it is recommended you do not pick a lock in use:

1.) It may break or become unusable, taking up a bit of time and even money if a locksmith is needed.

2.) If you do not own the lock, you can get in trouble with the house/apt owner/landlord/campus- etc; most people giving suggestions wouldn't want to contribute to someone getting in trouble.

By asking about re-locking- it first implies that you are working on a lock in use- and second- it makes minds suspicious-

Why would you have to pick into a lock and then re-lock it without picking it locked again? In a big rush? You do not want anyone to know you have been inside of the locked area? Sounds illegal.

Of course ppl on here do not know true motivations or situations, but can only base off of what has been presented.

[Squelchtone]

Why this negative attitude about relocking a lock?
Since we practice unlocking, why is relocking a bad thing?

Generally it is recommended you do not pick a lock in use:

1.) It may break or become unusable, taking up a bit of time and even money if a locksmith is needed.

2.) If you do not own the lock, you can get in trouble with the house/apt owner/landlord/campus- etc; most people giving suggestions wouldn't want to contribute to someone getting in trouble.

By asking about re-locking- it first implies that you are working on a lock in use- and second- it makes minds suspicious-

Why would you have to pick into a lock and then re-lock it without picking it locked again? In a big rush? You do not want anyone to know you have been inside of the locked area? Sounds illegal.

Of course ppl on here do not know true motivations or situations, but can only base off of what has been presented.

+1

[Sugar]

sure this makes sense.

I understand that pick re-locking a lock means applying torsion in the other direction.
but HOW do you do this?? I tried many times, the cylinder just won't rotate the other way.

[pjzstones]

sure this makes sense.

I understand that pick re-locking a lock means applying torsion in the other direction.
but HOW do you do this?? I tried many times, the cylinder just won't rotate the other way.

it is what it is, apply tension the opposite direction. what kind of lock is it? usually only padlocks turn one direction. if it's a house lock the only reason it wouldn't turn the other way is because it's damaged.