Best Padlock

[nhoj_yelbom]

i have a best sfic padlock, i can pick it just not to control. i need to re-key it and my DIY sfic torque tool has failed me. does anybody have a template or measurement for one? i believe its a d keyway

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Link fail? Image fail?

Try again.

[nhoj_yelbom]

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Photo of the padlock unlocked and the key?

Oh and a clear image of the keyway will help as well

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Oh, and also make sure it does not have the "control key" wrench fix as well..

[nhoj_yelbom]

no fix has holes exposed. just picked it, sorry no key

[femurat]

Try picking it in the other direction (CCW)... with a bit of luck you'll pick it to the control position. It took me a few tries but it happened.
If the lock seems picked but it wont turn, release tension and start again.

Cheers

[Squelchtone]

Try picking it in the other direction (CCW)... with a bit of luck you'll pick it to the control position. It took me a few tries but it happened.
If the lock seems picked but it wont turn, release tension and start again.

Cheers

Amico mio, I have to disagree. Picking an SFIc lock CCW will not get you to control. The control lug swings inward CW from 12 to 1.

Ci vediamo!
Squelchtone

[cedrice]

Try picking it in the other direction (CCW)... with a bit of luck you'll pick it to the control position. It took me a few tries but it happened.
If the lock seems picked but it wont turn, release tension and start again.

Cheers

Amico mio, I have to disagree. Picking an SFIc lock CCW will not get you to control. The control lug swings inward CW from 12 to 1.

Ci vediamo!
Squelchtone

+1

Unless the padlocks are different, the control key turns clockwise. I am not a BEST expert tho, we try hard not to sell it.

[nhoj_yelbom]

Try picking it in the other direction (CCW)... with a bit of luck you'll pick it to the control position. It took me a few tries but it happened.
If the lock seems picked but it wont turn, release tension and start again.

Cheers

Amico mio, I have to disagree. Picking an SFIc lock CCW will not get you to control. The control lug swings inward CW from 12 to 1.

Ci vediamo!
Squelchtone

+1

Unless the padlocks are different, the control key turns clockwise. I am not a BEST expert tho, we try hard not to sell it.

Correct, goes clockwise for control. just need to get it picked to it...

[pjzstones]

i have a best sfic padlock, i can pick it just not to control. i need to re-key it and my DIY sfic torque tool has failed me. does anybody have a template or measurement for one? i believe its a d keyway

the teeth on my homemade one are just under 1/16 inch wide and the space between them are just under 1/8 inch. i basically made mine through trial and error, and they are pretty much hit or miss if they'll work on a given lock. i'm talking about the professional ones also, so don't expect it to just work. it may help and it may not.

[pjzstones]

just thought i'd add this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNOI9E-dvFk
a video of me using mine

[nhoj_yelbom]

nice picking, i just need the tools specs. i dont have a cylinder to make one by. i made one from my american 1100 cylinder to see if it would fit but they are not the right size for the best. i cant get the wrench to grip the control holes

[nhoj_yelbom]

i see them know thanks...

[femurat]

Ciao Squelchtone,

stai imparando l'italiano? (are you learning Italian?)

You are right, I don't know why but I was confused about that CCW... Thanks for correcting me.

Ci vediamo