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Having read the FAQ's you are still unfulfilled and seek more enlightenment, so post your general lock picking questions here.
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picking used winkhaus

Postby ECommerz1 » 10 Nov 2025 18:03

Hello, I bought some locks and after practice locks i started my first real locks and besides having a better feeling and being able to set some pins, after a while i kinda am stuck. which strategy would you advice to get better? also i bought some real old locks where i don*t even know the name but they are far away from to be picked.
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Re: picking used winkhaus

Postby FranklyFlawless » 16 Nov 2025 4:35

Learning to identify and research about the specific locks you are picking will inform you about their security features and potential vulnerabilities.
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Re: picking used winkhaus

Postby nothumbs » 16 Nov 2025 18:19

It's also worth noting that really old locks may have mechanical issues such as rust, dried out lubricant, or other impediments to being picked.
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Re: picking used winkhaus

Postby ECommerz1 » 21 Nov 2025 18:41

Is it more fun to try out e-pick on old locks?
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Re: picking used winkhaus

Postby GWiens2001 » 23 Nov 2025 13:04

ECommerz1 wrote:Is it more fun to try out e-pick on old locks?


If there are already mechanical issues with the lock due to age, you may be more likely to damage the lock even more using a e-pick.

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Re: picking used winkhaus

Postby FranklyFlawless » 23 Nov 2025 15:42

ECommerz1 wrote:Is it more fun to try out e-pick on old locks?

Fun is different for everyone.
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