Would like some suggestions.....

[illusion]

I think it's great that you're doing this, and wish you luck

[Gallows]

Well, I have been messing around with some stuff and I am still having some trouble figuring it out. I have tried the modeling clay but it just does not seem to hold the exact way I need it to...

I have a lot of trouble picking padlocks simply because they need to be held correctly in order to actually pick them.

Although I have been having problems, I did manage to pop the last pin on my downstairs backdoor. It's slow, but it is progress. Thanks for your help guys, I will keep working at it!

[vector40]

Really what you'll want is something like a hobby vice to hold your locks for you. That's nice for anyone.