Picked Lock. Doesn't open? images included.

[WizzBang]

update. After some much needed rest, I finally found a key for this curved handle latch pictured above. it does in fact need to be turned clockwise to unlock it, which is odd...now by picking it "locked" initially by mistake, I was able to do it with a modded tension wrench and the "c" or "s" shaped rake, have seen it called both. now to actually try to rake it open or pick it, is an entirely differant matter...on this perticular keyway trying to tension it correctly seems nearly impossible, and very difficult to correctly tension. sure wish some magic auto tension tool was availible any thoughts gang ?

[WizzBang]

lil update. usually a lock in your lap and in optimal conditions is easier to pick...it's often difficult to keep it steady that way, and I was actually able to pick that lock on one of my shop doors with just a basic tension wrench and the "c" or sometimes called "s" style rake. how I did it im not sure is whats strange..I just sort of raked it a couple of times quickly out of frustration of getting nowhere for ages by trying to single pin pick it, and somehow I pulled it off, but just the once.

[zeke79]

Keep practicing and you will get there . It is tough at first, that's for sure. I remember those first couple of months when that 5 pin schlage with spools was the all unatainable goal.... Those were the good old days.

Also, thanks for clearing up your post concerning the company card. We have to stay on top of such things around here and I am glad you explained yourself.