soverign wrote:Ok so I have a few questions. This is going to sound stupid to some so bear with me.
I have read some of the posts on here. Some people say but 1 pick. Some say to buy a 30 piece set. They sell that 60 piece set for like 100$ Cost isn't a huge deal to me. So what is the functional purpose of buying less kinds of picks. If I only need 5 different kinds then why make so many?
I see the term "raking" so what does that mean?
Finally I want to learn to pick many kinds of locks. What's a good way to practice?
Is there a way to make the deadbolt on my appt take a different key?
The reason for getting just a few picks is because you will find yourself using mostly three or four picks for 90% of the locks you work with. Have
many picks. Many
many picks. But for most of my picking, have a favorite hook and half diamond (both made by me) that I reach for, after my Bogotas.
Raking is moving the pick rapidly back and forth in the lock while adjusting the tension in an attempt to open the lock. When it works, it can work very rapidly.
There are quite a few posts here on good ways to practice picking. Use the 'search' button.
And for your last question, there is a way to make the deadbolt take a different key. That is called 'rekeying' a lock. The problem is that you mention your home being an apartment. Most apartments have a clause in the rental contract forbidding the tenant from changing the locks. That includes rekeying. Your best bet is to contact the office for your apartment and request the lock be rekeyed.
Good luck!
Gordon
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