Lock gets stuck right After I feel like I won

[EmCee]

As I said, even if the balcony is high up...

Fact is that if there is a fire and that's the only way out, then faced with the choice of burning or jumping/climbing down or crossing to another balcony with a risk of injury or even death but a chance of survival, that's the choice most would take even if the idea of exiting via the balcony would never otherwise occur to them.

The fire brigade can do lots of things...when they arrive. Sometimes, they arrive too late.

As unlisted said, the RA must have a reason for locking the balcony door. It cannot be because the balcony is intrinsically unsafe otherwise they wouldn't open it up on demand.

Either way that's a separate issue. I still think you should find out why it is locked and see if you can get a key, for safety reasons. However, since you've said that the reason you wanted to pick was for fun, then you've been advised why the site can't help you with that.

Good luck when it comes to your finals' week - but whatever the result, don't jump!

Cheers...

[xilus2]

well do you guys know where I can get a book that shows schematics of all of the major lock companies?
the occurrence of security pins in different models, etc.
where the security pins are located.

[Josh K]

well do you guys know where I can get a book that shows schematics of all of the major lock companies?
the occurrence of security pins in different models, etc.
where the security pins are located.

No.

[xilus2]

ok come on
somebody here is handing this stuff around

[Josh K]

ok come on
somebody here is handing this stuff around

Even if there was such a book it would probably be considered advanced.

Lock companies normally randomly insert security pins. It's not something that's in a schematic.

[rontgens]

This thread amuses me, how many times will it take for this guy to accept 'no' as an answer.
It's funny when someone wants a really quick answer and isn't researching the answer themselves, which is what someone would do if they took lockpicking as a hobby seriously.

I know what's stopping the lock from turning as I'm sure lots of other people do in this forum but you're breaking forum rules because 1. The lock doesn't belong to you. 2. You don't have permission to pick it. 3. The lock is in use. Although opening this lock doesn't seem to have any benefits in the terms of you stealing anything as it just leads to a balcony, everyone here would sooner you buy an identical lock from somewhere and pick it in the comfort of your own room.
Thus saving you the hassle of people knowing you like to pick locks that you don't own and branding you a thief.

[Josh K]

This thread amuses me, how many times will it take for this guy to accept 'no' as an answer.
It's funny when someone wants a really quick answer and isn't researching the answer themselves, which is what someone would do if they took lockpicking as a hobby seriously.

I know what's stopping the lock from turning as I'm sure lots of other people do in this forum but you're breaking forum rules because 1. The lock doesn't belong to you. 2. You don't have permission to pick it. 3. The lock is in use. Although opening this lock doesn't seem to have any benefits in the terms of you stealing anything as it just leads to a balcony, everyone here would sooner you buy an identical lock from somewhere and pick it in the comfort of your own room.
Thus saving you the hassle of people knowing you like to pick locks that you don't own and branding you a thief.

We don't even know it leads to what he says it leads too. It could be a glass door in the front of a store for all we know.

That's not the big issue though. The issue is the locks in use and everyone has said "no" yet you don't seem to want to accept that answer.

[xilus2]

indeed, I like finding internet groups where information is freely exchanged.
Apparently this is not the place.

[Josh K]

indeed, I like finding internet groups where information is freely exchanged.
Apparently this is not the place.

Due to the nature of the information being exchanged, no it's not free.

[xilus2]

I will find the group elsewhere.

[xilus2]

freely exchanged within a private member only group is ideal.

[Josh K]

freely exchanged within a private member only group is ideal.

What?

[unlisted]

Sorry, information IS freely exchanged here. You have not taken any initiative to SEARCH for your answer.

We have told you countless times that we will not answer your question directly- yet- if you just look around on this forum, I am VERY confident you can find your answer.

I can clearly tell right now (and others have said it before) you are NOT here for the hobby. Your just another teenager or very young, immature adult who expects a handout and instant gratification.

The world does not work like the internet or your parents. I really hope you wake up soon and realize that.

And I am leaving this thread unlocked for now, as I am really curious how many more times your going to ask... and claim we are not "exchanging information freely"

I'm also really close to calling a university somewhere in the WA, USA- You are aware I can see your IP address, and all your school information? Further that, why is your IP also bouncing back from CA??

[pjzstones]

I will find the group elsewhere.

you obviously don't take this hobby seriously. you're just one of the irresponsible people that give this hobby a bad name. you're only interested in personal gain through illegal actions and should not be picking locks. i can only hope that you get caught for felony b/e. maybe then you can learn the hard way because i think thats what it would take for you to learn that what you're doing is not right.

[jondoe]

I still think you should try the airhorn. Kidding. Leave the lock alone and check out ebay or a local lock shop for some good practice locks. I had the same problem as you did on a particular lock when I first started. Since it was my lock I was able to disassemble it and see the problem. And thus is only ONE of the advantages of using your own locks. Good luck with the sport and hopefully you are able to take these posts as guidance. Sometimes it's hard to hear "no" when we want to hear "yes". But sometimes "no" is "no" no matter what.