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please help me

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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please help me

Postby shararm » 7 Sep 2006 1:46

I have this set of lockpicks.

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But I don't know what kind of lock to start out on, and i have no idea how to. I've looked at tutorials and i cant figure them out. any help would be appreciated.
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Postby Woofcat » 7 Sep 2006 6:49

Starting here would be good.

It explains what the tools are, how to use the tools and over all how to pick.
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Postby boroboy41 » 7 Sep 2006 7:04

In terms of locks to practice with what you're looking for is a low security cylinder for a deadbolt or nightlatch which will typically have only 5 pin stacks with no additional security features.

Have a look at Illusion's repinning guide for an idea of what it is you're going to be looking for in the store then go and get one.

If you can, pick up a "replacement cylinder" which is the only thing you're wanting otherwise you'll have to buy it as part of a complete deadbolt package. Kwiksets are fairly common in the US and easy to pick so good to start on. Get one of the low security models like the 660. The ones you buy will have a tailpiece fitted to the cylinder which should come out when you remove the circlip from the back of the lock.
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