master lock no. 3

by **Zedek** » 6 Dec 2006 20:25

Total newb here, this is my first lock, I managed to pick the door to my garage earlier but couldn't do it again, the tumblers on this master lock wont stay up... any idea what's causing it to do this? I've tried many different amounts of tension.

by **UWSDWF** » 6 Dec 2006 20:28

does the key work?... sounds like tension though... where are you from btw?

by **Zedek** » 6 Dec 2006 20:30

UWSDWF wrote:does the key work?... sounds like tension though... where are you from btw?

Yes the key works perfectly, and I'm from MD, USA.

by **UWSDWF** » 6 Dec 2006 20:31

then it's tension... i also reccomend a half diamond on this lock

by **Zedek** » 6 Dec 2006 20:33

UWSDWF wrote:then it's tension... i also reccomend a half diamond on this lock

I'll give it a shot right now with the half-diamond, I don't see how it could be tension though I tried applying as much as I physically could...

by **UWSDWF** » 6 Dec 2006 20:34

Zedek wrote:
UWSDWF wrote:then it's tension... i also reccomend a half diamond on this lock

I'll give it a shot right now with the half-diamond, I don't see how it could be tension though I tried applying as much as I physically could...

not nessicarly lots of tension needed less is more

by **Zedek** » 6 Dec 2006 20:36

Nope, that first tumbler refuses to stay up.

by **UWSDWF** » 6 Dec 2006 20:39

maybe your picking order is incorrect then

by **Zedek** » 6 Dec 2006 20:43

I'm going from front to back, or at least trying to...

by **UWSDWF** » 6 Dec 2006 20:46

the order doesn't nessicarly have to be b to f it all depends on which pin binds first

by **Shrub** » 6 Dec 2006 20:49

If you havent already grab a read of my www button,

As UWSDWF correctly said the pins can bind in any order so you need to have a read of how to find the binding pin etc

by **Kigga** » 6 Dec 2006 20:50

I recommond using a variety of picks to do the job. Don't limit yourself to just using one pick on a lock. If you can get certain pins to stick and some not, try using a long hook for that pin after you set the other pins using the pick that works well for that. The hook will provide a more "push" upwards if you get what I'm saying. Remember to keep the tension on, while switching picks, you don't want to loose the picks you already have set.

by **Zedek** » 6 Dec 2006 20:52

I got it! The first tumbler simply will not go up first, I picked one near the back and worked my way to the front, I used the snake rake but I didn't rake it I simply picked with it.

Yay for me! Thanks for your support and fast replies you two. :)

by **UWSDWF** » 6 Dec 2006 20:54

no worries

by **UNFORGIVEN** » 13 Dec 2006 15:59

NEVER PICK LOCKS YOU RELY ON AND NEVER PICK LOCKS THAT DONT BELONG TO YOU

other than that pratice makes perfect

its all in the tension

regards

master lock no. 3

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