How do I do this...

[FBS]

I'm trying to pick this cable lock. The key hole looks like this.
http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/6518 ... dpfif0.jpg
It's like the most jagged thing ever and I can't get my pick around the uh spikes.

Is there some magical procedure or special pick I'm suppose to use or am I just complaining too much?

[Dak]

complaining too much. If it gets too tough bend up a paper clip and use that instead of your pick.

btw the "spikes" are called wards

[Safety0ff]

What pick(s) are you using? That look like a challenging warding, especially for a master lock.

I would not used a paperclip @ Dak.

[datagram]

On smaller, tricky keyways like that the C rake works wonders.

dg

[Dak]

What pick(s) are you using? That look like a challenging warding, especially for a master lock.

I would not used a paperclip @ Dak.

meh i have used paper clips to great success. You can fashion a short hook and you are good to go, but they do break easier...

[hydruh]

Cannot IMAGINE using a paperclip as a pick. I have tried and I am totally useless with it. If you can pick with that, imagine what you could do wit ha real pick!

I would recommend an S rake. myself. I like them better than C rakes. Guess that's why we carry more than one.

http://www.lockpickshop.com/SP-11.html

S

[cppdungeon]

teeny tiny hook. you just have to curve around the wards when you push up a pin. On the other hand, raking might work , as much as i hate to admit it...