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why cant i pick this chubb padlock?

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why cant i pick this chubb padlock?

Postby james5345 » 6 May 2009 15:13

No matter what i do i cant even get one pin to set, is there something i'm not doing with this chubb padlock

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Apologies moderators for the size of the image, but only picture i could do for the full detail. [edit- click on photo for high res image]

Any help would be massively appreaciated

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Re: why cant i pick this chubb padlock?

Postby ToolyMcgee » 6 May 2009 19:04

What are you using as a tensioner? It might not be strong enough to overcome the spring tension in a larger padlock like this one.
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Re: why cant i pick this chubb padlock?

Postby james5345 » 7 May 2009 1:01

i'm using a twistflex i've tried using a stronger tension bar, but to no avail really, i thought it might be somesort of security pin i dont know about or something wierd. .. Anyone picked this before?
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Re: why cant i pick this chubb padlock?

Postby vap0r » 7 May 2009 11:01

You need to try either more or less tension. I'd start with a light feather tension wrench and work your way up to something serious.

If it has serrated pins, or spool pins your going to have to use light tension, and feel it false set, then just push harder to get the pin to set all the way into position. You should be able to feel when the tension is not longer on that pin, and is instead on another. Just work your way through each of them, and you should be able to open this lock.

If you can disassemble the lock to take a look at what is in there it would help.
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Re: why cant i pick this chubb padlock?

Postby datagram » 7 May 2009 11:09

Chubb usually makes pretty good locks, I would guess that is the hang up :) As far as tension, use a pick to raise all the pin stacks as high as possible and apply extreme tension. If they get stuck there it is too much, if they all drop, it is not enough. Expirement until you find proper tension.

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Re: why cant i pick this chubb padlock?

Postby james5345 » 7 May 2009 11:58

i've been thinking about this all day, and i'm going to pratice tonight, as soon as i've cracked it i'll let you all know thanks guys
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