[edit] where can I find Tubular locks?

[twiggymm777]

Hello again everyone, I got another question for everyone out there. I'm waiting for a new combination of pick sets to come in. One of which has a tension wrench for tubular locks. Here's a link to what it is..

http://idealcreations.net/ls03.htm

I'm looking forward to start picking and messing around with tubular locks. Only problem is I don't have one at the moment. Does anyone have any idea or recommendations on where i can get one or a couple for a reasonable price? Whether it's on a bike lock or just the lock itself. I just want something to practice on. Any help at all would be much appreciated. Thanks!

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[unlisted]

Ya. uh... try a discount store, or a walmart for a cheap bike lock. Or ebay.

[twiggymm777]

Alright. Yea, I didn't really think of wal-mart. All of my hardware stores didn't have anything. But thanks. I'll check out tomorrow.

[CaptHook]

Check out local amusement rental places (that rent soda machines, video games etc). Tell them you want to buy an ace lock, see if they have used ones that they will sell you. Don't mention the picking part though. If asked, tell them you are working on a project and leave it at that.
Chuck

[pjzstones]

i've checked a bunch of hardware stores, wal-mart, target, ect. i can't find them anywhere around where i live. they do have them on they're websites though.

[globallockytoo]

almost any locksmith shop will have them on the shelf. they are cheap to buy new. <$10.

[unlisted]

Stupid cheap on ebay if you search as well. (like 3 for $10.00)

[twiggymm777]

Thanks again for all the advice everyone. After searching around on the web for a while. I couldn't find much. Then I checked on ebay and found, then of course bought, a LOT OF 10 FOR $10!!! $15 with shipping.. But they're new, 2 keys for each, and none are keyed alike. I felt like I hit the lottery! Haha. Thanks again everyone. Happy holidays

[unlisted]

We are here to help, and occasionally hinder at other times

[pjzstones]

i was just on ebay and some one is selling cut-away tubular locks right now for $1.62. not sure how you cut away a tubular lock but seem interesting though.

[twiggymm777]

For a $1.62?! . That's crazy cheap. I remember seeing a cut-away tubular lock for sale on a locksmiths website for $65!!!

[pjzstones]

i picked my first tubular lock spp!! just got it a few days ago. it's a dynalok 7 pin tubular padlock. i made my own tw for it and it took me about a half to get it down and fully picked. now i can get it a couple minutes. man i'm hooked! i have to get some more of these!

[raimundo]

You could write to the british MOD, I know that they had a lot of spares after they replaced them as keys to the nuclear launch switches

[twiggymm777]

Hey everyone. I'm back again. My locks came in a day or 2 ago. I already picked 2 of them open a couple times with a regular tension wrench and a hook pick. I hooked now! Haha. I do have another question though. They are "ACE II" tubular locks, the keys work and the lock inside spins like it should. But it doesn't really have anything on the back that spins so if I wanted to use it as a desk lock or something I couldn't use it. It just has 4 prong type things in the back. I'm wondering what they are or what they're used for. I'll put some pics up so you can see. Any info or help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again everyone

[Eyes_Only]

Could be that this lock was meant to be used as an electrical switch.