textbook wrote:I bought a lock, i guess it is a deadbolt or pin tumbler. Put the rachet in then tried to pock around with the rake, I just couldnt get the lock to open. Do i need to just push upards to puch the pins up? I have just started at this. Also does the lock need to be put in a clamp or something?
Before you can learn to pick, I think it will help if you understand how a pin tumbler lock actually works.
Here are some videos to get your started:
how a real key opens a lock by setting all pins at the same time:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wtl2hmHZCLwhow a rake pick opens a lock by setting a few pins at a time:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wemp-8WD9dY&NR=1And in order to properly use the tension wrench and your assortment of pick tools, here is a nice Visual Guide to Lockpicking made by the nice folks from Locksport International:
http://lockpickguide.com/support-files/lsiguide.pdfPost a pic of the lock you got, we'll tell you all about it. Btw, you usually don't need a vise to put the lock in while picking, just hold the lock in your hand.
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