Stuck on a Lockwood 334M45

[Blackbeard82]

Hey everyone, i'm new to the forums... however i've been picking locks for a couple of years now and i've come across this one padlock i cannot find a false set on, the lock lacks feedback. I'm guessing the lock does have security pins as the plug has quite the bit of play both CCW and CW. The pins are binding, however there's no obvious clicking or sudden movement of the plug as you would find in any lock with somewhat decent feedback, so i was wondering if any of you blokes had SPP'ed one of these bad boys before, and if so it'd be much appreciated if you could enlighten me on the trick to picking this one. ( Lockwood ASSA ABLOY 334M45 ) Cheers...

Blackbeard

[GWiens2001]

That Lockwood is made with quite tight tolerances. It is a difficult pick. Mine does not have any security pins, nor does it need them. It is so well made that it is difficult to pick at first. You will need to get a feel for when the pins set. There will be a barely noticeable set, not the pronounced feel you get with cheaper locks.

Good luck with this lock!

Gordon

[aussielocky]

The newest lockwoods all have anti-bump pins in them. A by-product of the anti bump design is that they are now a real PIA to pick too.