Pickers-block

[joshuachristy78]

So this is one of those days. I am here early at work and I figured I would pick a little. Well I think I have pickers-block, I figure writers get writers-block so maybe I have pickers-block , because I am getting nowhere.

[femurat]

Yes, it happens. Take a rest and remember that tomorrow is another day!

Cheers

[joshuachristy78]

You know its bad when a master lock #40 stumps you lol.

[GWiens2001]

Lol. Have had a Master No. 3 kick my rear on a bad day. Yes, some days you can absolutely have 'picker's block'.

Gordon

[joshuachristy78]

I spent 2 hours trying to pick a Brinks R70 disk lock, I know My problem more than anything is Tension. I see videos on youtube and watch and listen trying to pickup on sound and such. I understand all the basics, I know this R70 turns half between the 12 and 1 position. I know I have to find that magic spot. I am determined to beat this lock, I know it all starts with baby steps. I believe though if I can master the tension I will solve 95% of my struggle.

[74TR6]

Good Days and Bad Days: very true; for a long time I thought it was just me. And it applies to many activities. Locks: I pulled out three American 5200 (older and full of security pins); had never picked them and opened all three in short time. Now I have a series 50 I have fought with for two evenings. Best "Good Day" open was a small cannonball style safe in lobby of a local bank. One of those good days + a lot of luck + a little skill and it is open

Not just our locks. Had a few good and bad days doing body work on a '28 ccpu Model A this summer. Some days ever tap of hammer netted great results; some days ever strike resulted in dent or crease to be worse. Take a break, walk away for some time, do something else and come back

[billdeserthills]

Most likely it is the amount of tension being applied, as even a chimp can probably rake pins in a lock. The easiest way to teach yourself
the correct tension is to take apart a lock cylinder and remove the top pins, springs and bottom pins in two or three chambers. That way
you can concentrate on the amount of tension. You can use an AA battery as a follower, or even a rolled-up page of paper

[joshuachristy78]

I have some that I can re-pin easy one being a cutaway. I am trying to master some disk locks for now. I just need to Practice Practice Practice