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tubular lock pick can't fit

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tubular lock pick can't fit

Postby itsrich617 » 1 Jun 2005 18:28

hey guys,

I have a South Ord 7-pin tubular lock pick.

However, i can't pick my own Kryptonite U-lock (not the newest ones)
it fit the older lock like Abus U-lock.

It seems that the diameter is slightly bigger, so it can't fit(1-2 mm)

I want to make my lock pick just a little bit thiner, enough to fit in. What do you think I should do? is there any tool that you know that can scrub some metal off.? thanks in advance.
much appreciated
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Postby pip » 1 Jun 2005 18:56

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listen carefully

1......look at the business end of your tubular pick
2......look closer
3......do you really think you can spare 1-2 mm around off this end
4......gently place the southord 7 pin tubular pick down on a table
5......step away from the table
6......bow and ask for forgivness

7......go out and buy a bic pen
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Postby stick » 1 Jun 2005 21:36

If you insist on getting rid of some metal, you can use files, sandpaper, or anything along those lines, but as pip pointed out, that's a bad idea.
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Postby Surfer » 12 Jun 2005 17:55

Those feelers are pretty thin as-is, and already get worn down if you've used the pick a lot in normal use. Thus, I think sanding it down using sandpaper or a grinder will just make it weaker and ruin a perfectly good pick. You're just using the wrong tool for the job, so I would try to use a different approach.
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Postby mckutzy » 12 Jun 2005 20:37

the OH MIGHTY BIC PEN wins all. :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: hahah
................ok maby not all.. but it doesnt cost upwards of 90$ or more. I think u bought the wrong tool.
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Postby stick » 13 Jun 2005 0:15

When you locksmith for a living, like itsrich obviously doesn't, you can't depend on a bic pen; you need to get the proper tools.
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