Pick description

[geno]

First off I want to say the search function only works 5% of the time for me, so don't tell me to search. When I put in more than one word and search for all terms I am generally met with zero results.

I was wondering if there was a list of all the picks that included pictures and a description of their popular uses.

Here is what seems to be the popular picks. I numbered them to make thing easier. Please add any that aren't listed.

First I would like to know their proper names. Then I would like everyone to describe what picks they like for what locks. Perhaps even a certain technique they use. Also, if you use a certain tension wrench for certain pics please add that.







thanks to Chrispy for the pick templates.

[zekeo]

before this person gets flamed, I just wanted to say I tried the search. I came up with no results for "pick uses" "pick techniques" "pick types" "hook pick" "diamond pick" and a few others. It does seem like something is wrong with the search feature.

[Ezer]

viewtopic.php?t=6117

If you don't like the sites search feature, get Google toolbar and use that, but you still have to search.

[Chrispy]

That's exactly the thread I was going to post a link to

By the way, that tempate is an old one. My picks have been slimmed down to fit a wider variety of locks and No. 15 has had the end prongs grinded off a bit to allow better entry and easier manipulation. I also have about 13-15 more picks that I've made since then that I need to include in my next pick photocopy template. Mostly rakes, a couple of slimmer feelers.

[Gomer]

Expecting someone to use google toolbar is rediculous if they choose not to have it.

[Chrispy]

Expecting someone to use google toolbar is rediculous if they choose not to have it.

www.google.com

or

www.google.com.au

[Ezer]

Expecting someone to use google toolbar is rediculous if they choose not to have it.

Yes, because if you don't use the Google toolbar to search, I will personally hunt you down and tie you to your computer chair and make you watch as I install it on your browser. Now that's ridiculous.

[cracksman]

errr... Isn't everyone using firefox now?

[geno]

That thread help identify the picks, but it not giving me all the info I was looking for.

What is the pick of choice for the cheap Master padlocks?? Is there a special technique you use? How do they respond to picking/raking?

[The Wanderer]

Hey Geno. I have always had good success against the laminated type of padlock with something called an L-rake. It looks very similar to the #9 above. I used a rocking sort of motion to open up the ones I have. Occasionally I will use a sort of quick jiggly sort of sawing motion too.

The brass bodied types like the #140 and the #240 respond well to individual pin picking with (see templates) #3, the half diamond, and #4, the small hook. The #140, as has been mentioned on the site many times, has a security/spool pin in it. You'll need to find the spool pin and deal with it first, then the others. There are many posts here that describe this action. I won't elaborate here. I use a slimline with a medium hook to get the #140 consistently.

Hope this helps. Ciao for now.

[geno]

Hey Geno. I have always had good success against the laminated type of padlock with something called an L-rake. It looks very similar to the #9 above. I used a rocking sort of motion to open up the ones I have. Occasionally I will use a sort of quick jiggly sort of sawing motion too.

The brass bodied types like the #140 and the #240 respond well to individual pin picking with (see templates) #3, the half diamond, and #4, the small hook. The #140, as has been mentioned on the site many times, has a security/spool pin in it. You'll need to find the spool pin and deal with it first, then the others. There are many posts here that describe this action. I won't elaborate here. I use a slimline with a medium hook to get the #140 consistently.

Hope this helps. Ciao for now.

Thanks you kind sir. That is exactly the type of answer I was looking for.