is this a good tool to have?

by **nextlevel** » 27 Jul 2005 20:17

how hard would it be to make this????

http://www.lockpickshop.com/p-SJ-50.html

by **sublime progie** » 27 Jul 2005 20:24

to my knowledge, which i will admit is limited to reading and personal observation after reading, this tool is pretty useless on almost all newer doors because of the extra little piece of independent moving metal. also it is pretty much the same thing as using a credit card or something like that.

by **Chrispy** » 27 Jul 2005 20:36

These are excellent tools. But most doors are now made with half an inch of frame covering the strike so that these tools cannot be used. They do, however, work very well with sliding doors, older doors, double doors, some windows, etc.

To make? All you need is the measurements and you could make one from looking at it. Or buy one for $13 and then make a template. You can make as many as you want.

by **Santos718** » 27 Jul 2005 21:26

Chrispy wrote:...buy one for $13 and then make a template...

"and sharing that template with the rest of us"

by **Chrispy** » 27 Jul 2005 21:27

Santos718 wrote:
Chrispy wrote:...buy one for $13 and then make a template...

"and sharing that template with the rest of us"

by **fixer** » 27 Jul 2005 21:56

Personally, I wouldn't waste my money on this tool.

Most entrance locksets use a 'deadlatch'. If the strike has been installed in the right place, then the bolt cannot be pushed back with a tool like this. I just use a strip of spring steel if I can see that the deadlatch is not working correctly and I can see the latch.

by **Zileas** » 28 Jul 2005 1:00

It could be good pick, but I think, it cannot open so much locks.

You better find a better one than buy that.

by **sillyboy** » 28 Jul 2005 4:36

Yea I try to stay away form the real gimmicky stuff. Stick to picking, much more professional

by **E-Mind** » 28 Jul 2005 4:42

wouldn't professional be - whatever gets the door opened the quickest and with the least amount of damage?

by **sillyboy** » 28 Jul 2005 5:23

True...... its just that picking takes more skill, any baboon can pry a door open. But like you said if it opens the door with no damage why not

by **Chrispy** » 28 Jul 2005 6:05

Zileas wrote:It could be good pick, but I think, it cannot open so much locks.
You better find a better one than buy that.

It's not a pick, it's a bypass tool.

by **nextlevel** » 28 Jul 2005 11:52

all very good points. thanks for the input. maybe I will just try and make one as I am having some difficulty making my own picks but this maybe much easier to make then a pick.

by **digital_blue** » 28 Jul 2005 15:23

Why not just make a crowbar and be done with it. :lol:

Seriously though, what are you after here? A way in? Or a fun challenge?

db

by **HeadHunterCEO** » 28 Jul 2005 17:05

I use milk jugs

cut strips of milk jugs

works like a champ

as for being professional

professional is as quick as possible without damaging anything.

by **nextlevel** » 28 Jul 2005 19:37

all very good points.
:lol:

is this a good tool to have?

is this a good tool to have?

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