A little info for a noob

[kins]

Hi there ive recently been bitten by the picking bug ive been practicing spp on a couple of padlocks i bought and i found this lock in our work shop at home and wondered if any one could give me some info on it. Ive searched the forum and googled it but with no success. I just wanted to know if it had and security pin's or if any one knew of an exploded diagram of it. just wanted to know about this before i spend to much time picking it because mabey its a bit above my skill level. As far as i can see its a five pin lock so im thinking it doesnt have any security features. The key has aba security locks wolverhampton written on it.





finally i fully understand the nature of the site and totally understand if you are unable to answer my questions due to me being such a new member

thanks for taking the time to read this

[l0ckp1cker]

I'm not familiar with ABA locks, but judging by the key bitting, the quality of the key, and the sort of locks they sell (www.abalocks.com) I would say that this is a nice lock to pick for a beginner.
If you can't get it at first ,don't worry, you might want to start with 3 or 4 pin locks first, but this should be a nice beginner 5 pin lock as far as I can tell

[kins]

thanks for that. how would i go about removing the pins? ive been picking it with my hook and get about 3 pins set then struggle haha but im determined

[kins]

sorry just re read your post ignore the removing pin part on the above post

[l0ckp1cker]

sorry just re read your post ignore the removing pin part on the above post

Well, you can remove some of the pins of this lock and make it a practice lock.
However, having the right tools to do so will really help.

I have this set which is very very useful when disassembling locks / re-keying locks.

[kins]

i see ill have a little look in to these tools thanks for the info

[SnowyBoy]

If you want to make it repinnable follow instructions:

1: Dismantle cylinder via circlip on the rear
2: Insert key, turn 90 degrees and extract the plug
3: Use a hardened steel rod to punch out the stack caps
4: Tap the holes
5: Replace wit hgrub screws


Easy peasy

[kins]

thanks for that i think i might just take it to work with me tonight and do that

[SnowyBoy]

Here's what you're aiming for.

http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/4903/cimg5948.jpg

I used some M4 x 3mm grub screws and they are perfect.