So, I have a door with a lock that doesn't get used and the lock is mounted so that the tumblers are facing up (like this ^ ^ ^ ^ ^). Thus, gravity is the biggest problem. If I over-pick even the slightest bit, I have to start over. Is there an easier way to pick this kind of setup or do I just have to keep on tryin?
Since the lock is not used, it should still be in good condition and the springs will not be compressed in such a way that the pins are not over set from the start.
Keep trying at it and prictice on not oversetting the pins so you won't have to start from scratch continuously.
So are you in Europe or Australia? I almost always pick padlocks upsidedown...I don't think it's too hard to get used to. If anything it gives you a better idea of which pins are set.
