New Schlage Deadbolt

[poor paperclip picker]

About 2 days ago I went to the local Menards store, looking to get a new lock. I was with my friends and one of them would just touch every lock and say "Hey this looks like a good one" and usually there were just wafer locks for windows. But after browsing in the deadbolt section, he told me to get this one lock. I looked at it and it was a Schlage B360 Single Cylinder Deadbolt. It even claims "Pick resistant pins"

He said " Get it, it's only $10." First thing I did was wonder why this before $30 lock is now only $10. I am still not sure why it was on sale for that cheap. (The only wrong thing I have noticed it that the Key alike code on the box does not match the keys that are inside) But the keys do work in the lock. I have not got to play with it yet, but I think I am going to start right now.

Just wanted to share my good find with all of you

[freakparade3]

Good find!! Schlage locks are a good step up. They can be pretty tricky to pick. If you want a few tips I find that using light tension is best. Also make a tension wrench with a very small tip to insert into the top of the keyway. The tip must be short enough so it does not touch the pins. Tension at the top of the keyway works best for me with Schlage locks. The keyways are smaller and more obstructed then you will likely be used to. Top tension gives you more room.

[poor paperclip picker]

Thanks freakparade for the tips, I have picked a Schlage KIK before but this dead bolt is a step up.

There are four spool pins and one normal top pin. I have been working my way from 2 pins in it up and it is working pretty good. I am getting a good feel for spool pins and how to pick them.

[Eyes_Only]

I think once you can pick a Schlage lock you've graduated out of the beginner level lockpicker. It's an awesome feeling to be able to defeat those nasty spool pins.

[poor paperclip picker]

I think once you can pick a Schlage lock you've graduated out of the beginner level lockpicker. It's an awesome feeling to be able to defeat those nasty spool pins.

I agree I have worked my way to get the three out of four successfully picked so once I can can get the fourth pin((normal) I havent played with the new pinning of 3 spools and 1 normal, I got the 3 spools then had to watch my friends dog) then I will work up to the real pinning in the lock (3 spools then 1 normal, then 1 more spool). So far I think I am doing good with them.

I now know how spool pins feel and how to pick them. It is a great feeling

[muskratt]

congratulations are there for you when you get it open with the standard pinning.

[josh0094]

good job! can anyone suggest a lock with 1 or 2 spool pins?

[niksoft]

Josh, are you looking for a door lock, a mortise cylinder, padlock? I find it easier to carry around padlocks, if you want to go that way, then maybe a master No. 140 or 160? As far as door locks, there are probably other more qualified people to recommend you some choices.

[poor paperclip picker]

After taking a few days off for my electrical classes, I have just picked the whole dead bolt (all 5 pins). I am pretty excited about it. Now my challenge is still my Chateau C970 . Hopefully soon I will be able to pick that one.