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Which locks do you like picking

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Which locks do you like picking

Postby oaksy » 7 Dec 2005 7:04

Which locks do you like picking the most Pin Tumbler locks or Lever locks.. etc etc
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Postby Chrispy » 7 Dec 2005 7:07

Pin tumblers. :)
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Postby pip » 7 Dec 2005 7:51

i'm strictly a pin tumbler guy now

i got rid of all my tubular stuff
mul t locks - abloys - etc
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Postby oaksy » 7 Dec 2005 8:10

What do you find easier Pin Tumbler locks or Lever locks :wink:
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Postby Shrub » 7 Dec 2005 8:35

I like lever locks (BS) and find common pin tumblers less of a challenge.

The new ERA fortress is going to be good but i need to make a new pick for it as my others dont fit it.
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Postby webidiot2 » 7 Dec 2005 10:02

I really like to pick aceII they are a real challenge. most other tubulars are really easy
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Postby illusion » 7 Dec 2005 12:54

Lever locks for me :D
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Postby quicklocks » 7 Dec 2005 13:02

i love BS lever locks they are realy satisfying when they clunk open.
its probably because they are bulkly lumps of metal.
clunk yes :)
clunk YES :D
CLUNK YES :oops:
i need some tissue :wink:
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Postby quickpicks » 7 Dec 2005 13:07

Ill pick anything but my favorite is the pin tumbler.
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Postby Spot » 7 Dec 2005 14:10

I enjoy picking cylinder locks but some seem totally unpickable because the keyway on some cylinder locks (especially the restricted section keyways) are so thin I can't get a pick into them.
Mortice locks on the other hand normally have an adequate keyway, I enjoy picking the Legge BS because it makes responsive sounds, some of the other BS locks I'm not to hot on picking though...
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Postby digital_blue » 7 Dec 2005 15:01

My experience with lever locks is still pretty limited, but I do find it very satisfying when I get one. But I find those pin cylinders with restricted keyways particularly satisfying.

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Postby Shrub » 7 Dec 2005 15:18

I know i said lever locks above but if actually on a job my favorite every time is the car lock, easy to do, quick to do, get paid, back in the arm chair very quickly :wink:
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Postby vector40 » 7 Dec 2005 17:56

... easy ones?
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Postby Shrub » 7 Dec 2005 20:46

Well as far as wafer, laser and laser track locks go yes, if you have the tools.
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Postby zeke79 » 7 Dec 2005 21:08

I have a laser track lock for you to pick Shrub :wink: . If you are up to it :lol: .
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