How do you pick a Master No.5 lock?

[MHanft87]

I am new..... obviously, I was wondering how to pick a master No.5 lock. I have tried it with many tools but no luck. Is there some sort of trick or something about it, cause its a pretty big lock?

[Chucklz]

4 pins, nothing special, really easy to pick. I suggest you read MIT guide etc. .

[CitySpider]

Chuck's right, this calls for a reading of the MIT guide. It also calls for a small shift in attitude: big locks != strong locks. Read the MIT guide and write that on the board twenty times, and you should be good to go.

Have fun.

[Grudge]

Master padlocks do a funky loose cylinder that requires a little getting used too, but CitySpider and Chucklz are right: read MIT guide, practice, read MIT guide, practice, ... (repeat until the lock opens) is a VERY effective way to learn.

And CitySpider made a good point, most padlock manufactures just use one standard core for a certain class of locks. They make the housing/shackle bigger or smaller but that only effects prying, cutting or smashing attacks. From a lock picker's standpoint, same core = same lock.

[Chucklz]

Definately. Differing keyways can really be a big difference as well. I have a master 6 with a "restricted" keyway, but theres actually much more room for picking and tension tools than in even the standard master keyway. Makes it too easy really.

[Picking_noob]

I think your problem lies in the feel. It did for me the first time picking padlocks. Chances are you have already picked it. several times maybe. You have to understand that on a doorknob or dead bolt once you pick the lock the plug spins easily and freely and most of the time spins 180 degrees. Padlocks are not the same. the plug, when picked, will not turn like a doorknob lock. It stays in place almost you have to apply a considerable amount of pressure to turn the plug. Because of this it takes a little while to get a feel for it. Hope this helps.

[avarice]

"I think your problem lies in the feel. It did for me the first time picking padlocks. Chances are you have already picked it. several times maybe. You have to understand that on a doorknob or dead bolt once you pick the lock the plug spins easily and freely and most of the time spins 180 degrees. Padlocks are not the same. the plug, when picked, will not turn like a doorknob lock. It stays in place almost you have to apply a considerable amount of pressure to turn the plug. Because of this it takes a little while to get a feel for it. Hope this helps."

I have to disagree with Picking_noob. You apply a small amount of force and regardless of whether or not it is a door nob or a padlock, the plug should move enough to know that you have successfully opened it. If you have doubts, sort of "bounce" the wrench a bit periodically.

[CitySpider]

Ditto picking_noob. Back when I was starting, a handful of times I had the lock picked and didn't realize it for a minute or two.

[Picking_noob]

I have a padlock that will make you think a bit differently avarice.

[PogKai]

<-- n00b here...
I want to pick a master number 5 too, what tools should I get? and where is this MIT guide?

[Chucklz]

Try google.

[Grudge]

First, these sort of questions have alll been answered many times. Use the board's search function (searching is GOOD).

Here is some quick info though. MIT guide is at
http://www.lysator.liu.se/mit-guide/mit-guide.html

How to use the MIT Guide:
Print, read, reread, pick, reread, pick, reread, etc. until your lock opens

To pick a lock you need a lock pick (a hook or a diamond) and a tension tool. You can either make them or buy them. Search again or look under the FAQs section. Everything you need to know to get started is there.

[macaba]

Marso would be proud!