Tubular Lock Picking made easy

[pickmonger]

Some may find this a good explanation of how to open a 7 pin tubular

inherent weaknesses of 7pin tubular locks
Written by surbo
Tuesday, 18 October 2005


http://www.i-hacked.com/content/view/199/48/

[grit1]

I think the stuff covered in this guide is pretty obvious if you own a tubular pick such as the one displayed - these typically also come with instruction sheets. I guess it's nice to see it in full color, but still is kind of redundent. Thanks anyway ...

[KAMELTOE]

I think this is just what I needed. Thanks u

[jasonbored]

cool

[devnill]

Well as the summer comes to a close and the school year well on its way, comes drinking and having fun. Many of you will come up with the bright idea of getting a "Vending Machine" and filling it up with your favorite beer-verages.

That is the best idea EVER!

[ziptie007]

I just ordered my 7 pin tube lock pick and had a question. Do you find you need more tention or less tention when picking tube locks? or does it just vary lock to lock? thanx

[Omikron]

I just ordered my 7 pin tube lock pick and had a question. Do you find you need more tention or less tention when picking tube locks? or does it just vary lock to lock? thanx

Really now, there are several threads that discuss the how-to and even links to video. At the very least, try using the search feature and spend some time reading. Show us that you're willing to put in a time investment, people will be happy to help you out.

[Varjeal]

ziptie007: The application of tension to a tubular lock is far different than to normal pin tumbler locks.

[ziptie007]

ok, i just got my 7 pin in the mail and i'm going to start trying to open a lock we have at work. its a ace 2 and I heard those are hard. if its to hard i might opt for a regular 7 pin. I went to home depot and could not fing a tubular lock for practing on. Thanx though

[Omikron]

ok, i just got my 7 pin in the mail and i'm going to start trying to open a lock we have at work. its a ace 2 and I heard those are hard. if its to hard i might opt for a regular 7 pin. I went to home depot and could not fing a tubular lock for practing on. Thanx though

I strongly recommend AGAINST touching any locks at work, especially if they are high(er) security ones such as an ACE II. Generally speaking, you can get into heaps of trouble picking locks you don't own, in extreme cases, you can damage the lock.

I'd swing buy a local locksmith and grab some cheap tubular cylinders to practice on.

[illusion]

as a side note Ebay has sold me a few tubular locks

[Omikron]

Go Go Gadget-eBay!