No experience whatsoever, need some help..

by **skold** » 26 Dec 2005 6:20

Lockwood is a good choice. Always available at the local hardware store (unless it's mitre 10 - they are way understocked in everything).

Purchase a 201 replacement cylinder, should be about $30.

You can file almost any steel aslong as your files are sharp.

The 201 cylinder is easily rekeyed (if you get stuck PM me) so you can start from a single pin and work your way up.

Goodluck.

by **digital_blue** » 26 Dec 2005 13:55

I think it would be worthwhile for you to have another good read over the MIT Guide as well. I'm a little puzzled how you could have missed what the point of tensioing the plug was all about. It's even got pictures that help explain the idea of a binding pin.

Probably worth reviewing the theory.

Cheers!

db

by **Bushido** » 27 Dec 2005 5:54

digital_blue wrote:I think it would be worthwhile for you to have another good read over the MIT Guide as well. I'm a little puzzled how you could have missed what the point of tensioing the plug was all about. It's even got pictures that help explain the idea of a binding pin.

Probably worth reviewing the theory.

Cheers!

db

I read the MIT guide again. Now that I know what a tension wrench looks like I understand exactly how it works. In fact, I understand the whole technique of lock-picking a lot better now. I almost picked that lock last night, I had one last pin but I couldn't reach it without a proper pick.

I watched the video about making picks and wrenches. I asked my dad and it turns out he had a whole heap of spare hack saw blades I could play with. I don't have a bench grinder and neither of us could even scratch high-tensile steel with a hand file, but I do have a grinder that fits onto a drill. The only problem is I'm missing the proper bolt, it's a tiny bit too long. Nothing a few washers can't fix though. Gonna make my frist set tomorrow and pick like crazy to pass some time while my girl is away.

Wish meh luck.
Bushido.

by **skold** » 27 Dec 2005 5:57

You could always just go down to your local bunnings and buy a cheap rotary tool or a cheap grinder.

Hacksaw blades should be easily filed but take hours to perfect a single pick.

Goodluck

by **Bushido** » 27 Dec 2005 6:17

The closest Bunnings to me is still a fair way off, especially since I'm too young to drive. And I live in a small unit and have hardly any floor space left, nor do I have a garage or any space left in my shed. So I think I'd better stick with a convenient sized hand grinder for now. It will take a bit longer but I'll be able to pick my lock at school when I forget my keys =P

I really don't -need- to pick locks, but it's a handy skill to master, especially as basic lockpicking is so easy to learn (or so it seems). Can't wait to make and test my first pick and wrench tomorrow!

by **skold** » 27 Dec 2005 6:22

Where in Australia are you?

Fill in your profile.

by **Bushido** » 27 Dec 2005 6:36

Melbourne. I really don't wanna get a bus all the way to Bunnings, buy a grinder with what little cash I have then come back with it, spend ages making room, use it once, put it away and probably never see it again lol.

by **skold** » 27 Dec 2005 6:42

Well buy a rotary tool, easy to make picks with. $14 from any good hardware store.

Easy to store on your bedroom, and can be used anywhere

by **Bushido** » 27 Dec 2005 6:53

Like the one used in the video? If that's what you mean, well, that's basically what I have. It's just not an awfully strong one, but it should be suffice.

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