tubular pick angles

[What]

can someone measure the angles that the slots for the "picks" are at on a tubular pick for me, both a 7 and 8 pin pick if possible.

[What]

can someone also measure the diameter of the tube in the slots, out of the slots, and the interior.

[Omikron]

You might get better info if you can find the patents for various tubular locks. I'd try searching the patent office for ACE or ACE II type locks.

I don't currently have a calliper, or I'd give you the measurements myself. Good luck.

[jordyh]

can someone measure the angles that the slots for the "picks" are at on a tubular pick for me, both a 7 and 8 pin pick if possible.

Are you making your own tubular pick?

[bembel]

Should be 45° for a 7 pin lock. 7 pins +1 = 8

360/8 = 45°
360/9 = 40°


In another forum I just suggested using a tubular key for making a pick. It already has all the measurements you need, just saw off the handle and prolonge the key cuts across the remaining tube. Insert 7 feelers and fit it into a 2nd tube.

Rough description, but I hope you got the idea.

[What]

can someone measure the angles that the slots for the "picks" are at on a tubular pick for me, both a 7 and 8 pin pick if possible.

Are you making your own tubular pick?

yes i am, i have access to a machine shop and all the stock metal i want.

[jordyh]

can someone measure the angles that the slots for the "picks" are at on a tubular pick for me, both a 7 and 8 pin pick if possible.

Are you making your own tubular pick?

yes i am, i have access to a machine shop and all the stock metal i want.

I love you for wanting to make such a sweet tool.
Be a good boy and make a guide on it, even though there are some around.

[What]

I love you for wanting to make such a sweet tool.
Be a good boy and make a guide on it, even though there are some around.

do i smell some sarcasm?

but i will try to make a guide on it, if i have time...

[illusion]

I think he was saying: "That's cool, please help others do the same"

[What]

I think he was saying: "That's cool, please help others do the same"

i was referring to the "Be a good boy" part.

[What]

any body with the diameter?

i unfortunately dont have access to any tubular keys at the present

[jordyh]

I think he was saying: "That's cool, please help others do the same"

i was referring to the "Be a good boy" part.

Sorry if it come over as sarcastic, i was merely overjoyed.
Good luck on it, and please, kep us updated, i'm more than interested in tubulars.

yours,

jordy

[Nasydave]

I posted some measurements somewhere in the got questions forum about a month or two ago. Do a search for me (i think I found it on Jan 3rd, but don't know how to link it here)

As far as the angles, all of the tubulars are at 45. the 7's are really divided into 8ths with one blank where the slot is. The 8's are also divided into 8ths, but the slot is at a wierd angle compared to the pins.