Some Problems I m Facing

[USMAN]

Hello guyz,



1.This is my room doorlock of my house. As i get hold of all of my locks , i got about 10 locks so i was in search of some of the locks in my house, as i got no money to buy some new locks at the moment so i thought about my doorlock, but the problem is the Keyway, its not let me insert my picks easily and i m unable to work inside the lock, so tell me how to pick this lock, i dont have any idea about this lock




2. I have another lock which is fixed at my cupboard, i picked it by single pin picking and raking, but sometimes , means i m not able to understand the pins behaviour which is not letting me pick 100% all the time.. The Problem is after i give it tension, and insert the pick in the lock, and feel for the binding pin, i m unable to feel any of the pin bind, Anyways after doing some push ups in the lock suppose the first pin get binds, when i push the first pin, i m unable to understand its behaviour cuz it moves up too far and doesnt come back. Y is that so?

3. I have a Tri-circle Brass 265. I have Repinned it, for learning how to Play with Spool Pins, it has 4 normal pins, 2 spool pins, The Problem is when I insert 3 normal pins & 2 spool pins, it works fine but, whenever i add another, the last normal pin, it behaves abnormal, by not binding any pin, YES , No pins bind even at gr8 torque :'( wots going on?

THANKS

[bpc293]

the first one the small lock. have you tryed making small picks like out of a bobby pin or a safty pin with a very slight hook at the end.

[jgardhouse]

Generic Sensible Advice: Do not pick a lock that you rely on - you're just asking for problems (eg broken pick, extra wear and tear etc.)

Otherwise, Practice makes slightly better

[cracksman]

1. If you can get a set of Peterson's picks slender set you should be able to get at the lock more easily, (Southord slimlines are ok, but they are as thick as regular picks and probably won't help with that keyway). If you can't get them, make some of your own. The key is to go at the pins at an angle, just takes some getting used to.

2. The lock may be all gunked up inside making the pins act odd, try cleaning it out.

3. I have no idea, I have had that feeling before, no pins binding, but there has to be one that does. Try lighter tension, and count each pin as you test it so that you are sure that you are manipulating each one seperately. I also find throwing it at the wall and calling it a few names helps, not to open it, but I feel better afterwards

[bpc293]

like jgaurdhouse said dont do it. if thats the lock that secures your home maybe you shouldn't chance it.

[USMAN]

Thanks Guyz, but still open for senior members

[Varjeal]

Not that I need to back up what the rest have said, because its all spot on, but if makes ya feel better.....

Ditto to everything said so far. In addition, if you really insist on attempting to pick this lock, trying installing it with the pins at the top, and use/make picks with thinner, smaller tips.

Btw, its not necessarily a good idea to to 'dis those with "lower" post counts. This doesn't necessarily make them a nOOb, it just means they are new. Just a tip.

[USMAN]

Thanks !

[Bump]

Thanks !

Well said Varjeal! He'll be lucky to get a sensible reply to any of his questions ever again!

[illusion]

Thanks !

Well said Varjeal! He'll be lucky to get a sensible reply to any of his questions ever again!

Get your tongue out of Varjeal's ears!

Edited by 'Goon, Re: Illusion you are not Brick Top.

[Bump]

Wasn't aiming for his ear!

[USMAN]

hi Bump! i know the people around are nice. thanks for visiting this thread atleast.

Can someone tell me how to clean the lock which i cannot open from its place, like my cupboard lock or drawer one?

Thanks

[Varjeal]

The best way to clean the lock is to actually use the key...I know this may sound a bit weird, but here's how it would work.

Step 1. Get yourself some teflon or silicon spray lubricant and some paper towel or an old (but clean) rag.

Step 2. Thoroughly spray inside the lock cylinder with a healthy dose of the spray lube.

Step 3. Rapidly insert and withdraw key, wiping the key off each time with the rag. The first few times you key will likely be covered with gunk. It's important to remove as much of this as possible.

Step 4. Repeat step three until the key comes out very clean and with very little lubricant residue. This will take awhile.

Now your locks is both lubricated and clean enough not to inhibit the picking action.

Warning: When using this method on drawer locks, etc. make sure that whatever is inside is protected from the possibility of spray getting on it, and from possible rundown along the back of the drawer/door either by removing whatever is inside or covering it up with a towel, etc.

Enjoy.

[USMAN]

Wohooooo!! Hatts Off to Varjeal.

This method works gr8 for me, i cleaned all of my locks which were started becoming dirty andd the wonderful thing is it was very discouraging for me that i wasnt able to open some of my locks, but now i can open them in Seconds hehe Thanks once agin Varjeal.

[Anziano Jackson]

My uncle is a locksmith, and to clean locks, or at least loosen them up with graphite. He uses a small bulb syringe (like to clean out babies ears) or a small old school ketchup bottle and just blows a little inside. Other methods get too much inside.