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wafer locks

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wafer locks

Postby wizz » 19 Jun 2006 9:56

can any one help me I have no problem picking single sided wafer locks but always struggle with duoble wafer locks (Found on garage doors) I currently use a half ball pick for the single wafers but im not sure of the best way to pick or what pick to use for a double wafer. :oops:
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Postby Shrub » 19 Jun 2006 10:44

Same pick same method but manipulate the top and bottom of the lock.

I hope they are your garage doors that arent in use anymore or paying customers garage doors (in which case you should really know how to do them anyway)
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Postby pinsetter » 19 Jun 2006 11:33

To add to what Shrub said:

A tension wrench that engages the top and bottom of the keyway ( a two pronged tension wrench ) and leaves the center of the keyway open is also helpful.

When picking these, it is easiest to rake the wafers, alternating between the top and bottom. I find that a full ball pick or a double ball snowman pick to be the best for these locks.
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Postby picksmith » 20 Jun 2006 20:09

I second the ball and double ball pick as long as there is room.
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