decoder supplied with the 7pin southord tubular lock pick

[wharton]

Hi i purchased a southord tubular lock pick some time ago now and was wondering which way do i note the actual depths of a lock so a locksmith can supply a key . So if anyone could help me i would be very grateful .

[UWSDWF]

I imagine you'd use it clockwise either way just tell the lockie which way you went (CCW or CW)

[Krypos]

i doubt they would make you a key.

why? 1) you dont have an original key. 2) you are supplying a key code and cannot prove the lock is yours. 3) you probably wont have the lock with you, and even if you did, im sure itd be on something.

so the locksmith is going to say to himself "ok, well this guy wants key, but doesnt have an original, and he doesnt have the lock with him, and he knows how to pick locks, and tubular locks, and he wants me to make him a key? yeah, i dont think so....thief"

no offense, but this is probably what would happen, so your best bet is to search up on tubular locks and learn how to cut your own key after decoding it. it is very possible.

good luck!

oh, and if you still decide to ask a lockie, just do the numbers from the top notch (where the turning force is applied) and count clockwise and tell him that.

[Nasydave]

IIRC, chicago keys are numbered CW, while fort keys go the other way. But I'm not sure it that's looking at the lock, or at the key.

And the fort depths I believe are one number off from the chicago.

What differences those would mean for making a key? Probably none, I guess.