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What Lockpicks for Australia?

Having read the FAQ's you are still unfulfilled and seek more enlightenment, so post your general lock picking questions here.
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What Lockpicks for Australia?

Postby Wraithcat » 7 Aug 2006 2:52

Hiyall,

I'm looking to purchase my first set of picks and am a little uncertain of what to go for.

My main question, is whether we in Australia use the American, or European style of locks and how much difference this makes to picking a lock with the "incorrect" set of picks.

Also, what sort of set should I go for, and is anyone aware of anyone in Australia, (specifically Melbourne), who sells picks?

Thanks!!
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Postby mako » 7 Aug 2006 20:23

Ok; because i was in the same boat as you il help you out.

As to buying the picks it all depends on wether your going to be a lockie or pick as a hobbie. If your going to be a lockie buy proper picks. Thats not a problem as Lock n' Key sell only to lockies.

If your going to pick as a hobbie your still in luck. I would suggest make your own out of any type of hacksaw blade. Iv used cheapo blades and stanley blades - they both perform the same. Watch Pyro's video it'l help u alot.

If you still want proper picks the only chance youve got is ordering from the net. Iv heard that www.lockpicks.com can get through our customs as the packages are matked as "tools".

I think our picks are more suited to Euro locks as we have slimmer key holes. Even if u do get the incorrect picks im about 80% shure it wont matter. As i said it depends wether your going to pick as a hobby or not. Hacksaw blades work fine on every type of lock ive ever picked. Plus if you break them its no big deal.

I just learned to live with hacksaw blades. Once you do then you'll learn that they are nearly as good as proper picks. But im considering buying a few things of www.lockpicks.com.
" If you can't pick it you've always got the drill"
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Postby LockNewbie21 » 8 Aug 2006 4:31

You will need to buy a euro set, go to www.lockpickshop.com, and look for a smil line set.

Type in LP101 and you get 10percent discount sweet deal.


Sand your picks with 1200 grit emory paper to deburr and your good to go
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Postby Wraithcat » 21 Aug 2006 4:17

Thanks for the tips!!

Cya!!
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Postby Delta » 21 Aug 2006 6:06

If you were me, i would just go to LSC or Lock n Key and get myself some HPC or Rytan picks.

But i guess your not me, so really i just waisted twenty seconds of my life.
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Postby ndgreen » 22 Aug 2006 18:38

Don't know about Lock & Key but LSC will require a letter, either on locksmith or law enforcement letterhead, prior to providing you with picks.

N.
Sometimes I beat the lock, sometimes the lock beats me!
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down under

Postby raimundo » 23 Aug 2006 9:34

you need the special upside down picks with the backwards turn. its the corialis effect. :P
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