Lock Picking 101 Forum
A community dedicated to the fun and ethical hobby of lock picking.
       

Lock Picking 101 Home
Login
Profile
Members
Forum Rules
Frequent Forum Questions
SEARCH
View New Posts
View Active Topics


Live Chat on Discord
LP101 Forum Chat
Keypicking Forum Chat
Reddit r/lockpicking Chat



Learn How to Pick Locks
FAQs & General Questions
Got Beginner Questions?
Pick-Fu [Intermediate Level]


Ask a Locksmith
This Old Lock
This Old Safe
What Lock Should I Buy?



Hardware
Locks
Lock Patents
Lock Picks
Lock Bumping
Lock Impressioning
Lock Pick Guns, Snappers
European Locks & Picks
The Machine Shop
The Open Source Lock
Handcuffs


Member Spotlight
Member Introductions
Member Lock Collections
Member Social Media


Off Topic
General Chatter
Other Puzzles


Locksmith Business Info
Training & Licensing
Running a Business
Keyways & Key Blanks
Key Machines
Master Keyed Systems
Closers and Crash Bars
Life Safety Compliance
Electronic Locks & Access
Locksmith Supplies
Locksmith Lounge


Buy Sell Trade
Buy - Sell - Trade
It came from Ebay!


Advanced Topics
Membership Information
Special Access Required:
High Security Locks
Vending Locks
Advanced Lock Pick Tools
Bypass Techniques
Safes & Safe Locks
Automotive Entry & Tools
Advanced Buy/Sell/Trade


Locksport Groups
Locksport Local
Chapter President's Office
Locksport Board Room
 

Help w/ understanding locks tumbler locks in general

Having read the FAQ's you are still unfulfilled and seek more enlightenment, so post your general lock picking questions here.
Forum rules
Do not post safe related questions in this sub forum! Post them in This Old Safe

The sub forum you are currently in is for asking Beginner Hobby Lock Picking questions only.

Help w/ understanding locks tumbler locks in general

Postby highflow_ind » 2 Nov 2006 23:00

im really new to all this and was just wondering looking at the diagrams why is it not possible to force both the lower pin and top pin up past the shear line and still have the plug turn?

thnx in advance and sry for what'll seem like a dumb question to yall
highflow_ind
 
Posts: 1
Joined: 2 Nov 2006 22:34

Postby melvin2001 » 2 Nov 2006 23:11

the combined length of the spring, driver pin, and lower pin is longer then the length of the space above the sheer line. plus it would be hard to get a pick into a position where you could push it up that far anyway, even though someone would make a tool that could do it eventually if it was possible.
melvin2001
Supporter
Supporter
 
Posts: 595
Joined: 30 Jul 2004 17:42
Location: NC, USA

Postby What » 2 Nov 2006 23:19

there are tools that can do this, but this site is about the hobby of lockpicking, not about bypassing locks.
What
 
Posts: 948
Joined: 9 Jan 2006 23:17
Location: universe, solar system, earth, n. america, USA, california, orange county

Postby plot » 2 Nov 2006 23:55

There may be tools for doing it, but it distroys the lock in the process... and I doubt the tools were be very affective on most locks.
Image
plot
 
Posts: 979
Joined: 26 Feb 2004 5:53
Location: Kansas City, MO (United States)

Postby Shrub » 3 Nov 2006 8:25

It works on some select locks,

As said on most locks the combined height of the pin stack is too much to do this,

Also as said it damages the lock in that it over compresses the springs,

Tools are available to an extent but most are home made, a well know padlock range opens very easily useing this technique for example,

Useing this tool or explaining it more is not talked about on the public site,
Shrub
Moderator Emeritus
 
Posts: 11576
Joined: 23 May 2005 4:03
Location: uk

Postby nezumi » 3 Nov 2006 12:06

What wrote:there are tools that can do this, but this site is about the hobby of lockpicking, not about bypassing locks.


The tool manages to compress the spring enough to fit both pins past the shear line?? Or does it actually break the frame somehow? (Not that I care in how to use them, it just seems a little crazy to me... I'm imagining a teeny, tiny pneumatic jack in there.
nezumi
 
Posts: 174
Joined: 18 Feb 2006 21:35
Location: Washington, D.C., USA

Postby Shrub » 3 Nov 2006 13:08

Shrub wrote:Useing this tool or explaining it more is not talked about on the public site,


Just incase you missed that bit,
Shrub
Moderator Emeritus
 
Posts: 11576
Joined: 23 May 2005 4:03
Location: uk


Return to Got Questions? - Ask Beginner Hobby Lockpicking Questions Here

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 11 guests