I think I'm doing fairly well for just starting out

[hokiecmo]

It's been 2 days since I got my first pick set and have been able to pick anything I can get my hands on. That's not much right now, but so far it's been the lock to my gun cabinet, 2 doors, and a padlock. It took me a while to actually be able to "pick" them versus raking them, but I've got the hang of that so far. I want to try some more difficult locks, any suggestions? I took an old dead bolt lock that I have and keep changing the pins up so that I'm not working from memory when I practice.

I also made some shims from the tutorial and got a combination lock open that I haven't known the combo for for years

So what are some good locks to get to practice on? I'd like one with security pins for when I get better and one with wafers. Also, I was thinking about ordering one of those locks where you can see the pins from the side. Are they worth investing in or not?

Thanks for your time!

[iNtago]

Welcome new members!

As long as you read the rules, read the new users section, search, respect other members, don’t pick locks you relly on, and don’t use this site to steal stuff, we’ll be nice to you

As a little helping hand
Mit Guide
Lsi Guide
Pyro’s Guide to Pick Making

Stop picking your locks in use. im glad you found a deabolt to practas on.
fill in your prophile so we know wat lock

Have fun,
iNtago

[silvablade]

My experiance is limited so far as I'm fairly new myself. However, my first lock as an acrylic, see-through lock. To be honest I wish I hadn't bought it. Although it gave me a good idea of where the pins where and what was happening in a lock, it felt nothing like a real lock and may have slowed my progression. Just my opinion however!

Jake

[thunderchild]

iNtago....my compliments on the video about how picks are made. very well made and informative. you did a good job here.