I need help picking this lock

[wilicemo]

I have a master lock number 5. It is my first lock to pick. My tools are rather poor in quality. I was wondering, should I invest in an easier lock and better pick set or should I keep persisting with my current lock/picks.

http://www.inlad.com/db_images/thumb/5KALF.jpg <-- lock

any help would be nice.

[Kaotik]

The Master No.5 is a decent padlock for a beginner.

Stick with that lock for now, but try to improve the pick you are using. There are many threads here with templates that will help you make picks.

When in doubt, give us a few pics of your tools so we could give you some advice on improvement.

[Wolfe]

Like wil mentioned its a fairly begginer lock 4 pins no security. Im sure its rough for you at first but once you get the feel for it you'll be supprised how fast you can pick it. no.5s were my starter padlocks. After about a few weeks of practice I could open any no.5 in less than 10 sec.

Check out some of the begginer threads here i browsed some of them and it seems to be pretty complete. there is some good advice on these forums. Take a look around and see what you can find.

I've been picking for almost 4 years now and the best advice i can give you is to practice practice practice. No amount of information will help if you do not practice.
I hope this helps
W.

[jzorn1]

I can pick a #3 in ablut 10-15 sec, but the #5 is really giving me problems. Once I start, it takes about 5 min

[Pwncaker]

Yeah those #3's are easy but I tried a friend #5 and it caught me. Then again I've just began to pick locks.

[Wolfe]

Its your head messing with you. If you can pick a 3 you can pick a 5 just the same. both are 4 pin padlocks. The only real difference is the size not the lock.

[WDPaladin]

Something that I found helpful when first starting is this- do not get caught up in putting the tension wrench in the same "traditional" spot and try to fight around it; experiment by putting it in different places and see if you can clear up some room for your pick as long as your wrench is still effective where you've positioned it.

[sk337]

Yeah, just practice, practice, practice. Also, experiment with different tension wrench placements, as suggested, as well as trying different wrenches and picks. Try applying tension clockwise and counter clockwise (if the #5 opens both ways, I can't remember).

[helloman]

thats a really hard lock start of with an easier lock master lock comination lock only 3 pins! and its not the tools its the picker but like he said practice practice practice! pm if you need any more tips.

[Aprentice]

I think that the MAster 1,3,5 as well as others all use the same pin count and type. I have only tried a Master 1 - picked it quickly; I can pick it in about 5 seconds to 10 seconds at most each time. I'm going to go look for some other types of locks more pins, different types of pins, etc. to see how it goes. I'm a newbie as well - so if I'm wrong about the Master 1, 3 and 5 being the same with regards to picking them; please correct me. Also, I'm looking for any suggestions on what locks I should try that would be slightly more challenging then a Master No. 1 or The Club UTL 816; if any please let me know. I would like to find something with a security pin, mushroom shaped pins, etc. Not to difficult, just more challenging than what I have picked as noted here.

[hesevil]

Any of you tried the No. 15? I had one that I used outdoors in plenty of rain; lot's of fun trying but I'm unable to open it. I've lubed it which made it more workable but still for me unopenable. I can't tell if it's just me being somewhat new at lockpicking or the lock itself is difficult.