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Natural progression?

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Natural progression?

Postby a_kayaker » 27 Feb 2007 23:58

Hey,

Well I picked up a Master # 5 today and blew right through it. I realize that this is a not a great feat. I was just hoping for more of a challenge.

What would be a good lock to work on? I realize that this is an open ended question. I primarily pick locks that I get for free. I would not mind purchasing some, but would like some info on not too terribly hard locks. Maybe with one or two spools.

I'm open to suggestions.
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Postby Jow » 28 Feb 2007 0:35

I've found a great place to get locks (in most cases for free) is from self storage centers. Ask the attendant if they have a bucket of cut pad locks. Usually if someone forgets their key or doesn't pay their bill they cut the lock. Quite often (as i have found) they tend to throw these 'ruined' locks in a box or bucket and are more than happy to give them away. They wont be any good to lock things up as the shackle is gone but the cylinders still work fine and are great to pick.
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Postby Gordon Airporte » 28 Feb 2007 23:04

I think a Master 140 fits the bill. They're inexpensive, easy to find, and they have spools. They're only four-pin, though, so once you find the steps to picking yours it won't have much mileage.

For more of a challenge, try a five or six pin Brinks padlock from Wal-Mart.

A Schlage deadbolt would also be a good idea as an intermediate lock since you can load it with as many pins as you want (up to five ;-)). New ones from the hardware store are a bit pricey since you're paying for all the mounting hardware, but it's bound to have several spools, and it will be clean and without wear.
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Postby a_kayaker » 1 Mar 2007 1:05

Great ideas. Thx for the reply. I'll let you know how it goes.
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