Spool Pins a cold hearted temptress.

[a_kayaker]

Took Gordon Airporte's suggestion and bought a Brinks 101-42001 today. This one has two spool pins.

Whew It took me and hour to pick it three times. Definitely more difficult than any other locks in my collection.

As I said. I did pick it successfully multiple times, but I'm not exactly sure what needs to happen in order for everything to come together. I can't pick it reliably yet. Will have to spend some real time with this lock to get the feeling for the spools.

Definitely a step up for me. A nice little 5 dollar investment.

Thx for the suggestion Gordon.

[What]

if you want a real mind trip grab one of the brinks shrouded shackle padlocks. closest thing to an american i have found(for <50% of the price)

[a_kayaker]

if you want a real mind trip grab one of the brinks shrouded shackle padlocks. closest thing to an american i have found(for <50% of the price)

Got a model # on yours? I know that some have spools and some do not. I also noticied that the more expensive ones aren't always better.

[Gordon Airporte]

You're welcome. It's funny how those four little pins can get to you.
The Brinks Shrouded is the rectangular chrome thing that looks kind of like a fancy deskset cigarette lighter. I'd definitely get the 140 down cold before I started on one. It's the same progression I took.
It took me more than a week to open mine the first time, iirc. Now that I'm familiar with it my record is 24 seconds . There's no spring working against your tension, unlike other padlocks, so it's more like picking a deadbolt.
I just recieved an American 1305 (~$12) which I'm happy to say I've only been able to pick once in the half and hour or so total time I've worked on it. While it has the same features as the Brinks, it certainly seems that the serrations are coming into play more. Very touchy, and with a more restrictive keyway.

[a_kayaker]

You're welcome. It's funny how those four little pins can get to you.
The Brinks Shrouded is the rectangular chrome thing that looks kind of like a fancy deskset cigarette lighter. I'd definitely get the 140 down cold before I started on one. It's the same progression I took.
It took me more than a week to open mine the first time, iirc. Now that I'm familiar with it my record is 24 seconds . There's no spring working against your tension, unlike other padlocks, so it's more like picking a deadbolt.
I just recieved an American 1305 (~$12) which I'm happy to say I've only been able to pick once in the half and hour or so total time I've worked on it. While it has the same features as the Brinks, it certainly seems that the serrations are coming into play more. Very touchy, and with a more restrictive keyway.

24 seconds nice!

I still have to get the feel of it down. i'll keep you posted.

Thx