What is the name of this lock(what kind of lock is is)

by **Andars** » 12 Mar 2007 19:41

Hi guys

I would like some help to identify this lock so i can buy a bumpkey to it(or make my own)

Need to know the brand of the lock

Thanks in advance

Ps.dont know wich side is up or down......

/Andars

http://img182.imageshack.us/img182/2746/dsc00350me7.jpg

Edited Large picture to link - Zeke79

by **zeke79** » 12 Mar 2007 19:45

We really cannot see in that pic, it is too dark. On the other hand, it doesnt look like a practice lock to me. It appears to be installed on a door, cabinet, etc. DO not pick or bump locks in use.

by **lockedin** » 12 Mar 2007 20:02

It's a wafer lock. Those are so easily picked people don't bother with bump keys for those. Actually, I don't even know if bump keys can be made for wafer locks, but I have never heard of one. They work with springs, so probably.

by **CVScam** » 12 Mar 2007 20:37

I tried to bump a wafer lock and just ended up bending the wafers. I didn't try it again since I don't own very many practice wafer locks to destroy(they are so easy to pick there is no point practicing on them).

by **unbreakable** » 12 Mar 2007 21:01

Looks like the wafer lock they put on cheesy firesafes or cash boxes....

Whats it on, and can you get us a clearer pic of the lock?

by **JackNco** » 13 Mar 2007 1:36

It looks like the wafer locks we have on almost all lockers in the UK. But as Zeke has already said. it looks like its in use so I wouldn't recommend you picking it.

May i ask why you need/want to open this lock in particular?

All the best

John

by **lunchb0x** » 13 Mar 2007 3:17

wafer locks cant be bumped

also from what i can see from the pic, which isnt verry much the key for it would only have one shoulder, and it looks like the key way is slightly to the bottom of the barrel so i would guess its a single sided wafer lock, try something like a L and F keys (silca LF31R) also knowing where your from will help a bit

by **lockedin** » 13 Mar 2007 4:16

JackNco wrote:It looks like the wafer locks we have on almost all lockers in the UK. But as Zeke has already said. it looks like its in use so I wouldn't recommend you picking it.

Can somebody please tell me the last time they've seen a wafer lock that looked like it was not in use? These are exclusively on cheap safes and cabinets. :roll:

To the OP, if it is in use (meaning not in your use) and you have an unsquelchable desire to pick a wafer lock, go to your hardware store and buy a cam lock for around $3.

by **JackNco** » 13 Mar 2007 4:45

lockedin wrote:
JackNco wrote:It looks like the wafer locks we have on almost all lockers in the UK. But as Zeke has already said. it looks like its in use so I wouldn't recommend you picking it.

Can somebody please tell me the last time they've seen a wafer lock that looked like it was not in use? These are exclusively on cheap safes and cabinets. To the OP, if it is in use (meaning not in your use) and you have an unsquelchable desire to pick a wafer lock, go to your hardware store and buy a cam lock for around $3.

The first lock I picked was a cheap wafer lock as it was to hand, and I keep a couple about that been given/collected since I started picking locks... but i'm not sure what your point is?

I made that post as it looks identical to the lockers you find in schools, Gyms and places of work here in the UK. and seeing as Zeke is not from the UK and I know most lockers in north America use padlocks. I thought ide make a point and assume people would read between the lines that I don't think this is on the level. Especially as my Gym uses locks like this and people usually leave Wallets, Phones, CD Players and Car keys in these lockers.

All the best

John

by **jimb** » 13 Mar 2007 6:17

Looks like a file cabinet lock to me. Why do you need to open it?

by **Shrub** » 13 Mar 2007 7:18

Wafer locks cant be bumped even if DB's video shows you can

That lock is a wafer lock,

The lock is highly likely on a set of green fileing cabinet draws (3 or 4 draw set),

The lock is likely a lowe and fletcher single sided wafer lock (or generic copy),

We arent tellign you how to open this on here regardless of your good or bad intentions this is because if YOU are all above board and doing this perfectly legitimately we cant guarentee the NEXT person to read this thread is,

I will leave this thread open for your right to reply but i urge the other members to hold off on any info pertaining to this lock for the reasons i state,

by **Andars** » 13 Mar 2007 8:41

Hi guys

Thanks for the help,it is a lock on a electrical box in my new house in Finland :-)

Its a small house with one very small house were the waterpump and electrical is.Never got the key from the previous owner and i am new in lockpicking and would like to try to open the lock without destroying it:-)

Im gonna look up this "wafer lockpicking" thing and try to pick it.

Take it easy:-)

/Andars

by **Shrub** » 13 Mar 2007 8:48

I will say that i dont think you are allowed to open such boxes, it may be the one under your kitchen sink that your allowed to play with but if its the point where the electric, water etc comes into your house then you must not play with it and will likely carry a hard punnishment if found out (highly likely to be found out or mess the lock up if your not good at picking)

The main rule of not only this site but also the general 'ethical' lockpicking community is to............
NEVER PICK LOCKS THAT ARE IN USE
NEVER PICK LOCKS THAT ARENT YOURS

And this is very adpt in this situation,

You mustent pick that lock nor will we help you to do so,

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