Does this lock have spools or mushrooms?

[Camarda]

Can you tell me if anyone of you know this lock. It is a Hampton padlock, it has layers of steel(looks like a masterlock). Its 40 MM. It has four pins. It comes in a blue and black plastic casing, but you can cut it off.

If anyone has this lock can you tell me if it has spools or mushrooms. Tell me if I need to have more details.

Thanks

[CitySpider]

Secondhand information, and might not be remembering correctly, but I believe it has a couple of mushroom pins. You should be able to tell, though -- if you can't tell what kind of security pins it has, you should be able to tell whether it does or not.

[salzi684]

I have a hampton padlock but I have never taken it apart so I am not sure what kind of security pins it has but, from feel alone I would bet a lot of money that it does have them.

[Camarda]

Ive picked that thing about 6 times or so with a little screwdriver and a bobbypin. Do you think thats a good lock to practice on without proffesional picks? BTW I have picks coming in the mail, and today Im going to get a Kwikset deadbolt and a masterlock No.3. Are they good to practice on?

Thanks alot

[CaptHook]

Great choices, the padlock may throw you a curveball till you get used to the spring load, but youll be fine. Get yourself a 4" piece of 1/2" dowel rod, and you can repin the deadbolt till your fingers go numb
Chuck

[Camarda]

Do you reccomend putting the deadbolt into some wood or will it be fine just picking the tiny cylinder?

[Mad Mick]

Im going to get a Kwikset deadbolt and a masterlock No.3. Are they good to practice on?

Very good. Many of us on this forum have practiced on these particular locks.

As 'Hook stated, the spring pressure on the plug of the Master No3 is something to get used to, such as any padlock which has this feature, but once you recognise it, you adjust to it.

[CaptHook]

I would start by holding it in my hands, then when you want to progress to working on mounted locks, you will definately have to mount it when you are comfortable with the 5 pin cylinder. Mounted locks tend to give less felt feedback than just holding it.
Chuck

[Camarda]

Thanks

I like masterlocks because you can apply pressure any which way you want.

[Mad Mick]

Mounted locks tend to give less felt feedback than just holding it.

Even the situation where an identical lock which you have successfully picked in the comfort of your home, when mounted properly to a door, can become a nightmare due to unfamiliar picking circumstances. Imagine kneeling in the pouring rain, 2AM with no light, you're tired and cold, and the customer wants in 'right now'. Never been in that situation myself, but I'm sure I'd be a little perturbed...[/quote]