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Picked first lock. Whats next?

Having read the FAQ's you are still unfulfilled and seek more enlightenment, so post your general lock picking questions here.
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Picked first lock. Whats next?

Postby Mankato » 29 Mar 2007 3:52

I'm a n00b at lock picking. I just picked it up as a hobby and I'm already loving it.

I can successfully pick a 5 pin practice lock now(#5PPC on lockpickshop.com). It is the first lock I've ever picked. I've practiced with it enough to where I can typically pick it in 30 seconds or less. I'm sure all of you can do better, but I'm proud of myself. lol

Does anyone have any suggestions for the next lock I should learn to pick? I would definately appreciate your help. I've got the basic 11 piece lock pick set (MPXS-11) from lockpickshop.com.

Thanks
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Postby JackNco » 29 Mar 2007 7:23

Well as u have the standard sized picks ide assume ur in America/Canada So my guess would be kwikset or Schlarge but one of your local members will be able to advise you better.
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Postby freakparade3 » 29 Mar 2007 8:51

Get a Schlage deadbolt and use this link.

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Postby Eyes_Only » 29 Mar 2007 13:28

Most of the new Schlage locks use 2 to 3 spool pins in them so be careful. The tolorance on a Schlage is much higher then a kwikset type locks so it will be much more challenging.
If a lock is a puzzle, then its key is the complete picture
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Postby Gypro » 4 Apr 2007 4:41

Hi

I would suggest you to take a cheap paddlock. If you keep it under $5 you can be sure that there are no special pins in.

And they make such a nice klick when you get them :D :D .
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Postby Shrub » 4 Apr 2007 6:54

Forget the padlocks,

Grab a cylinder and then you can repin it and learn all the basics involved with that along the way,

RThis way you can repin it to act as a differant lock each time,
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