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Info on a BEST lock.

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Info on a BEST lock.

Postby nooj » 2 May 2007 2:14

I was wondering how to open a BEST lock. The brand's name is Best. I've been trying to find info on the lock, but every time i google it, since Best is such a generic name, I cannot seem to find anything.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Postby Chucklz » 2 May 2007 2:32

Key? Else call locksmith.

Oh, and you seriously need to hone your google-fu. A query for 'best lock' gives the manufacturer as the first link.
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Postby JackNco » 2 May 2007 4:00

Best my a lot of locks, try searching.

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Postby Eyes_Only » 2 May 2007 7:27

Best locks are a major headache to deal with. To get those open you usually have to pick the lock at the control sleeves shearline by using a special tension wrench that can grab the sleeve at the bottom of the keyway. I've heard that some people have opened a SFIC lock at the operating shearline without such a tension wrench but I think this depends on how the lock is combinated. Check out Deviant Ollam's graphics on how this lock works here, http://deviating.net/lockpicking/15.01-sfic.html . This should give you some basic insight on why this lock is a royal pain.
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Postby nooj » 2 May 2007 9:40

thanks a lot eyes-only.
I was trying to pick one yesterday but man! I was at it for about 2 hours straight. I figured it wasn't just any typical lock. THanks for the info. Any advice on how to pick it? or any special tools that'll help?
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Postby NIC » 2 May 2007 9:46

Look at the link he gave you !!!
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Postby JackNco » 2 May 2007 9:57

Peterson do a kit or you can buy the tools seperatly if you are interested in specific key ways. the problem with the SFICs is the twin shear lines. you have a very small chance of picking the lock even if you do set all the pins.

On the up side they don't use any security pins as standard.

All the "best"

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Postby Eyes_Only » 2 May 2007 10:08

With such a high degree of pick resistance, I'm surprised that the SFIC locks isn't considered a high security lock. I have a better chance of picking a Medeco then a IC lock in my opinion.
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Postby JackNco » 2 May 2007 10:32

I don't think they are classes as advanced as they are quite simple pin tumblers. there are no clever tricks at all involved. they fact that they are hard to pick is a byproduct of there function.

Ive got a tension tool on its way to me so ill let u know how i get on ;)

Oh and congrats on over 1000 posts
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Postby nooj » 2 May 2007 10:37

thanks for all the replies.
What tension tool are you talking about? The finger one that the link spoke of?
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Postby JackNco » 2 May 2007 10:38

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Postby freakparade3 » 2 May 2007 11:56

nooj wrote:thanks for all the replies.
What tension tool are you talking about? The finger one that the link spoke of?


Their is a templete available to make IC core tension tools. I just can't remember if it's here on on Locksport Archives. I have it downloaded but I don't want to post it without permission from whoever it came from. Anyone?
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Postby JackNco » 2 May 2007 12:13

I think ive seen it on here somewhere. something that precise ide always buy though.
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Postby hesevil » 2 May 2007 12:54

It is on here, I downloaded the template last week.

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Postby Eyes_Only » 2 May 2007 21:16

Even with the proper tension wrench the SFIC locks can still be a challenge. The wrench has the tendency to slip out because the area on the control sleeve you grab onto with the Peterson style tension wrench is so small. The small instruction it came with said you have to wedge it in the keyway with a toothpick to keep it in place.
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