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Same Picks :S:S ? ? for same lock !!

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Same Picks :S:S ? ? for same lock !!

Postby Fdot » 9 May 2007 11:12

Hello all .. im jus wondering .. wah pick wud u use to pick A wafer lock and a normal household lock.. wud it be the same picks for every type of lock??
and also how much tension do u got put on the tension wrench when attempting to open a lock ? ..

many thanks
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Postby Fdot » 9 May 2007 11:17

sorry , the household lock is a Rim Cylinder lock //


many thanks
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Re: Same Picks :S:S ? ? for same lock !!

Postby UWSDWF » 9 May 2007 11:32

Fdot wrote:Hello all .. im jus wondering .. wah pick wud u use to pick A wafer lock and a normal household lock.. wud it be the same picks for every type of lock??
and also how much tension do u got put on the tension wrench when attempting to open a lock ? ..

many thanks

dear <diety of your choice> I hope you don't talk in the same manner you write.

wafer locks work well with ball or doubleball picks... but most anthing that fits in the lock will pick it

as for tension it depends on the picker, the lock and the mechanism it's connected to... in other words there is no way of knowing without having you hand on the lock...

also note DO NOT PICK LOCKS THAT YOU OR ANYONE ELSE RELIES ON.
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Postby Fdot » 9 May 2007 11:42

k thanks .. this is gona sound dumb but wah u mean by 'dont pick on locks u rely on' ?? and how would u no how much tension to apply to a tension wrench ?? wud u feel the sprigns goin up or something ? ?
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Postby UWSDWF » 9 May 2007 12:07

a lock is being relied on if it does anything other then exist for you to pick... as per how much tesion that is something for self exploration
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I'm not posting on topic at all...

Postby frizzen » 9 May 2007 13:09

Does reading this make anyone elses head hurt?

This is a messageboard, not a text message on your cellphone, please take a little more time with spelling.
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Postby Fdot » 9 May 2007 13:16

EDITED BY ZEKE79. Watch the language.
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Postby zeke79 » 9 May 2007 13:24

Read the rules. No name calling, foul language, etc. Also there is no use of chatroom lingo so type words as they are properly spelled.

Wut is not the same as what. Take the time to properly type your posts.
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Postby Afisch » 9 May 2007 15:36

I don't have any wafer locks but want some, im guessing id use the ball pick. As for what pick to use on a pinned lock, half hook or hook as a preference, but anything but the ball pick works (i cant pick a thing with it)
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Postby Fdot » 9 May 2007 15:55

sorry for the foul language.. i just get adjutated when people think there superior on forums :x .. anyways thanks for the help people .. and to clarify , its

Ball pick for Wafer Locks
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and half hook for rim cylinders ??

please inform me if theres a more appropriate alternative ..

many thanks
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Postby LockNewbie21 » 9 May 2007 16:03

this is gona sound dumb but wah


Excuse me sir? Superior? Check your place, Do I look like a moderator? Surely not, I may have a high post count, but like anyone else if I over step my boundaries I will surely be booted from here.

Your question is Diffrent tools are for diffrent locks. To learn you read.

You'll notice my quote. This is a forum where people from all over the world meet to discuss there intrest in locks. As redundant as it may sound, usage of street lingo, or therwise trash language i here everyday next to a city, could infact offend some people.

If this is to much to comprehend, if you cannot talk like a normal person, like the quote, what? would be the proper word. Some may not understand this and be confused.


If you cannot accept this, then leave. You'll find no help with such lashings at people for making a clear observations of poor language. My typing is horrible, and sometimes I forget my plae and use innapropiete language, am I offfened? Feel liek there racist? No, I accept I am a guest and deal that it's life, and I am not God.
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Postby Fdot » 9 May 2007 16:21

LockNewbie21 wrote:
this is gona sound dumb but wah


My typing is horrible, and sometimes I forget my plae and use innapropiete language, am I offfened? Feel liek there racist? No, I accept I am a guest and deal that it's life, and I am not God.


And your telling me i cant spell :? .. Im not here for arguments , but to deeper my knowledge of lockpicking. i asked a simple question above ur statement ^^ but u had to be difficult and reply with a negative attitude. all i wanted was a answer, not a lecture my friend.

and i called noone a rasict, stop putting words in mouth ur iggnorant person.
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Postby zeke79 » 9 May 2007 16:31

I gave one warning so now this thread is locked.
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