one handed picking

[n00bking]

hey guys, what do you guys think of one handed picking?

I think if normal picking of a master lock 3 lets say is a 4 on a scale to 10, then 1 handed is like a 4.3.

I mean really, pinky finger tension, every other finger on pick. EASY

What do you guys think?

[Schuyler]

hey guys, what do you guys think of one handed picking?

I think if normal picking of a master lock 3 lets say is a 4 on a scale to 10, then 1 handed is like a 4.3.

I mean really, pinky finger tension, every other finger on pick. EASY

What do you guys think?

I think you've worn out my beleaguered optimism.

[Krypos]

hey guys, what do you guys think of one handed picking?

I think if normal picking of a master lock 3 lets say is a 4 on a scale to 10, then 1 handed is like a 4.3.

I mean really, pinky finger tension, every other finger on pick. EASY

What do you guys think?

I think you've worn out my beleaguered optimism.

i dont know what that means, but i'll agree.

[Wrenchman]

I mean really, pinky finger tension, every other finger on pick. EASY

Yea sure, if the lock/padlock is in a vise, but not loose!



Wrenchman

[blake1803]

I think there are too many variables to answer this question. It depends entirely on the lock.

Can I use one hand to rake open a padlock for which the bitting is 4444? Absolutely.

Can I use one hand to SPP a lock with sidebars, security pins, etc? Probably not.

[UWSDWF]

[JackNco]

ive done it a few times on one of my confidence locks when its in a vice. wouldn't fancy my chances against anything hard though...

John

[jordyh]

How big is this directory of random-photo's-with-random-though-entertaining-oneliners that you have, UWSDWF?
Just wondering.

[raimundo]

if the padlock is on something, the first thing you have to do is stabilize it with the keyhole up, this can be done with baling twine in my experience, it was a steel door with a round hole maybe 8 inches in diameter, the padlock was on a barndoor bolt mech inside and at the edge of the door so you had to reach through the hole in the middle of the door, and over to the padlock which flopped, twine held it up and a pick with a finger loop and a tensor attached to the little finger with a rubber band were the trick, also, under the door inside was a catwalk, and a dropped pick would be gone forever, so the loop handle pick was an absolute necessity. the lock was a little old and rusty as well. the arm was in the hole well past the elbow. but it would make an interesting competition, the lock was a master #5

[raimundo]

if the padlock is on something, the first thing you have to do is stabilize it with the keyhole up, this can be done with baling twine in my experience, it was a steel door with a round hole maybe 8 inches in diameter, the padlock was on a barndoor bolt mech inside and at the edge of the door so you had to reach through the hole in the middle of the door, and over to the padlock which flopped, twine held it up and a pick with a finger loop and a tensor attached to the little finger with a rubber band were the trick, also, under the door inside was a catwalk, and a dropped pick would be gone forever, so the loop handle pick was an absolute necessity. the lock was a little old and rusty as well. the arm was in the hole well past the elbow. but it would make an interesting competition, the lock was a master #5 the twine that stabilized the lock was tied off outside the door

[n00bking]

no no no. I mean like hold the padlock in one hand, pick and tension with the other.

or if it is a deadbolt, have it on a door or something just use 1 hand for tension and pick.

[cav_king]

In that case its easy. I was trying to hold the lock, tensioner and pick in one hand...

[n00bking]

O no that would be impossible.

[Wrenchman]

Well in that case I always pick one handed, I hold the pick with one(1) hand and the other one is just holding the lock and the wrench...man



Wrenchman

[Phatphish]

O no that would be impossible.

Impossible? no.
Difficult? you bet.

http://s175.photobucket.com/albums/w152/PH4TPH1SH/Video/?action=view&current=onehanded-1.flv

This lock has five pin stacks, no security pins and the bitting is fairly easy, also it is masterkeyed.

Hope you enjoy.