I have a question about a pick set

[dor_la]

I am new at these site/forum and I see that you all expert in lockpicking
and its a very good forum so let's go to the question

after reading all the sticky
I still have a question
I am from Israel and I don't know
which pick set should I buy??
I am beginner and I want to buy a pick set that will let me to start at the picklocking world
1. so what should I buy??
the sticky say that if I not sure I should buy this
http://www.lockpickshop.com/page/LPS/PROD/LS/C1510
but the link is not working
and another question please
2. what is the diffrence between all the picks?? (I mean what can I do with a small diamond that i can't do with double ball or any other pick??)
3. and what is the diffrence between all the tension wrench ????


thanks all of you guys it's a great site

[freakparade3]

To start out a small 5 or 10 piece set will do you well. The half diamond is used for pin tumbler locks and the ball picks are most commonly used for wafer locks. Their is a big difference in tension tools, paclocks need slimmer tension tools than pin tumblers. Different lengths will effect how much tension and how comfortable you are picking. My advice is to make several different tension tools out of windshield wiper blade inserts and see what works best for you.

[UWSDWF]

http://www.lockpickshop.com/C1500.html <<<< that

[dor_la]

To start out a small 5 or 10 piece set will do you well. The half diamond is used for pin tumbler locks and the ball picks are most commonly used for wafer locks. Their is a big difference in tension tools, paclocks need slimmer tension tools than pin tumblers. Different lengths will effect how much tension and how comfortable you are picking. My advice is to make several different tension tools out of windshield wiper blade inserts and see what works best for you.

ok I understood why do I need several tension tools
but why do I need 10 picks??
what do I do with any of them??
can you give me a little explanation on any pick??
like what you wrote above
the half diamond is used for pin tumbler locks
the ball picks are most commonly used for wafer locks
what about all the others???
explain please on any of the pick of the set below
http://www.lockpickshop.com/C1500.html

[Wrenchman]

Hey dor_la!

Why do I need 10 picks??

You don't need all those picks, all you need is a short hook, and if there is a high pin, a long hook!

A hook pick is used to lift the pins!



Wrenchman

[dor_la]

so why you told me to buy this pack??
if I dont need all those picks?

[dor_la]

sorry for the double

but can you tell me what to buy???
the last person confused me...
I don't know what to buy....
should I buy what the person above offered me??
http://www.lockpickshop.com/C1500.html

[Picklocking]

Watch this video, I use different methods to open locks, its not the pro video but I think you get the idea, I have similar set and in the video im using some of them.

Youl get it when you watch it

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwlOUCtxSrw

[Eyes_Only]

Yes you should buy that set. Thats the one most of us here started with and it is a very good set for a beginner. You'll be very happy with them.

[Afisch]

It is true that most of the time you will be using the hooks to learn with as they are the main tool for single pin picking. I use the nine peice SouthOrd set. THe reason to get a set when you are starting is you may well not know what tools you prefer. There are some people who prefer to use half diomonds as they tend to move more smoothly in and out of the lock (can't remember who it is or if the reasons right) but if one tool does not work for what you are doing it is nice to have others you can turn to. The rakes are not so good for learning but are nice to have to play with tension while opening padlocks. The ball picks are used for wafers how ever seldom you may use them. The nice thing about this set is that it includes 4 tension tools which are important to have a selection. I have since made more to supliment my set. http://www.lockpickshop.com/C1500.html This looks a good selection for a cheaper price than my smaller set. With it you would have all you needed to pick for some time, until you feel the need to experiment with other tools. They would be a good buy.

[Eyes_Only]

Most of the picks I have in my set is just a different variety of hook picks for locks with warding designs that require a certain type of tool like a slimline for complicated keyways. I only keep two different types of diamond picks and one rake pick in my set which I almost never use.

[Picklocking]

Oh my god, I just wathed that video again, first time sover and omg my english sucks so bad in that.

Im appologing to the US and everyone who understunds English. Sorry!
Im gonna go shoot my selfe... bye!

[dor_la]

tahnk you all for posting I will order the set that you all said
thank you all again