Lock pick

[Rokintreasr]

I have this blue mini master lock and it feels like its going to open but it wont. I have the key to it and it works. I can pick all my other locks, its just I need help with this one. Reply to this topic of you can send me a private message. REMEMBER it is a blue mini master lock

[jgencinc]

what model is it? on the bottom where the key goes in, it should say "Master # ?" where the question mark is a number. Tell us that so we can help you better.

[Rokintreasr]

Thats my problem it has no number. But is a master lock let me see If I can find a picture on google

[Rokintreasr]

Ok here it is might be a little smaller or bigger http://images.shopping.msn.com/img/2595 ... 576707.jpg

[Gordon Airporte]

I have this blue mini master lock and it feels like its going to open but it wont.

Do you know about spools? If it's turning a degree or so then locking up again that's what you're dealing with.

[Rokintreasr]

so whats a spool do ive only been picking for a couple days but i can ick a 3 and one other one. so whats a spool

[mitch.capper]

You should try and look at atleast the stickies and info on the site, viewtopic.php?t=23706 is a discussion about security pins too. use google search (site:lockpicking101.com) as the current forum search is broken.

[Gordon Airporte]

You should try and look at atleast the stickies and info on the site, viewtopic.php?t=23706 is a discussion about security pins too. use google search (site:lockpicking101.com) as the current forum search is broken.

A spool is a type of security pin. That thread also covers serrated pins, which aren't as common.
Here's the animation which really makes it clear how the special shape of the driver pin affects picking the lock:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=enFRn189Qo0

And here's a video showing one way to deal with them, although there are others:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=61T7FJSwusw

[Rokintreasr]

Thanks but have you guys ever picked it?

[MacGyver101]

I have a very similar one, with a black plastic cover, rather than blue plastic... but, unfortunately, I can't recall the model number off the top of my head. I selected one with a particularly difficult pinning (alternating high/low pins): it proved a bit of a challenge, but I was able to get it open. You may find that compressing the lock shackle while picking helps a bit?

[Rokintreasr]

I think it is for luggage but I just wanted to have fun. I need a lock to pick other than the ones I have I'll pick it sumday

[MacGyver101]

I think it is for luggage but I just wanted to have fun.

Ah... I think we were talking about different locks, then. The lock in the image you posted in a full-sized padlock, similar in size to a Model 141. The lock you're talking about is much smaller: a Model 121. The Model 121 is a three-pin lock, so it shouldn't provide you with much grief, if you can get tools small enough to navigate the keyway. (And, unfortunately, I haven't attempted to pick one of those, so I can't offer much more info there... sorry!)

[Rokintreasr]

i found out it s security and hard to pick

[Trip Doctor]

Does this have a regular Master keyway or a trianglular TSA style keyway ?

[MacGyver101]

Does this have a regular Master keyway or a trianglular TSA style keyway ?

They don't show the little "Travel Sentry" logo on the packaging or website... so I think it's just a standard Master keyway (albeit a small one).