by linuxbz » 24 Jan 2008 18:29
I think it's sufficient to warn the poster about picking locks in use, but it's making an assumption that because the lock is mounted it IS in use. Also, there are some legitimate reasons to pick a lock in use (for example if you're a locksmith trying to get someone into their property).
I have a Phillips lock catalog (an ASSA Abloy company in Mexico) that calls it a "cross key mechanism". The exploded view shows three pin stacks each at the 9, 12, and 3 o'clock positions; none on the bottom.
No guarantee it's the same lock, but it might be similar. I have no idea how to pick it, other than using a very slim pick and probing the cylinders in each direction first to get a feel for it.
