15 minute pick job.....

[Bailey Boat]

I'm new to this sport but not to pin tumbler locks in general. I received my little 11 piece set from Southord yesterday and when I had a few minutes I began picking away. I had already read most of the stickies and had a pretty good idea of what I needed to do to make this work.

First attempt was on a Kwikset deadbolt held in my hand, presto!!!! less than 15 minutes and it rolls over like butter. My question is about my technique. I insert the correct sized tension tool, apply light tension and use the small snake rake for a few passes and then switch to the half ball for a few more strokes and then start feeling with the half diamond and the small J hook and she opens right before my very eyes.

I guess this would be a mix of raking and SPP????? Is there anything wrong with doing it this way???? I'm more interested in getting the lock open than how I do it. I deal with a lot of apartments as a consultant and results are what I'm after. The faster the better in my case.

I went on to open several padlocks I had on hand as well as more deadbolts, Kwickset, EzSet and a National. They all seem to be about the same from a picking standpoint. I can do any of them in about 2 to 3 minutes now that I'm warmed up and stroking......

[josh0094]

ive never heard of anyone using a ball pick for this sort of thing. those are usually made for wafer locks.

try using a camel back. Just some advice as well.
there are many ways you can pick a lock. but try not to change tools so much. i mean u can. but a regular half diamond with a kwikset should (in most cases) be fine.

if that doesint work try a camel back, and if all else fails, a hook. but if ur not in a hurry. or feel like it just SPP.

hope this helps!

[Bailey Boat]

Camel Back????? Educate me ........

[Tuniz]

i`m on my PS3 so can`t give you a link but picture a... camels back

2 halfround circles, usually the outer one is a bit smaller.

or half a "snowman" pick, if you are familiar with that pick,

[bumber]

Imagine....

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[Bailey Boat]

Okay.... That's what I have seen referred to as a "half snowman"... I can see where Camel Back could apply as well..... Thanks for the explaination.... AND education.....

As I said, I'm new to the pick game, but I'm having a ball learning !!!!

[josh0094]

check out theese picks. i wasint thinking of a snowman

http://www.lockpicktools.com/lockpicks.htm


pick number 12. the one with the 2 half diamons. those are AMAZING for kwiksets.