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What should my first lock be?

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What should my first lock be?

Postby htb723 » 10 Mar 2008 21:28

Hey all,
I made this account a while back, and lost interest, but now I just got myself a lock picking set, and I'm wondering what is a good beginner lock? Also, where should I buy it?
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Postby eurolock fan » 10 Mar 2008 21:44

Assuming you live in the USA try a master lock no. 3.
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Postby jgor » 10 Mar 2008 22:18

Besides the Master no.3 padlock, see if you can get a basic Kwikset cylinder (~$19, Home Depot). The advantage to a kwikset is it's easily repinnable, and one of the first exercises you'll want to do is take out all but one pin so you can work your way back up as you develop the feel of picking.
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Postby htb723 » 10 Mar 2008 22:26

Ok, I searched my garage, and found these two locks. Would these two be good beginners locks?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=geTlJPxEF1I
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Postby htb723 » 11 Mar 2008 16:56

Ok, I was able to pick them both easily. I'm gonna go buy kwikset cylinder and see how that goes.
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