kaba drawer/cabinet slam lock

[mr_chris79]

hi i just got my first dimple lock and im looking for advice on pick types and info about opening this lock,sorry but i havent figured out how to put a pic up here yet,advice on that too would be great if someone can help...

[mr_chris79]

does nobody on this site help newbies out anymore? please all im after is what type of pick should i add to my set and a little advice how to learn a new technique

[freakparade3]

Not many people check the site on the weekends. I don't knoe much about dimple locks so I'm no help. I'm sure tomorrow you will have many replies.

[mr_chris79]

thanks freakparade3 i really appreciate the fact that you posted a reply to me,it feels like alot of people dont want to help new members because of the actions of a few idiots on this site having spoiled it for genuine new starters to the hobby,ive tried doing a search but didnt find anything useful,could be me not knowing how to get the best search results though. all i can say is i hope there are more of you on this site freakparade3 and im just going to go for it with this lock and some picks and see what happens till i get pointed the right direction

[Safety0ff]

viewtopic.php?t=2980&start=15

I've never had a dimple lock or picked one, hope that link helps.

[bumber]

Dont get all upset if no one answers your post instantly, I mean if the guys on this site can help you THEY WILL and they will be glad to. I mean its not like hearing how to pick it is gonna make you go out and knock out that lock, if you can't be calm waiting on a reply you wont be calm enough to open the harder locks that take hours to open for the first time... And a late Welcome to A Great site

[mr_chris79]

all i can say is thanks bumber and SafetyOff for the posts,bumber you had me laughing my socks off because its so true and thats a great link from SafetyOff thanks very much guys! all i needed was a start,ive been messing about with this lock for 6 hours in total now,the longest sesh was when i got it for 2hours before i noticed i couldnt hold my half ball pick properly as my hand had locked up,no pun intended

[mr_chris79]

really sorry for the double post but has anyone got any pictures of the picks i might use?

[JackNco]

souber dimple picks are a favorite among locksmiths.

People have different techniques, but there are specific dimple picks. Some people also modify hooks or even use a normal hook without modification and just slip it in sideways if the keyway allows.

some people also have great luck with rakes and Bogotá picks when the key way allows.

John

[mr_chris79]

hi john yet again my thanks for your tips,sorry to be cheeky but do you have any links to some souber picks because the last one you gave me turned up some interesting ideas for locks,i got a iseo double cylinder to take apart, it had 3 spool pins in,took me 2 hours a night for a week to get it

[bumber]

Link a Souber set and then some...

[mr_chris79]

i believe the phrase is OMG!!! their awesome i want some!! thanks very much bumber

[JackNco]

ull be looking about 60.00GBP plus potage if you order in the UK. and no need for thanks thats what the forums for

John

[mr_chris79]

yeh so i found out ive been having a look and thats the average their going for,i get paid soon i think ima get me a dremel...

[JackNco]

look on www.locksportarchives.com they have closeup pictures of the tips. give you a better idea how to make them and bevel the edges.

John