Is it OK to admit defeat?

[wizardofoz]

Some locks open easily....some take a long time....some just do not open no matter what you do!
Is it better to admit defeat, or is it a noble thing to do to get an electric pick (in any shape or form) or is that just not the done thing?!

Plus do any "on the job" Locksmiths bother with little picks anymore seeing as there are some serious electronic bits of kit out there (one I saw yesterday but can't remember the name, had a kind of electronic tuning box with it!)

What do you think?

[Eyes_Only]

If I can't pick the lock after spending an ample amount of time on it I will try my manual pick gun and that usually takes care of it if the pick blade will fit in the keyway. But if it's like a padlock thats giving me trouble I just slap on a jig on it and drill it. Of course I always inform the customer about it first and let them know the situation before I destroy their lock and get their permission to do so.

[raimundo]

Its ok to put a lock down and wait for another day, meanwhile, learning what you can about the problem from others on the forum, but to let the lock actually defeat you is a bad practice for you. Just go on to other locks and develope the skill then go back to the lock that defeated you and do it. Typically the lock is using your frustration to cause you to over tension, when you come back to it, you may have lightened up from doing other locks, Also, consider the possibility that the lock has long pins and you may be over lifting the pins. get a smooth and low hook in there and see if it dosent' magically open.

[MacGnG1]

never admit defeat! i think worse than not being able to open a lock, is picking it once and then not being able to get it again!! GRRR

i move onto an easy lock and that makes me feel better and then i try the hard lock again

[.45cal]

I have read that any puzzle made by a man can be unmade by man. I believe wholeheartedly in this philosophy. You may need to take a minute to find out what I stopping you from popping this particular lock I.E. frustration. security pins, RUST (personal experience). The plus side is when the lock finally opens the feeling and sense of accomplishment is just great.