buying a rekeyable lock

[Teus]

Hi there. I'm new here, I'm new to picking and I would like to learn it. I've got some cheap padlocks here and I manage to pick them by luck, but I don't feel I'll get anywhere like this. I want to buy a rekeyable lock, but in a big DIY store they didn't have those kind of locks

guess I'll have to ask a locksmith, but what do I have to tell him? someone should provide me everything I need to tell him in order to get my hands on a rekeyable lock without arousing suspicion.
- should I take a cilinder or a padlock, and what specifications do they have to be?
- why would I need a rekeyable lock, and not a regular one? do I need multiple keys?
- how do I get things like mushrooms pins if they don't come with the lock?

[reg]

cheap standard euro cylinders are rekeyable
As for how to rekey those search for euro cylinder rekey
diy stores or bigger general stores usually have them.

[Teus]

I'll have a look at another DIY shop, thanks. are you talking about standard "Euro" locks or about standard European locks?

I've had a standard 10?, 60mm lockin my hands today, and it had to be filed open to be rekeyed

[reg]

euro profile cylinder with o-rings on both sides of the middle thing that moves when you turn the key.

There are locks without o-rings (usually more expensive ones) and locks with a ring without gaps, easiest are those with an open o-ring which you can open with pliers designed for the purpose (or with disused nail scissors - make sure not to hurt yourself)

[reg]

for reference:

something like that or cheaper:

standard Abus cylinder

[Teus]

thanks, for about 6? I just bought the cheapest lock they had. with open cilinders

[Teus]

it worked well with the cheap lock. opening up the o-rings was no problem, but rekeying is very difficult. Just bought an abus C 98 lock. it's with o-rings and they have a small hole in it, how do I open it up?

[quickpicks]

If you want something that is really easy to re-key,re-core (if you punk'd it) or whatever, buy a series 1205 American Lock. I find those easiest to play with.