Masterlock locks how many pins any security pins master lock

[spoolspanker]

just found a 532, be back soon on the results

[femurat]

I couldn't pick it until I tried this: after opening it with the key, I left the arc open and turned back the cylinder. Then I could pick it with almost no force on the wrench.
After this I tried again with the arc closed and it required much more force to set the pins and pick it.

I believe it will take the same amount of force to set the pins. What you're experiencing is a need for much more rotational force to overcome the locking mechanism's spring in order to pop the shackle (what you called an arc)

A good method I have used in this situation is rocking or wobbling my tension wrench from light to medium pressure as I pick the lock. You will notice as you pick that suddenly the plug will rotate just a few more degrees than normal, signaling that the cylinder is picked to shear line, then you can apply much more pressure in order to overcome the spring and turn the cylinder and pop open the shackle.

try this out and let us know how it works for you,

Squelchtone

I tried again to open the lock with the key. If I start turning the key and I release it half way, the mechanism turns back and the lock is closed again.
The lock mechanism pull the plug back until it's closed. This is the reason why I need much more force to pick the lock with the shackle closed.
If I try the same thing with the shackle opened, the key stay in the position I
leave it.

Anyway, I tried to follow your suggestion about the wobbling tension. I don't know why but it works! I can pick this lock a lot quicker than with constant tension.

I tried a small diamond, a diamond, a small hook, a bogota and a ball. The best choice for this lock seems to be the ball pick. My bogota is too big to work within this keyhole.
I start with spp and wobbling tension, when I think the lock is picked but it's still closed, I give the pins a little brass and the plug moves a little, exactly as you said!

Thanks a lot Squelchtone

[talbuz]

This is a great resource, thanks!

Before I saw this thread I opened a new one in Questions asking where I can generally get such info on locks. Also had a query about 141D but Hydruh has answered it, has two spools.

It seems we cant get accurate info on locks based their official labelling? The 4-pin 141D is labelled on the package as Maximum Security, I would have thought that would mean all spools or serrated not just 2. Maybe it refers also to how saw resistant the body is.

[Jaakko]

Maximum Security

Means nothing. "maximum"...compared to what? "security"...in their dreams

[talbuz]

What? But I picked that lock? You mean I havent actually reached the pinnacle of lock-picking skill...

I guess the Maximum there means Maximum Marketing!

[Jaakko]

:D I guess the Maximum there means Maximum Marketing!

Yeah Whenever a lock package says "maximum" on it, it literally screams for picking

[Locke Lamora]

i've searched through this thread (and others) and used the search feature, but i haven't found any info (how many pins, what kind of spools, etc.) on a master lock no. 150 (i found info on ML no. 140, 142 and 160 but no 150). anyone have any info that can help me? thanks.

[christianwins]

Masterlock No. 40 pins: 4 security: yes

Is there any information on what kind of security pins they are to research that further? (searching for specific numbers of locks doesn't work)

[ToolyMcgee]

i've searched through this thread (and others) and used the search feature, but i haven't found any info (how many pins, what kind of spools, etc.) on a master lock no. 150 (i found info on ML no. 140, 142 and 160 but no 150). anyone have any info that can help me? thanks.

5 pin, expect some spools, and maybe some of those weak master serrated pins.

Masterlock No. 40 pins: 4 security: yes

Is there any information on what kind of security pins they are to research that further? (searching for specific numbers of locks doesn't work)

None of my Master 40's have security pins at all. I know abus discus have mushrooms, and brinks r70 have spools, but none of the dozens of 40's I've picked had any.

[Locke Lamora]

got it thanks

[justbegginin]

master #5?

[ridinplugspinnaz]

master #5?

There are no security pins in a Master #5.

[l0ckp1cker]

540D dimple lock with 5 pins. security pins = ?.
2250D 5 pins, security pins
607D 5 pins, security pins
680EURD 5 pins, security pins

[newbie_lock]

Does anyone know anything about the 647D?

[sfi72]

540D dimple lock with 5 pins. security pins = ?.
2250D 5 pins, security pins
607D 5 pins, security pins
680EURD 5 pins, security pins

Master dimple locks usually have 2 security pins in them.