door locks

[locklicker]

i registered a long time ago but i forgot which username and email address i used so forgive me for having to re register.

Since i signed up i brought a south0rd slim line pick set. I have learned to pick padlocks which i am good at and the tubular yale locks and also the patio door type of locks.

I would like to learn to pick a different type of lock.
It is the same type of lock that is on my back door

it has a key that looks similar to this

http://en.wikivisual.com/images/7/77/SkeletonKey.jpg

You put it in the keyhole turn it and it lifts up the latch and unlocks the door.
I am not sure which picks would be used to pick this type of lock

I know it has 4 - 5 pins and you can find them on most back doors in the uk on older houses. My house is old.

i have no clue how they work or how to identify the lock or what type of pick.

The other lock i want to learn to pick is the tubular

[Rickthepick]

These are lever locks.

older ones can be pickled with well shaped wires, newer ones with a curtain pick.

Buy one and take it apart to get a good understanding of whats happening as you turn the key.

That will give you enough info to learn how to pick it

[locklicker]

These are lever locks.

older ones can be pickled with well shaped wires, newer ones with a curtain pick.

Buy one and take it apart to get a good understanding of whats happening as you turn the key.

That will give you enough info to learn how to pick it

Are those typs of picks expensive?

[MacGyver101]

You might want to check this thread out for some good tips on making some custom 2-in-1 picks: it's got some great suggestions.

[EmCee]

Curtain pick around £150, 2-in-1 around £50, lever wires around £20. As Squelchtone said, you might be able to make your own 2-in-1, and you could also make lever wires using piano wire.

Cheers...

[Rickthepick]

or if its a rim lock... anything you can fit in the hole should open it

[uk locksmith]

I purchased a curtain pick and am just trying it out with my new mortice lock training aids. Any tips on how to use as no instructions lol

Thanks