dauce wrote:Is it normal to pivot the hook off the warding of the lock when SPP? Ive read that some recommend pivoting more in the air using your wrist. I only ask because my practice lock is getting a very minor groove indentation on the warding from the pick. It seems to be a convenient place to pivot from, especially when a bit more force is needed.
Sometimes I use the warding like a fulcrum to pivot the pick, sometimes I use the technique Solomon described pivoting it off your fingertip. Just depends on the lock: whether that makes it easier to pick it, or whether it's a lock where I need to try to avoid leaving any tool marks.
And yes, it's common to start getting marks and grooves worn in the warding and the area around the keyway of practice locks. I've seen some heavily warded practice locks that at the face of the plug almost look like they have NO warding since it's all been worn down from years of picking.
