Accurately rotating keypins

[Richie Rich]

I did a search, but did not come up with anything that looked like it fully answered my question.

So, I'm about to buy some picks and can't find anything related to rotating keypins accurately. I want to be able to spin a keypin in 1 direction, (clockwise or counter) in a controlled manner.

What would be the best shape pick to accomplish this and should I be using it on the bottom of the keypin, (moving the pick handle from left to right) or the side of the keypin cylinder, (moving the pick in and out)

Apologies if this has been answered, but perhaps my search terminology skills are lacking!

Thanks,

Richie

[Squelchtone]

Assuming you are trying to pick a Medeco lock, a half diamond or hook pick inserted at 45 degrees and pushed in or pulled out will properly hook the pin and rotate it to a desired angle.

Not sure what you searched for, but this is well covered. If we are indeed talking about Medeco, look up the Medecoder tool.

Squelchtone

[Richie Rich]

I'm such an idiot!

Yes - bad search terms. I was looking for rotating / turning pins….. should have thought bigger and looked for Medeco.

Thank you Squelchtone.