Cisa 285 66 padlock

[aleksandarkok]

Hi,
I have seen videos on picking this padlock but I just cant manage to pick it.
Is there some picture of how keyway looks inside and what is the best tool to use?

[aleksandarkok]

Anybody there?

[Squelchtone]

Lock picking doesn't work on the idea of "what is the best tool (or pick) to use" Most of us can open a lock using several if not all of the picks in our pick sets What lock picks are you using and is the lock mounted on anything? Also, have you picked any locks before this lock or is this your first lock?

Thanks you,
Squelchtone

[globallockytoo]

The challenge in picking a lock, is generally in being able to do so blindly. Not knowing how the mechanism works when encountering a "new" lock, increases your challenge and improves your analytical abilities.
You then also can experiment with new tool design and methods to improve your picking skills.

But to view the inner workings, prior to picking your "off the shelf" lock......is more often a industry training/schooling exercise....aimed at improving a technicians ability to perform their job.
There are many manuals/training aids and classes taught to locksmith professionals where they can learn the inner workings of products they may work on.

But to just freely hand that information out to all and sundry, defeats the purpose of hobbyiest lock picking, in my opinion. Aside from decreasing the value placed on these lessons/classes by those training facilites, taking jobs away from teachers....and in turn.....attempting to interupt a locskmiths earnings ability......potentially closing down another locksmith business....which can serve to increase prices paid by everyone else who doesnt want to train as a locksmith, like you do.