Methods? Tips?

[pdenton20]

Can you guys tell me if there are certain methods you have to use for different kinds of locks? Like a standard 5 pin tumbler do you have to set the pins in any particular order or anything like that? What's the difference between spool pins, serrated pins, and standard pins? Different methods? Any kind of information you guys could give me would be very helpful, any kind of tips or tricks even if they don't have anything to do with the questions I asked. I'm never too proud to learn something lol so if anyone has anything they would like to share, feel free. Thanks.

[GWiens2001]

The whole site is nothing but answers to your questions!

Gordon

[Squelchtone]

it's all here man, look around and read some existing posts, they answer all of your questions, no reason to rewrite them again.

you asked some real basic stuff, and yes there is a particular order to pick locks, each lock on earth is different, look up binding order.

use our search form to look for serrated pins, or types of pins, spool pins, or use google image search.

my first month here, I read every post I could get my hands on before I even posted. There's lost of good info.

Happy reading,
Squelchtone

PS. Gwiens2001 is very fast on the keyboard. =)

[Comrade627]

Just like those two, I've also read probably every post here, and learned more than I thought existed in a matter of days. Of course, it takes time to get it all down but that's what practice is for!

I feel like I'm doing alright as a hobbyist, and the two most important things I've done are read and practice.

Oh, and look at pictures/youtube.

[GWiens2001]

Just like those two, I've also read probably every post here, and learned more than I thought existed in a matter of days. Of course, it takes time to get it all down but that's what practice is for!

I feel like I'm doing alright as a hobbyist, and the two most important things I've done are read and practice.

Oh, and look at pictures/youtube.

And don't forget to buy some bottled Essence Du Squelchtone. Nothing better.

Gordon

P.S... am now a shareholder in the business.

[deolslyfox]

There is a wealth of knowledge on this forum .... Read some / try some / repeat as necessary.

Look up YouTube videos of people picking locks. Some of the best are by bosnianbill, locksmitharmy, kokomolock and Adrian Weber. They tell you what's going on as they pick and then gut the lock to show you whats inside.

Schuyler Towne has some "training" videos explaining how locks work, how to apply different types of picks, etc.

At the end of the day however, no amount of reading and watching videos is going to replace practice, practice, practice.

When you finally pick a lock, pick it again until you know when it is about to open. This will help you learn and understand false sets and how different security pins feel and act.

After you've picked it a few times and "know the lock", vary the tension and see what impact too much / too little has on your ability to open the lock. Change from top of keyway to bottom of keyway tension and see what effect that has.

Everything you learn is something you'll use down the road ....

Good luck !!