New to Old Locks

[Korver15]

So I have been able to pick a variety of new locks quite consistently. However once I try and unlock used padlocks/cylinders I find that I loose all my feel and I can't open what I would think to be an easy pick. I don't have a definitive question but I'm want some tips to improve in this area.

[kwoswalt99-]

The only thing you said about the locks you were picking is that they were old, so I would guess that you've picked new ones so far? Maybe they need lube. If there isn't much difference between the locks you have and haven't picked, that would make sense.

[Korver15]

Is it a standard procedure to lube locks? And yes I have a couple schlages some new some used and the new ones I can feel the clicks but the old it feels like the pick just gets stuck.

[kwoswalt99-]

For me lubing old locks is a standard procedure. I don't have any really "lock friendly" lubes, so I also make sure to clean them afterwards. I won't really have anything helpful to say about feel though, as I'm not that great and still developing my picking skills

[billdeserthills]

Is it a standard procedure to lube locks? And yes I have a couple schlages some new some used and the new ones I can feel the clicks but the old it feels like the pick just gets stuck.

Spray some lube in the keyhole before picking, makes quite a difference