Kind of Tubular lock?

by **Mulletron** » 5 Nov 2004 0:48

Ok, I'm new to all of this.. but I definately have motivation.

I've scoured the forums for info on Tubular locks.. and I got a ton of information, however, all of the locks they pick.. don't really look like mine. Well.. the keyhole is the same.. but the lock in itself looks like any lock you'd open with a key AKA a "Master" brand lock. (Sorry, I'm not well versed in the Jargon yet, but similar to one you'd open a house key with.. you know?) Its like.. a:

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/ *** \
/ ***** \ < Thing that wraps around whatever you're locking it to.
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(Tubular lock hole)

* = Blank space, because the forums just closed that space.

Ok.. theres my crum bum ASCII.... but I'm wondering.. before I shell out 70 or so bucks for those nifty tools.. can the Pen trick work on this one, let alone.. would even the Special tool work? And would this be 7 or 8 pin?

Thanks!

Mulletron.

by **Mulletron** » 5 Nov 2004 1:46

I figured that post depiction was crap.. heres what it looks like.

Tubular lock hole on the bottom. Its more like the first couble.. not those heavy duty ones on the right.

Thanks!

Mulletron.

by **Jow** » 5 Nov 2004 2:08

its not so much the shape of the lock body we need to see but more the lock mechanism itself......

by **WhiteHat** » 5 Nov 2004 6:24

if they're all abloy - search on abloy - far mor forminable than tubular locks.

by **poisoned** » 5 Nov 2004 6:53

We really cant tell u much if u just say that "the lock (body&shackle) is something like this and it's got a tubular cylinder".. :wink:

Well atleast kryptonite makes tubular padlocks so u might want to check their site..

by **Mulletron** » 5 Nov 2004 9:38

So, I'm safe in saying, that, no matter what it looks like.. its probably a 7 pin tubular? Cause, I don't care about the shape or design either... i just didn't know if there were any hidden surprises with the type or anything.

Mulletron.

by **poisoned** » 5 Nov 2004 10:11

So, I'm safe in saying, that, no matter what it looks like.. its probably a 7 pin tubular?

umm.. nope.. Bicycle locks pretty much always have 7-pins but the cylinder can be ACE or ACE2.. Computer locks and those push button code box thingies

that i've seen have 4-pins..
I have also understand that some motorcycles use 9 or 10 pin tubulars or something like that.. Then I believe that those vending machine tubular locks are not 7-pin and some are not "normal" tubulars that u can find from a bicycle etc..

by **MrB** » 5 Nov 2004 13:56

Mulletron wrote:Sorry, I'm not well versed in the Jargon yet.

Padlock. The things in your diagram and photo are padlocks.

But as others have said, the lock body is not important, it's the lock mechanism that counts.

The lock you are talking about must have some writing on it somewhere, like a manufacturer's name?

But using a really expensive tubular lock pick, or indeed using the pen trick on a tubular lock, are not really beneficial for the hobbyist. They don't work in a way that helps you to develop skill in lockpicking.

If you are really intrested in the art of lockpicking, you should start with a regular padlock like a Master #3 or similar, and use some simple picks and a tension wrench that cost far less than seventy bucks. Your simple picks could easily be made for free if you follow the advice to be found on this forum.

by **Mulletron** » 6 Nov 2004 0:50

Ok, I took a long hard look at this thing, and realized how stupid/ignorant to the whole thing I was. Its a Tubular Ace II 7 Pin lock... With that known... are there any nifty tricks that a cheap and inexperienced person like myself can afford and actually achieve or am I left with purchasing one of those tools?

I know... impatient.... Sorry, but thanks.

Mulletron.

by **stick** » 6 Nov 2004 1:11

One question that I don't think you've answered... Why do you want to pick one? Odds are if you couldn't identify one, you're not the kind of person who would own the lock or have the rights to pick that lock...

by **Wolf2486** » 6 Nov 2004 1:13

As far as I know, "The Enforcer" brand of lock is Abloy, however I am not 100% sure that another type of lock company didn't name their locks the same. Anyway, if it is an Abloy, tubular picks will not work. Abloy a far more advanced lock and is very pick-resistant. As stated before, doing a search on Abloy will get you better information.

by **Mulletron** » 6 Nov 2004 1:14

My brother is a real dingus, and felt like taking the key to his desk with him when he moved... lucky me.. I'm stuck with my stuff in a desk. All I need to do is get it open, I have some Hard Drives in there, and It'd be nice to have them back.

Mulletron.

by **poisoned** » 6 Nov 2004 8:28

If it's an ACEII then u can probably open it with a (bic)pen.. Just search for "bic pen" and u will find all the nfo..

by **bushd** » 6 Nov 2004 11:15

As far as the ACE II goes then yes, search for that bic pen. I can't believe I said that, I hated those 100 topics after that came to life.

{edited by Varjeal: franko's post was deleted, so reply portion was as well.}

by **Mulletron** » 6 Nov 2004 12:39

Ok, thanks guys... I dunno what was up with Franko up there.. but you guys and these forums have been nothing but help and inspiration.. don't let him give you guys a bad impression....

Eternally in your debt,

Mulletron.

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