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by Kheops » 3 Sep 2015 6:45
Sorry to say it, but you come off as suspicious. Nobody knows you, and instead of reading the many, many guides on lock picking there are out there, you come here and ask for a short cut answer. Picking said lock won't help you, because it won't give you a key. If you absolutely cannot remove the lock, call a locksmith. If you can remove it, take it to a locksmith (will be cheaper than having one come over).
Aside from that, I'll tell you what to do. Read a basic lock picking guide (MIT, LSI, the beginner section of this forum), and then practice, practice, and then practice some more.
Practice first on cheap little padlocks, or NOT-IN-USE pin-and-tumbler deadbolts.
If you try picking this in-use lock you are showing us, you might pick it. You might also break it and/or break your picks. (And then you'll have an even bigger problem for a locksmith to fix)
If you want help from anyone here regarding a specific lock, don't ask how to pick an in-use lock. Especially if you just joined, it's really suspicious.
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by david072 » 3 Sep 2015 6:58
Sorry, didnt mean for it to come across as suspicious!
It's just a window lock on an upstairs window. The handle will be replaced anyway, so I won't need the lock (part of the handle) as we have no key - but to remove the handle the window needs to open to expose the screws.
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by Squelchtone » 3 Sep 2015 7:46
david072 wrote:Sorry, didnt mean for it to come across as suspicious!
It's just a window lock on an upstairs window. The handle will be replaced anyway, so I won't need the lock (part of the handle) as we have no key - but to remove the handle the window needs to open to expose the screws.
Lock picks are not magical, you need to actually know how to hold and use them. Have you picked a lock before this at all, or did you purchase that big lock pick set just for that window lock that looks like a simple wafer setup? Lookup how to pick wafer lock on youtube, and find the lock pick that looks like a snowman. In addition to the lock pick you need to use a wrench, are you familiar with why there is a need for a pick and a wrench? we can help some, but as Kheops said, many posts on this already, take 5 minutes to read around the forum... Squelchtone
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by david072 » 3 Sep 2015 8:12
Just telling me the lock type helped, problem solved and now open. Oh, and guess what I found in the gap between window and frame? http://imgur.com/M6xJNJpGlad I was able to open it without breaking now I see there's a key! So, what next? Lock picking looks like it could be great for destressing...
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by jeffmoss26 » 3 Sep 2015 10:56
Locksport is a great hobby. It definitely helps to de-stress, plus buying new locks and tools is always fun! Stick around, you will learn a lot.
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by nite0wl » 12 Sep 2015 10:50
Locksport is great for destressing (I always keep a couple of locks and picks in my bag for those moments of peace). Next steps are usually either picking up a set of dedicated practice locks (usually either Progressive Sets or 'easy rekey' locks) to build up the fundamental skills or just some cheap padlocks (Master Lock #3 is the usual) for more 'sink-or-swim' style practice. As you get better you acquire more complex and high quality locks to keep challenging your skills.
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