KLOM Reversing Gun -Very practical tool

[Cyberfox]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAEa1foc ... r_embedded

[LocksmithArmy]

thats a really bad demo... the tool was used incorrectly, it never actually jumped the shear line...

[Solomon]

thats a really bad demo... the tool was used incorrectly, it never actually jumped the shear line...

Yeah... I'm pretty sure he was using an auto attachment aswell

On the upside, it did stop the plug from possibly getting stuck at 180 and will help to cut those threads down by maybe 10%.

[LocksmithArmy]

he used the tensor to pass 180 in the beginning and every time he flipped it... so i dont think it would get stuck there anyway lol

[Cyberfox]

I m not yet try this tool personally.This link is from my colleague.
So if any of as have this tool please share your experience(video is very welcome) and teach rest of as how to proper use this gadget

[knowspicker537]

I have this tool it is called a plug spinner, some locks are easier to pick in one direction than the other, best example schalge. Now first of all I mean most locks when the key is inserted and spun counter clockwise unlock and are easy to pick in that direction. BUT some locks are machined to be difficult to pick in the direction. They unlock but have much more play with tension in the opposite direction in which they unlock. Schalge locks unlock when spun clockwise but are difficult to pick when applying tension in this direction. Now with those locks I've learned that picking them with tension in the counterclockwise direction is orders of magnitude easier. BUT once picked the lock does not open defeating the purpose THIS IS where the plug spinner comes in. Pick the lock and when the plug spins let it spinning only a little bit in the direction you pick it. Now pull the trigger and twist the knob on the back until it has a lot on tension and let the trigger go locking the spring assembly in place. Now insert into the top of the keyway hole and hold it steady. Lastly pull the trigger fully back as fast as you can. This will ensure that the spring fully releases at full speed. If done right it will jump shear line and unlock the lock. Very cool and useful tool, a must have for any serious locksmith or hobbyist

-knowspicker537

[pickmonger]

If you are ever stuck without a plug spinner pack the lock with yarn to prevent the pins moving.

Bübl, Michael (2012-04-19). OPEN THE DOOR - A Manual to Unlocking Doors and Locks; The ultimative Locksmith Guide (Kindle Location 13). Kindle Edition.

[knowspicker537]

If you are ever stuck without a plug spinner pack the lock with yarn to prevent the pins moving.

Bübl, Michael (2012-04-19). OPEN THE DOOR - A Manual to Unlocking Doors and Locks; The ultimative Locksmith Guide (Kindle Location 13). Kindle Edition.

how would that work lol

-knowspicker537

[kwoswalt99-]

It would stop the pins from falling back down when you pass the shear line. Although, I think if you packed the lock very tight, yarn being kinda springy, might push the key pins into the bible.

[knowspicker537]

Yeah doesn't sound like a very reliable or repeatable process rather have the plug spinner

-knowspicker537

[pickmonger]

Unfortunately copyright laws prohibit my posting greater details.

The author of the book is quite experienced and knows it works well.

Of course, like many of the "tricks of the trade" it takes some practice to get it to work.

Like snap guns, electro pick guns and bump keys its often not worth the time to learn to use them.

[thecrazylockkid]

It would stop the pins from falling back down when you pass the shear line. Although, I think if you packed the lock very tight, yarn being kinda springy, might push the key pins into the bible.

That method with the yarn is used in Hong Kong and China all the time, especially when picking cruciform locks!

[MBI]

If you want to save a few bucks just put a heavy rubber band in your pick case and you can use that as a plug spinner.

While keeping tension on the wrench, put the rubber band around the tip of the tension wrench.
Start stretching the rubber band in the direction you want to spin the lock.
Remember to maintain hard tension on the wrench in the direction you picked it.
When you've stretched the rubber band about as far as it'll go, suddenly release tension on the tension wrench by letting your finger slip off the tension wrench.
It has to be very sudden because if you slide your finger off the wrench slowly the wrench might move a little and allow the pins to drop.
If you used a heavy enough rubber band it'll usually flip the plug past the shearline fast enough that the pins won't drop.