would like info on deadbolt locks

[pick_it_all]

I just recently received my pick set and would like some help. I bought a kwikset deadbolt and am having some trouble picking it. I succesfully figured out how to take the lock apart and remove pins, but I still can't pick it once I put all of the pins back in. Is there some specific reason that you people can think of? I am using a jagged snake pick and a normal tensioner. Thanks, I really enjoy the forums.

[MrB]

Use a hook or a diamond.
Read the MIT guide.
Practice.
Read the MIT guide.
Practice.
etc.

[sevenply]

I've only been picking for a short time now. I have never raked a lock yet. I don't spend much time on raking though. I would recomend leaving the first 3 pins in and working that with a small diamond or hook like MrB said. I started with a small diamond and moved to the hook. I found 3 pins to be enough of a challenge at first. I worked it for a while till I could consistenly get it in roughly 15 seconds. I never timed it. Then moved added a 4th pin and worked that till I felt I had it down...

[Wolf2486]

Take all the pins out but one...pick it, then add another pin...pick it, add a third pin... pick it and so on. You'll find it much easier when you work up to five pins. Then buy another deadbolt and try to pick it with all five pins. As previously suggested try individual pin picking, raking is only good on non-secure locks. Also the hook pick is your best bet, if you find that too cumbersome then you can use the diamond. Really it's whatever works for you.

[pick_it_all]

I actually did the 1 pin/pick/replace all the way up through 5. But for some reason i forgot to mention that I am also using a small hook. I have tried raking the lock too, but to no avail. Do you think that I may have damaged the lock?

[Fallen_Pin]

Nah, your probably just using too much tension. When you use too much tension, the friction points can render most pins completely immobile, leaving only the "looser" Pins vulnerable. When your frustrated you usually take it out on your tensioner without thinking about it ^^, keep calm, clear of mind, and light of tension

[pick_it_all]

wow....that was amazing....I just got it open. I was using WAY too much tension. The 4th pin was binding in a bad way. One other question. Any ideas on why my Brinks padlock won't open? Can't feel the pins at all. Just like they don't have springs at all. I know this isn't true but any help would be appreciated.(same picks as above)

[begginerlockpicker]

That is a terrible description of the lock....brinks makes a variety of locks some description will help

[pick_it_all]

sorry
it is a brinks solid body brass padlock

pin tumbler of course with the "normal" 5 pin setup

[begginerlockpicker]

dude i posted this 5 minutes ago.....wow and you responded.... use a half hook with light tention....have some patience and have fun...good luck

[stick]

What's a half hook?

[mcm757207]

AKA "feeler pick"... when people refer to a hook they are generally referring to a half hook, as opposed to a full hook which is very large and rarely used.

[Fallen_Pin]

Think of a finger curling up. And you "WERE" using too much tension, or you picked it BY using too much tension? Pin's a bit confused ^^'

[pick_it_all]

Anyone have ideas on that brinks padlock? I can't seem to figure it out. I have searched this site, all over the internet, and I still can't find out if it has security pins, ect. Any help would be appreciated.

FYI: It is a solid body brass padlock with 5 pins (tumbler)

[begginerlockpicker]

Have you tried picking it for a while.......read the MIT lockpicking guide.... Practice...practice....practice....its a very easy lock just play around with it for a while and you willl figure it out.