Lock Picking 101 Forum
A community dedicated to the fun and ethical hobby of lock picking.
       

Lock Picking 101 Home
Login
Profile
Members
Forum Rules
Frequent Forum Questions
SEARCH
View New Posts
View Active Topics


Live Chat on Discord
LP101 Forum Chat
Keypicking Forum Chat
Reddit r/lockpicking Chat



Learn How to Pick Locks
FAQs & General Questions
Got Beginner Questions?
Pick-Fu [Intermediate Level]


Ask a Locksmith
This Old Lock
This Old Safe
What Lock Should I Buy?



Hardware
Locks
Lock Patents
Lock Picks
Lock Bumping
Lock Impressioning
Lock Pick Guns, Snappers
European Locks & Picks
The Machine Shop
The Open Source Lock
Handcuffs


Member Spotlight
Member Introductions
Member Lock Collections
Member Social Media


Off Topic
General Chatter
Other Puzzles


Locksmith Business Info
Training & Licensing
Running a Business
Keyways & Key Blanks
Key Machines
Master Keyed Systems
Closers and Crash Bars
Life Safety Compliance
Electronic Locks & Access
Locksmith Supplies
Locksmith Lounge


Buy Sell Trade
Buy - Sell - Trade
It came from Ebay!


Advanced Topics
Membership Information
Special Access Required:
High Security Locks
Vending Locks
Advanced Lock Pick Tools
Bypass Techniques
Safes & Safe Locks
Automotive Entry & Tools
Advanced Buy/Sell/Trade


Locksport Groups
Locksport Local
Chapter President's Office
Locksport Board Room
 

best picks.

Having read the FAQ's you are still unfulfilled and seek more enlightenment, so post your general lock picking questions here.
Forum rules
Do not post safe related questions in this sub forum! Post them in This Old Safe

The sub forum you are currently in is for asking Beginner Hobby Lock Picking questions only.

best picks.

Postby kamrern » 17 Nov 2004 6:01

hi im really new at this and only have a tension pick and a snake pick and a pick that looks like a tip of a regular key and finally none that looks the same but have 2 tips after eachother.. wich locks can i pick eaylly whith these? and what picks do you rekomend to start using?.. hope you arent too har to me im relly new to picking locks whith picks so i hope you guys can learn me the trix .. also witch book that are the best for beginners and advance.. than in advance :cry:
kamrern
 
Posts: 5
Joined: 15 Nov 2004 8:35

Postby poisoned » 17 Nov 2004 6:32

Read the MIT-guide few times and search this site.. Your questions have been answered many times.. :?
\o/
poisoned
 
Posts: 180
Joined: 30 Nov 2003 18:08
Location: Finland - Helsinki

Postby Cman22 » 17 Nov 2004 17:49

poisoned wrote:Read the MIT-guide few times and search this site.. Your questions have been answered many times.. :?

also, i'd start on a kwikset or masterlock #3. if you try searching you will find info that will help you tremendously.
Love= picking locks

Hate= homework
Cman22
 
Posts: 121
Joined: 7 Sep 2004 17:55
Location: United States

Re: best picks.

Postby Fallen_Pin » 17 Nov 2004 22:15

kamrern wrote: im relly new to picking locks whith picks :
Trust in Karma
Follow in Giri
-------------------------------------
Is there a problem officer?
Fallen_Pin
 
Posts: 99
Joined: 24 Sep 2004 10:20
Location: Calgary

Postby Fallen_Pin » 17 Nov 2004 22:16

What were you using before?
I've said this time and time again, pick selection is up to the picker. No one pick works better than any other (Unless of course you've smithed yourself a king and queen rake 8) ) opening a lock requires your skill more than the tools. Practice, get comfortable with lockpicking, and find what works best with your style.
Trust in Karma
Follow in Giri
-------------------------------------
Is there a problem officer?
Fallen_Pin
 
Posts: 99
Joined: 24 Sep 2004 10:20
Location: Calgary

Postby stick » 17 Nov 2004 22:44

A rake is used for raking pins. Most of the others can be used interchangeably between raking and picking. With this knowledge, go to SouthOrd's website, find the individual picks in the catalog, and find out what each pick is called.
stick
 
Posts: 617
Joined: 31 Mar 2004 23:55

Re: best picks.

Postby mcm757207 » 17 Nov 2004 23:12

kamrern wrote:hi im really new at this and only have a tension pick and a snake pick and a pick that looks like a tip of a regular key and finally none that looks the same but have 2 tips after eachother.. wich locks can i pick eaylly whith these? and what picks do you rekomend to start using?.. hope you arent too har to me im relly new to picking locks whith picks so i hope you guys can learn me the trix .. also witch book that are the best for beginners and advance.. than in advance :cry:


In the future, you might get better responses if you take the time to spell and use grammar correctly. You would want to post like this:

Hi, I'm really new at this and only have a tension pick [more commonly known as tension wrench or torque wrench], a snake pick, a pick that looks like a tip of a regular key [known as a half diamond pick], and finally one that looks the same but has two tips after eachother [Not sure what you mean by that...]. Which locks can I pick easily with these? What picks do you recomend? I hope you aren't too hard on me, I'm really new to picking locks with picks [is there any other way?], so I hope you choose to teach me the tricks [they aren't really tricks, learn how any locks works and you will be able to defeat it, provided you can create tools for the job]. Also, which books are best for beginners and the more advanced? Thanks in advice :cry:
mcm757207
 
Posts: 1468
Joined: 12 Jan 2004 22:02

Postby kamrern » 18 Nov 2004 3:03

poisoned wrote:Read the MIT-guide few times and search this site.. Your questions have been answered many times.. :?


ok thanx. i will do so.
love to hear the click... and ..
kamrern
 
Posts: 5
Joined: 15 Nov 2004 8:35

Postby kamrern » 18 Nov 2004 3:07

[url=http://www.southord.com... thanx i will do so..
love to hear the click... and ..
kamrern
 
Posts: 5
Joined: 15 Nov 2004 8:35

Postby kamrern » 18 Nov 2004 3:15

Fallen_Pin wrote:What were you using before?


you sad what i used before picks... old keys for padlocks.. drill for other locks.. screw drivers for unhinching. and finally i dont know what its called but its an arm that you stick into the mailbox in the door to reach the lock from the inside ..
love to hear the click... and ..
kamrern
 
Posts: 5
Joined: 15 Nov 2004 8:35

Re: best picks.

Postby kamrern » 18 Nov 2004 3:17

mcm151201 wrote:
kamrern wrote:
In the future, you might get better responses if you take the time to spell and use grammar correctly. You would want to post like this:

Hi, I'm really new at this and only have a tension pick [more commonly known as tension wrench or torque wrench], a snake pick, a pick that looks like a tip of a regular key [known as a half diamond pick], and finally one that looks the same but has two tips after eachother [Not sure what you mean by that...]. Which locks can I pick easily with these? What picks do you recomend? I hope you aren't too hard on me, I'm really new to picking locks with picks [is there any other way?], so I hope you choose to teach me the tricks [they aren't really tricks, learn how any locks works and you will be able to defeat it, provided you can create tools for the job]. Also, which books are best for beginners and the more advanced? Thanks in advice :cry:


thank you for the english lesson.. :D i´m from sweden so my english may have some errors..
love to hear the click... and ..
kamrern
 
Posts: 5
Joined: 15 Nov 2004 8:35

Postby mcm757207 » 18 Nov 2004 18:09

I apologize, I can understand spelling/grammatical errors if it's a second language. Also another tip, there is no need for four posts when one will do the job ;)
mcm757207
 
Posts: 1468
Joined: 12 Jan 2004 22:02

Postby Fallen_Pin » 18 Nov 2004 19:23

kamrern wrote:
you sad what i used before picks... old keys for padlocks.. drill for other locks.. screw drivers for unhinching. and finally i dont know what its called but its an arm that you stick into the mailbox in the door to reach the lock from the inside ..


Holy crap mate O.o , sounds a bit like your more interested in B&E than in picking. I suggest you stick with your screwdrivers and drills. Picks take too long to use illegally
Trust in Karma
Follow in Giri
-------------------------------------
Is there a problem officer?
Fallen_Pin
 
Posts: 99
Joined: 24 Sep 2004 10:20
Location: Calgary

Postby Bass123 » 21 Nov 2004 20:24

What kind of picks should i buy, im a newb so im looking for good stuff but not too expensive!! thanks
Bass123
 
Posts: 2
Joined: 21 Nov 2004 20:04
Location: Quebec

Postby maverick003 » 21 Nov 2004 20:59

for a good starter set you should get an 11 piece southord pick set............it will get you on the right path then you can get bigger and ore stuff, but the 11 piece has pretty much everything you need to start......hope that helps btw its costs $25.
maverick003
 
Posts: 22
Joined: 7 Nov 2004 20:27
Location: United states


Return to Got Questions? - Ask Beginner Hobby Lockpicking Questions Here

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: Google [Bot] and 10 guests