Identifying tubular lock

[Splatto2021]

My friend gave me a locked iPad floor stand https://www.displays2go.com/P-24318/Silver-Floor-iPad-Stand-with-Universal-Tablet-Enclosure but it is locked (empty) and cannot find the key. I bought a 7pin tubular lockset (although unfortunately there was no lock provided to practice on) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08MYL9LT1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_image_o00_s00 with 7, 7.5 and 7.8mm sizes, but none of them fit. I can't find any specs on the lock I'm trying to pick here. How do I figure out what type of lock this is and the tool to open it?

[Squelchtone]

Hello,

You probably just need a Mantis wrench https://www.sparrowslockpicks.com/product_p/man.htm and a small screw driver or allen wrench to press each pin individually while using the Mantis to apply torque to the central post. video of mantis in action https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMX34cPWtyw

It's a bit ironic that a cheap pick made in China wont fit into a cheap lock made in China.

Silly question, have you called Stands2Go to ask for a replacement key?

your lock *may* and it's a big maybe made by Westway . . maybe.. maybe not.

[GWiens2001]

It's a bit ironic that a cheap pick made in China wont fit into a cheap lock made in China.

Gordon

[Splatto2021]

You probably just need a Mantis wrench https://www.sparrowslockpicks.com/product_p/man.htm and a small screw driver or allen wrench to press each pin individually while using the Mantis to apply torque to the central post. video of mantis in action https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMX34cPWtyw

Thanks, the shipping costs more than the item but it's worth the investment if I'm going to start learning how to do this type of thing for fun I'm sure.

Silly question, have you called Stands2Go to ask for a replacement key?

I've emailed their customer support several days ago but no response yet. While I'm waiting I thought I'd take the opportunity to learn how to do it myself of course. If it turns out to be too "advanced" for me I may resort to calling them during business hours, I dunno.

your lock *may* and it's a big maybe made by Westway . . maybe.. maybe not.

So that would explain why I can't just buy the tubular lock pick set that I got on Amazon with the three sizes that I assume are "standard"?

[Squelchtone]

your lock *may* and it's a big maybe made by Westway . . maybe.. maybe not.

So that would explain why I can't just buy the tubular lock pick set that I got on Amazon with the three sizes that I assume are "standard"?

Well.. 2 things.. that lock doesn't look standard as far as pin layout and spacing, and that's totally just my opinion, and from everyone who has every bought that nice colorful set, those 3 made oversears picks are probably standard somewhere, just not in the US. I am not sure if anyone gets those to fit and work on commonly found picks in the US. I'm sure someone will correct me if that's not the case.

These are much better, but the price reflects that fact: https://www.southord.com/collections/tubular-lock-picks

[Splatto2021]

your lock *may* and it's a big maybe made by Westway . . maybe.. maybe not.

So that would explain why I can't just buy the tubular lock pick set that I got on Amazon with the three sizes that I assume are "standard"?

Well.. 2 things.. that lock doesn't look standard as far as pin layout and spacing, and that's totally just my opinion, and from everyone who has every bought that nice colorful set, those 3 made oversears picks are probably standard somewhere, just not in the US. I am not sure if anyone gets those to fit and work on commonly found picks in the US. I'm sure someone will correct me if that's not the case.

I stumbled upon a review for HUK 7 at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIWpgnLhVmA&ab_channel=DerekMcClemens and he said that he had only ever needed one size that worked in US locks he tried, so there's that.

These are much better, but the price reflects that fact: https://www.southord.com/collections/tubular-lock-picks

Indeed, they are more expensive and presumably better quality. As I said, my order did not arrive with the clear practice lock as advertised, but I contacted them and they are going to ship that to me in the next week or so.

Picking without the tool seems like fun anyway. I see there's a thread in this forum about kits for beginners, I guess I should start reading that.

[demux]

I stumbled upon a review for HUK 7 at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIWpgnLhVmA&ab_channel=DerekMcClemens and he said that he had only ever needed one size that worked in US locks he tried, so there's that.

I have the HUK set, and can confirm it does at least fit well into the couple tubular locks I have in my personal collection. I haven't gotten an open on any of them yet, but then I've not tried particularly hard, and the locks themselves are also very old and probably in need of a good cleaning/lubrication. To be honest, the HUKs were kind of an impulse purchase when I was also picking up some other tubular lock tools...

[stratmando]

I bought the 3 piece set, had to enlarge hole, still no luck, The HPC, and Sparrows work.

[Valentin555]

Hi

I don't know the Southlord brand, It looks a bit expensive. I would like to give it a try and order from them but I want to be sure that it is really worth it. Is it made in USA or is it still Chinese made but with higher quality ?

Valentin

[stratmando]

I meant Southord, not Sparrows for the Tubular pick, works well. Once you get it picked. Turn just slightly so pins are held at correct depth. Then you can decide and make a key. The Tubular Cutter can be Expensive, their is a low priced Chinese Cutter that works pretty good. The tool Squelchtone mentioned works, if you can have access to the latch as shown in photo, that can be your tension wrench, then you just need to keep pushing pins down til they all catch on the shearline and turn.

[stratmando]

"Then you can decide and make a key".
Should have said decode and make a key.
Google changed to decide, just did it again, had to correct again.