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by **Dachande** » 18 Dec 2004 17:12

Is "Southord" considered a good brand of picks? I just got the slim set that is recommended on an FAQ here and it is made by Southord. Is it a set that can last for a while or is it kind of like a "make mistakes on" kind of set?

by **mgaidica** » 18 Dec 2004 18:29

South Ord makes great picks. They compete with all top of the line picks, it really comes down to personal preference more than anything. You could give that set of picks to any lockpicking pro and they will most likely be able to get the job done in the same fashion as if they had their own preference of picks.

by **Dachande** » 18 Dec 2004 18:54

Cool. Thanks. By the way, what is the "snake" pick used for? I've been trying out the half diamond and rake but I can't figure out why you would use the snake pick instead of another.

by **Teus** » 18 Dec 2004 19:13

well, both the snake and the saw are to rake the lock. they just work in a bit in a different way

I've purchased a southord set and like most people I'm happy with them.

by **Dachande** » 18 Dec 2004 19:21

Thanks for the reply. So there are like 3 different head styles for raking alone?

by **Dachande** » 18 Dec 2004 19:24

I wish you could edit your posts. In the Southord set that I got, two of the tension wrenches are twisted at the 90 degree angle. Is it supposed to be twisted?

by **maldotcom2** » 18 Dec 2004 19:34

Yep, called twist flex. Simply for comfort.

by **Dachande** » 19 Dec 2004 9:58

I see.

by **WhiteHat** » 19 Dec 2004 19:18

it's also allows for the application of lighter tension - which is usefull when trying to get past security pins. - depends on your picking phillosophy really:

rigid tension - total control - need sensitive fingers - superior if you're good at it - (see snug fitting falle tools)

flexible tension - less control - allows the plug to turn backwards a bit to get over security pins without you moving your tension hand.

see the feather touch tension wrench also - the ultimate expression of flexible tension

by **Dachande** » 19 Dec 2004 20:53

Cool. Also, in this Southord set, I got this pick that looks like part of a key. Do you know what this is supposed to be?

by **maldotcom2** » 20 Dec 2004 1:59

Probably a saw tooth rake.

by **Dachande** » 20 Dec 2004 7:19

Cool. Are there any other types of picking other than raking and picking?

by **Dachande** » 20 Dec 2004 7:24

I really wish you could edit posts. Is a Master #3 a good lock to start with?

by **poisoned** » 20 Dec 2004 7:57

yes..

by **Dachande** » 20 Dec 2004 15:53

Is that a yes for both posts?

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