first lock pick set, today...

by **Sambo975** » 10 Nov 2004 21:34

so i got a new 17 piece set from soutord, and i love it already. this is my first time using real picks, and i opened two schlage door locks and a 6 pin high-security padlock from my fathers workplace. all with the use of scrubbing and raking, so it took little skill. and i love it!

-Sam

I just wanted to share the happiness!

by **stick** » 10 Nov 2004 23:23

Nice, although I personally think it's far more satisfying through actual picking, rather than raking. Don't limit yourself to only raking, or you'll find yourself limited to picking certain locks.

by **Mr Ules** » 16 Nov 2004 22:53

I would have to agree with you on that. A friend of mine focused only on raking and now he is also limited to the locks he picks. I also find that the odds are better for feeling a lock. You know for sure what you're doing. Raking (I find) is like swinging your fists in the dark.

by **WhiteCastle966z** » 4 Dec 2004 17:40

Mr Ules wrote: Raking (I find) is like swinging your fists in the dark.

Yeah, I would have to agree. While raking can be useful in lower security locks (wafer, cheap padlocks) it's limited in applications. Setting pins one by one is your best bet, because you know what's going on, and it's pretty consistent. It will also help you understand how locks work, and why they can be compromised.

by **captainsawdust** » 22 Dec 2004 18:53

upgrade it to a John Falle set then see how you get on :wink:

by **Romstar** » 22 Dec 2004 19:02

ian wrote:upgrade it to a John Falle set then see how you get on

If you are talking about the "famous" normal set the answer isn't that good.

Falle's original progressive curve and progressive hook set was quite good for it's intended purpose. However, on paracentric locks, the curves lose all usefulness, and the hooks are left to deal with it.

Further, they aren't the easiest things to get, and when you do get them, they are far too expensive for what they are.

They do however have a very, very good feeback when you can use them.
Romstar

by **captainsawdust** » 22 Dec 2004 19:08

my set have alot of sharp edges that needed to be taken care of

there are 5 picks in there that i can use with success as you say they are very over priced for what they are

by **Chucklz** » 22 Dec 2004 19:20

Speaking of the Falle set, does anyone have a picture of the lever lock tools included in the Falle set?

by **captainsawdust** » 22 Dec 2004 19:22

yes but i dont know how to post it

by **mbell** » 22 Dec 2004 19:23

I'll save you a job - http://www.lock-picking.org/tools/falle/

A basic tension tool is included. Havn't included a picture.

by **captainsawdust** » 22 Dec 2004 19:24

Thank you Martin :wink:

by **captainsawdust** » 22 Dec 2004 19:26

its a bent piece of wire with a brass handle on it

by **captainsawdust** » 22 Dec 2004 19:39

http://www.lock-picking.org/lp101/ian/falle_tension.jpg

this is it

by **Chucklz** » 22 Dec 2004 19:44

Ahh, this makes much more sense now, especially with a quick look at the Falle lever "wires". When I look at his tools, I wonder if they all wouldn't be better served with round brass handles. Any thoughts from the lever lock community?

by **Wesson357** » 22 Dec 2004 20:58

mbell wrote:I'll save you a job - http://www.lock-picking.org/tools/falle/

A basic tension tool is included. Havn't included a picture.

That site is top notch. Props to whoever made it.

first lock pick set, today...

first lock pick set, today...

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