Picking tumbler locks (5-pin)

[cook7790]

Hi.

I am anxious about lock picking and I cant wait to start opening locks, I thought I could start out by picking tumbler locks, the ones you have on your front door of your house.

Anyway could you please help me out with the tools I need, I understand that you need a tension wrench and a screwdriver or something..

I was thinking of buying the Easy Pickings 5-set of the net, the set that was designed for opening pin tumblers and that was designed for police officers.

Anyway all I need is some help, is it easy to make my own set??

Thanks in advanced .

[digital_blue]

Well cook... welcome. Before anyone else jumps all over you... let me give you the heads up.

Check out the FAQ section of this site. Read, read, read. I promise everthything you need to get started (and then some) is there. Download the MIT Guide (in the FAQ section, or use the search function of the site).

Happy picking.

[cook7790]

Hi,

I just finished reading the long MIT guide, very intresting.

Now what is my next step to take, shall I buy a lockpicking set and start picking pin tumbler locks or what?

[digital_blue]

Well, you can either try your hand at making picks, or order a set. The FAQ section is full of great info including reputable vendors who will sell you great tools. I would always recommend starting with padlocks, but any tumbler lock is as good as the next.... just don't get discouraged by a very difficult lock with all kinds of security features. If you have a lock you just can't get, set it aside. You'll be happy you have it later when the easier ones are too easy.

Happy picking.

[cook7790]

Hi,

Would this be a good set to get from SouthOrd.

Seventeen Piece Lock Pick Set
The PXS-17 lock pick set is one of the finest available. It comes with an assortment of picks, everything necessary to pick any pin-tumbler lock, and includes a fully machined, interchangeable polished brass handle. This set is versatile, durable, and includes a rugged zippered leather case!

Part Number - PXS-17
Price - $34.95

Thanks for your help..

[raimundo]

Your right the MIT guide is long, its also been a long time since I read it, but I would recommend that you look up Matt Blaze at Crypto.com, either use google or the search function on here to find the link, and read his tutorial, its a link from his homepage, and it's pretty well written and not so long or unclear as the stuff you might find on the MITguide. Matt can be trusted not to steer you wrong.

[cook7790]

Hi,

I read the MIT guide and I am ordering a 14 piece lockpick set from lockpickshop.com next week.

Any other info I might require?

[specialist]

The crypto.com guide is really helpful. http://www.crypto.com/papers/notes/picking/index.html

[cook7790]

thanks for all your help guys

[stick]

but I would recommend that you look up Matt Blaze at Crypto.com, either use google or the search function on here to find the link

On a sidenote, I see you recommended searching for crypto.com's link.

[David_Parker]

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That was in the FAQ section. Like others have said, just read the stickys on there, and most of your questions will be answered.

After that, you'll be able to post more creative inquiries about locks, and understand what we're talking about.

Hope that helps.

-Dave.