security pin pressure

[sublime progie]

I am currently picking a schlage level two deadbolt. This is my first real security lock that I have made progress with. Four of the five pins are spools. Right now I have two spools and a standard pin in. my question is: How hard should you have to push up on the security pins to set them. I have to push rather hard to set mine and I am pretty much using no tension because the lock is spinning backwords to set the spools. I am mainly having troubles with the last pin to set. I push it in and let the plug spin back and more often than not I reset the other spool and start over.

Also I am proud to say that I have finally found the right amount of tension to use:D. That is I have the idea for being able to tell

[cracksman]

You may be using too little tension at the critical point when the pin has realigned but not quite hit the sheer line. I would try applying more tension (still letting the plug rotate back), and push down a bit harder on the pin. You may also want to set your spools first if you can and then slide your solid pin up. Overlifting is another helpful technique, I haven't practiced it enough myself. The biggest thing that helped me overcome security pins was to pin the Schlage with 1 security and four normal pins, then add more security pins as I got better.

Hope this helps

[sublime progie]

yeah, i wish i could, but i don't have any extra pins

[sublime progie]

Cracksman, you were right. too little pressure. I now have 3 security pins and one normal pin and i have done it 3 times in probably 5 minutes. It takes me a little longer but of course it will come with practice. I am so stoked to finally be getting the hang of these stupid things. . .

Well thanks for your help, as usual lp101 saves the day.

[sublime progie]

I finally ended up getting all 5 pins in and set. I am gonna practice with what i have, changing pin heighths and stuff for a week or two but i am ready to move to a little harder lock. Any suggestions?