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Postby CitySpider » 17 Jan 2004 22:53

Thanks for the hint, Tiny. Discussed that very same method about a week back. Have pretty good results with it, but I still want to learn to pick them conventionally.

I don't think that would work on a Medeco. Have you done it?
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Postby Chucklz » 18 Jan 2004 0:39

Unless your Medeco is all no angles..than I can't see how that would work. Without something to actually turn the pins, I would think they would just all get caught on one of their false grooves/holes (depending on design). Also considering that Medeco locks in some cases lack top pins...using only a sidebar, I cant see this method being particularly useful for the vast majority of these locks.
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Postby unclepappy » 19 Jan 2004 16:52

Cheers tiny. I was about to suggest that. I have recently run into some master pro series and some american locks. Actually I think american was recently purchased by master. They both have the spool pins and are tough. It should be noted that the older master locks have a rounded spool driver whereas the new ones have a flat spool making them harder to pick. What I find is the best pick for them is the rotary pick. Usually something around 18 V and 1/4 inch diam. :twisted:
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Postby Chucklz » 19 Jan 2004 23:55

Yes, American has been recently acquired by Master. And, if you really haven't heard the latest acquisitions, Stanley now owns Best.
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Postby CitySpider » 20 Jan 2004 12:20

Where did you all run into master locks with spool pins?
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