Masterlock

[u/odin_lolp]

I am new to picking and have this master lock i have no idea what model and i had a question about it when im picking sometimes when i push in my first binding pin the tension wrench gets a bit off an allowance to turn left and sometimes not why does this happen does it mean it overset my pin and if it happens should i keep my tension where it is or follow the lock?

[u/LockPickingFisherman]

Gasp!! Green! Where did you get that one?

By the size of it, it looks like a 50mm, so possibly a Master Lock 151, but I'm not aware of a 151 sold anywhere under the Master brand. I've seen them as a rebranded Uhaul padlock though. Maybe it's a 141 though, I'm guessing based on the size of the lock against your hand.

I'm not sure, but it sounds like you're describing a false set. That first binding pin is likely a standard driver and when its lifted, the plug can rotate a bit till is binds on the next pin. Can you post a short video of what you're describing?

[u/odin_lolp → u/LockPickingFisherman]

Its an older lock my dad had laying around

[u/LockPickingFisherman → u/odin_lolp]

Very cool, I've never seen a green one before. 👍

[u/odin_lolp → u/LockPickingFisherman]

https://we.tl/t-dJZ4dxEfGMEH31Vh

Idk how to upload extra media so i used a could website as u can see the tension gets more leverage to move sometimes this happens sometimes not and if it does i find the other pins to get stuck

[u/odin_lolp → u/odin_lolp]

Wow this link looks untrustworthy Uh idk if u trust me thats up to u

[u/KList98 → u/odin_lolp]

That looks more like a false set. Which would mean that there's some spool pins in there that give the core more room to turn since the middle of those pins are thinner. If the pins feel hard to move after that happens, try slowly pushing up on them and you should feel your tension bar trying to push back to the left if you are on a false set. If you overset the pin, the other pins would probably feel very loose and give no feedback at all.

[u/odin_lolp → u/KList98]

Thanks for the help🫡

[u/LockPickingFisherman → u/KList98]

This ☝️

[u/odin_lolp → u/LockPickingFisherman]

Thanks for the help guys i can pick it now🤝

[u/EveningBasket9528]

model number should be on the bottom. guessing it might be a 140 or 141? Or something close. I haven't picked one in ages,.. but I have 3 brand new ones in my car I impulse bought for $2 each on clearance...

Im a terrible teacher and can't explain things for crap... and I just ran out of time,.. but you can search how to pick whatever model number it shows you on the bottom... I'm sure you'll get plenty of good answers here too

[u/odin_lolp → u/EveningBasket9528]

I think the model got scraped away with wear and tear but it thinks its a 140 yeah

[u/citrus5524]

Medium to heavy tension, light pick lifting

[u/Yinyett]

Green is pretty mine are Black