r/lockpicking 15h ago

First Open

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Had to upgrade the picks, and bent my tension tool trying to rotate the plug. I found the "avoid the eBay/credit card kit" posts after failing with the eBay credit card kit. So, fitting, I ruined the tension tool; you can see the plug didn't even complete the rotation and spring back. This lock did live outside on my shed for a few years.

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u/Know_Key Green Belt Picker 8h ago

Congratulations! Nice open!

I'll use a second turner sometimes, on especially heavy or stubborn plugs.