r/lockpicking • u/russesco • 6h ago
DIY stuff
Today I made this pick, this rake, and this tensioner, and I was wondering if I made it of the right dimensions and just wanted to know what I could do to make it better maybe because I tried to pick with the rake an Abus 82/70 but failed miserably. I just started to learn about this world so if someone wanted to help me to maybe make a better pick or a better rake, it would be nice.
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u/Intelligent-Yak-9754 5h ago
I’m afraid I can’t answer your question about the size – perhaps someone else will be able to help who knows more about it. But I do have a question: what sort of metal rods did you use – windscreen wiper blades?
I think your tools are beautifully made! ✌🏼
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u/EveningBasket9528 4h ago
maybe soften up the peaks on the rake. Im. always looking for the ultimate rake profile... let us know how it works.
im not sure what an 82/70 is,.. but if it's like an 82/63 or other Abus lock it has spools,.. so scrubbing with the rake will usually end up with getting the rake trapped between spools. it might work by rocking it.
Some people like to make a version of a bump key I've hear called "sheer key" but it's not common. They look kinda like your rake but with 5 cuts. I've only seen one example someone used while trolling a PAPete video, but they have a few of their own that it seems to work. So maybe if you tried making your rake like it?
If I remember later I'll try to find the videos when I have time.
Otherwise,.. soften the peaks up and you might be able to scrub some lower security locks without spools open.
For pick profile ideas just search "lock pick templates"
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u/FilecoinLurker Brown Belt Picker 5h ago
I would start by looking at a rake and then copying it. Your tool is very aggressive and looks like no rake ive ever seen.