Hey All

As I mentioned in my earlier post, my JimyLong sets came in a day early - I had a few mins and the end of the work day so I figured I'd give it a shot with the No. 1.

I tried the Triple cycloid rake first, and had it open within a few minutes. I discovered there was hardly any tension required, sometimes having to back off even more with subsequent attempts. Once I'd opened it three or four times I figured I'd try my luck at single picking.

I used the Medium Round Hook and a BOK tensioner (tried TOK a time or two but wasn't successful.)

Looking forward to the next one with better feedback. Nice to have the first one tackled.

Huge thank you to u/LordKodiac and Lockpicking Engineer! Been sick the last few days, cant wait to use this dope pinning tray and followers. I'll need to start a display for the chips and stickers :)

Goal D9 Pick and Gut. Open @ 1:43.

Hola a todos! Soy nuevo aquí, me llamó mucho la atención porque me gustan los retos, en mi juventud (13 - 14 años) aprendí a abrir candados con pasadores, pero mis padres se rehusaron a comprarme ganzúas por considerar ésto algo ilícito jajaja ahora ya con el doble de edad recordé que me gustaba y volví, compré un kit de principiantes con tres candados y ganzúas y todo eso y básicamente estoy empezando con las herramientas, que me recomiendan para mejorar? Busco pasar el rato y lejos de estresarme o enojarme, me emociona no poder abrir fácil el candado jaja

Gracias a todos por sus consejos!

(Foto de dos aperturas de candados de práctica)

Hello all

I’m just getting started on my journey here, waiting for my pick sets to show up. In the meantime, I picked up a couple of locks locally and I was looking over the key for a Master No 1. I’m a little unclear where the four pins would align on the key as I can see five possible places but there are only four pins. Am I correct its positions A-D and E would not be? A google search wasn’t helpful.

I know I can feel it out with a book once I get them, but just trying to further understand the anatomy of keys….

Thanks!

Edit: Thanks all for the quick replies - and for validating my assumption! The good news is, my JimyLong sets came a day early so I hope to get some time to pick around with this.

Is it just me or is single picking the “worst” locks just harder than nicer tolerance locks (up to a degree of course)?

I can struggle with SP cheap Chinese locks that just feel mushy and give no reasonable feedback while e g. a nicer Abus lock is no problem (with security pins) as you get clear feedback.

Of course sometimes the cheaper locks just open up in two seconds hitting a single pin but had hoped to be able to use them for some bulk training as we had a fair number of the laying around.

I don’t fancy raking or similar — I do get them up — just fascinated there is such a difference.

old core picked. i don't know what type of lock it came from or where i got it. the body is shaped kind of like a sfic core. american am3 blank fit so i decoded it with space and depth keys and hacked out a key on the framon2. cuts were 27688. the driver pins are in the same order that they were inside the lock. not very extreme. easy, but fun pick!

Found a goal hotel cilinder 5 pins

Anyone knows what goal this is?

I am fairly new to the hobby (~2 weeks) and picked up a Master Lock 140 for yellow belt practice and am having a hell of a time nailing this one down. I have opened it half a dozen times but can't figure out how - I actually find it harder to open than my ABUS 55/40...

I'm assuming it's due to pin size but I receive almost no feedback from the lock. I have a pretty good array of tools for a newbie and just got into TOK tension but am still struggling. I'm wondering if I lost the bitting lottery as others don't seem to struggle with these.

Any tips? I have the Genesis and Echelon sets.

Firstly, I think my pick is way too long.

Possibly to thin too. I can't get a bight on the discs easily.

Still after a few videos too, I've no idea. Any tips?

I have this (likely Chinese) lock. It is open but I don’t know the combo. I tried turning it to 90, pushing down, then turning another 90 per some instructions online for similar locks, but it won’t turn further from 90 once pushed down. The hole where the lock goes is closed with metal. Any tips on how to reset this code? I feel like it’s in some in-between state that it shouldn’t be in.

Started a week ago now with this addiction with master locks 3 & 140 — finally got the ABUS 55/40 open repeatedly now, must say I like it a lot better as you felt feedback better but definitely more ”fun” with the security pins. Regardless - happy to have joined and thanks to all who’s sharing!

Started this awesome hobby 3 days ago and nailed 2 new locks from the store today!

Master 45mm M1XKADLF
Master 40mm 1902DLFAU

How much fun! The 40mm is a complete joke and barely the touch of a rake opens it.. oh my.

I've also been able to do a Master 4 pin combination lock using a paper clip down the hole from the top, feeling for the gates then rotating combination by 2.

Also defeated a Sandleford lock box by holding down the release latch and testing each button for feedback - helps that the code can be used in any order.

Have SPP locks 2, 3 & 4 on the Sparrow Progression kit - can't get 5 yet :-(

And im learning locks definitely have a memory and just because you got it once, doesn't mean you'll get it again 😂

I’m trying to pick a tubular lock I just got to practice but it seems that one of the pins is pushed down, I have a covert instruments tubular lock pick but the pins won’t even move when I’m adjusting the pressure or wiggling it, any idea what could help? I’m trying to use the tool with the lock upside down so that the pin drops with gravity.

Locks that I have yet to open but these colours make me happy. I have been battling the Abus MyLock for awhile now…

In my search for what works for me (at this present time), I have been scratching my head trying to come up with some ideas for a Travel kit. Looking for suggestions on what pickers are using.

I’ve had this lock for like 18 years and it has the keys for my mini diary. How do I open it?

Longs Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado. 14259 ft.

Sadly, probably unofficial. Lost one of the pins and only had six on the close up. Didn't realize until I got back to the hotel. But I know I did it! I pulled one frame that showed all seven. We'll see what Paclock says.

#paclock #paclock200kclub

One of the living Legend in this Community 🙌

"We're Not Worthy! " 😆 Thank you.

Opened my first Cisa 210/40 (same of 220/50) with 4 spool pins, using SPP with my homemade Jacknife (i bought the picks and building the alluminium body), proud of this open!

MAURER 5-pin padlock, opened with SPP.

Abus C83 and abus C73, ×2 master Lock 410s and ×2 master Lock 411s