**official lockpicking q & a**

[andyreilly]

Been picking and manipulating locks on and off for around two years now misc.

I feel that I am a fairly skilled with it so ask anything you want.

Im in college now so I only brought down some of my tools with me, but the rest I left at home.
Heres what I brought with me-

Bump Keys-

Basic pick set (Much larger set at home)-

Lock Pick Gun-


Ask away



SUPPLIES*
Reputable US Suppliers-http://www.lockpickshop.com/
http://www.southord.com/catalog.asp?cat=locksmith
Beginners Pick Set-http://www.ecrater.com/p/8942341/beg...-lock-pick-set
Intermediate Pick Set-http://www.lockpickshop.com/MPXS-14.html
Lock Pick Gun-http://www.lockpickshop.com/LAT-17.html
Bump Keys-http://www.bumpkey.us/
Padlock Shims (set of 20)-http://www.selfdefenseproducts.com/P...t-p-17182.html
Common Offline Sources- Gun shows, Military Surplus Stores, Flea Markets, Etc.
*In different countries there are different style locks, thus different style picks, make sure you are buying the appropriate kit


OVERSEA SUPPLIERS
Canada-http://www.lockpickcanada.com
United Kingdom-http://www.lockpicktools.co.uk/
http://www.ukbumpkeys.com/
Australia-http://www.gadgetsdirect.com.au/


GUIDES
Concept of lock picking and basic guide-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0el-URgCZw
Lock pick gun guide-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCBxq...eature=related
Bump key info and how to-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwTVBWCijEQ
Using a padlock shim-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7s6wY5Xb0HE
Making you own lock picks-http://www.lockpicking101.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=10398
Lock Picking Dictionary/Terminology -http://www.lockpicking101.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=1069


LEGALITY
Most Countries/States-http://www.lockpicking101.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=2850
United States by state(Fuk Yea)- http://www.lockpickguide.com/legalityoflockpicks.html

[strongsmallkid]

have you ever broken into anything and stole things?

[andyreilly]

have you ever broken into anything and stole things?

no brah. i hate thieves more than anything. i do it for the hobby and challenge srs

[yaco78]

whats the most difficult types of locks you've picked

[P51]

no brah. i hate thieves more than anything. i do it for the hobby and challenge srs

Friend at work use to make bump keys for fun. Interesting hobby.

[Assembly_Required]

How does the gun differ and when you do use it vs. just the standard pick set?

[NZDarren]

Could you get into something like this?

[blue_aviators]

what do those keys do


cool hobby by the way reps

[andyreilly]

whats the most difficult types of locks you've picked

any assa twin lock i usually struggle with more especially the assa twin 6000. ive gotten it before but 9/10 i get too frustrated and give up

How does the gun differ and when you do use it vs. just the standard pick set?

With the standard picks you have to individually lift each pin to the shear line and involves alot more skill and touch. something that comes with practice

The gun can be used by most with very little training. opened a abus 55/40 padlock within ten minutes of owning the gun. You insert the needle into the cyclinder and apply tension with your tension wrench and squeeze the trigger causing a super fast movement of the needle which raises the tumbler to the proper alignment.

Could you get into something like this?

yea easily with the other part of my kit at home-

[pidginduck]

Do people know about your hobby? Do they judge you for it?

[andyreilly]

what do those keys do


cool hobby by the way reps

thanks brah

you insert the key into any lock the uses the same style of key and pull it out one click
then apply slight tension to the key as if you were turning it. then you hit the back of the key with a hard surface such as a piece of wood or screwdriver handle. they also make a bump key hammer made just for this.



When hit with the hard surface the tumblers(red in blue) will jump up and for a split second they will be properly lined up allowing the cylinder to turn.

[andyreilly]

Do people know about your hobby? Do they judge you for it?

Not something i really brag about to people i meet that i dont really know except for you guys now lol, cause it can easily give off a bad impression or give them the wrong idea

But other than that, yea my close friends know along with my family. my parents have actually have given me some tools as gifts before.
My friends that know about it also take advantage of it. If they lock their keys in their car, in their house, etc they call me before spending around $100 on a locksmith and i can generally do it

[andyreilly]

Bump. Misc keep em coming im bored as hell

[Milamber]

I really need to pic up a new pic set... Used to do it for ****s n giggles back when i was in highschool. Learnt everything that I knew from Youtube...

[andyreilly]

I really need to pic up a new pic set... Used to do it for ****s n giggles back when i was in highschool. Learnt everything that I knew from Youtube...

thats how i actually learned in the beginning as well lol, i actually had an entire home made lockpick set i made myself lol

are you looking for just a good basic set. whats your price range?

[Milamber]

thats how i actually learned in the beginning as well lol, i actually had an entire home made lockpick set i made myself lol

are you looking for just a good basic set. whats your price range?

Yeah just looking for a basic set... ha just looked on ebay, thats where i bought my first set, and there are none on there.

[An hero]

What kind of locks do you practice with?

[andyreilly]

Yeah just looking for a basic set... ha just looked on ebay, thats where i bought my first set, and there are none on there.

http://webcache.googleusercontent.co...&ct=clnk&gl=us
Most basic set there really is unless you want to individually piece it together and is currently my go to set for basic tumbler locks. comes with a tension wrench, feeler, and a couple rakes and a somewhat helpful book if youre new to the hobby for 25 plus shipping



let me know what you think

[ostap]

how long does it take to pick a standard door lock?

[GreenGun]

Is this decent for a beginner?

[Milamber]

http://webcache.googleusercontent.co...&ct=clnk&gl=us
Most basic set there really is unless you want to individually piece it together and is currently my go to set for basic tumbler locks. comes with a tension wrench, feeler, and a couple rakes and a somewhat helpful book if youre new to the hobby for 25 plus shipping



let me know what you think

Do they ship to Aus?

EDIT: Yep they ship to Aus... for an extra $50.00...

[andyreilly]

What kind of locks do you practice with?

down here at school i dont have all that much in terms of practice tools besides a few abus padlocks (off the top of my head i think i have a 83/45 and a 65/40) and a couple basic master key locks, and i use to have a schlage cylinder which i loved but i havent seen it since i moved in so im gonna need to get another soon

[Milamber]

Just read up lock picking laws in Aus... apparently it is illegal to own pick sets here in Aus unless you are a Locksmith... And if i try and buy them from overseas they will most likely be confiscated by customs...

[andyreilly]

how long does it take to pick a standard door lock?

on an average day-

with picks: Actual picking- 2 minutes Using a rake- anywhere from seconds to never lol

bump keys: less than 20 seconds once i determine the key type

lock pick gun: usually around 30 seconds, a minute tops

[ImpulsePainter]

down here at school i dont have all that much in terms of practice tools besides a few abus padlocks (off the top of my head i think i have a 83/45 and a 65/40) and a couple basic master key locks, and i use to have a schlage cylinder which i loved but i havent seen it since i moved in so im gonna need to get another soon

what is the significance of the numbers you're listing? (ie: 83/45) Lock models? depth/height of lock?

[andyreilly]

Is this decent for a beginner?

As long as it comes with a tension wrench then it should be ok depending on the price of course. dont spend more than 20-30 on a beginners set.

from personal experience though, i dont like the multi tools like this. my friend has one and loves it, but from the couple times i tried, it seemed harder to feel and control, but it could of just been cause by being used to my picks.

[GreenGun]

As long as it comes with a tension wrench then it should be ok depending on the price of course. dont spend more than 20-30 on a beginners set.

from personal experience though, i dont like the multi tools like this. my friend has one and loves it, but from the couple times i tried, it seemed harder to feel and control, but it could of just been cause by being used to my picks.

Thanks man, I get what you're saying, you have to grip it differently and its not as sensitive to feel as a individual tool, probably because of the thick handle.

[Milamber]

Ok aussies I found a place where we can buy picks...

http://www.gadgetsdirect.com.au

[Airbull]

seems very odd.

[InvidGurab]

How effective is bump lock picking?