Video: Lock Pick Lawyer How good is your lock?

The Abloy 341 too:eek:

A tower site had one of these on the gate that I used to have to go to. The copper thieves just cut the fence and got the cable we were supposed to use.
 
Anyone here know this stuff well enough to recommend a pick set? This looks like a fun skill to learn.
 
Catfish said:
Anyone here know this stuff well enough to recommend a pick set? This looks like a fun skill to learn.
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I started with a simple Dyno Kwik Pic. It's basically a pocket single style lock pick and tension wrench and works great on most door locks. Skill dependent of course but I can usually pop a regular front door.
 
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I tried it briefly, but fell off from it... There are a million ways into any building, house, or gate, and lock picking is only worthwhile if you want to be more discreet, which is kind of moot in the age of cheap video surveillance.

Hell, most folks deadbolts are only held into the cheap wood door frame by about an inch and half of screw. Doesn't matter how good your lock is at that point.
 
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Catfish said:
Anyone here know this stuff well enough to recommend a pick set? This looks like a fun skill to learn.
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NCLivingBrit said:
I started with a simple Dyno Kwik Pic. It's basically a pocket single style lock pick and tension wrench and works great on most door locks. Skill dependent of course but I can usually pop a regular front door.
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You can pick up a Dyno Kwik Pic off the shelf at Northern Tool. They used to carry SlimJims too. I have a see through dummy padlock that shows you what you're trying to accomplish. Most padlocks you can shim. Different locks have different weakness you can exploit.

BTW, do NOT try to get through airport screening with a Dyno Pik. The way it's constructed with the spring makes it look like a detonator. Ask me how I know. On second thought, don't.:rolleyes:
 
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georgel said:
You can pick up a Dyno Kwik Pic off the shelf at Northern Tool. They used to carry SlimJims too. I have a see through dummy padlock that shows you what you're trying to accomplish. Most padlocks you can shim. Different locks have different weakness you can exploit.

BTW, do NOT try to get through airport screening with a Dyno Pik. The way it's constructed with the spring makes it look like a detonator. Ask me how I know. On second thought, don't.:rolleyes:
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I rarely carry it, but I keep it stashed away with a regular pick set, window pump w coathanger, car key jigglers and a vibrotool in a non obvious place in my car. I've saved a half dozen people from calling an expensive locksmith or busting a window in the last couple of years. I'm not great but I can usually muddle through.
 
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I rarely carry it, but I keep it stashed away with a regular pick set, window pump w coathanger, car key jigglers and a vibrotool in a non obvious place in my car. I've saved a half dozen people from calling an expensive locksmith or busting a window in the last couple of years. I'm not great but I can usually muddle through.
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I ask for ID before I pop a car lock with a slim jim. And ask if it's their car. ;)
 
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Heh... I forgot the combinations on the standard Master combo locks on my Pelican case. I just took two 3/4 inch wrenches and popped them right open.
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I ordered two Abloy locks for my pelican case. When I ordered them (from Security Snobs) they keyed them the same and suggested one medium grade lock and one light grade. They said the medium grade one would even slow down the TSA should they try to open it and if they get past that, a second lock is of limited utility so save some money.
 
Catfish said:
Anyone here know this stuff well enough to recommend a pick set? This looks like a fun skill to learn.
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You don't really need a "set", a J hook, a rake and a small width tension tool are about all you need for 90% of locks. My set has about 30 or so tools and I use 2 for 99% of locks, I prefer single pin picking, it's more rewarding.
 
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