Lock picking

[kpp80202]

Has anyone here tried one of those lock pick sets from lockpickworld? They have see-through locks to help with practicing, which seems really cool. I?ve never needed to pick a lock, but it looks like a cool sort of physical and mental puzzle to waste time with.

[Tim K]

I have a couple. They’re a lot of fun.

[Wulf202]

The cheap sets will get you started. The clear locks are good for an introduction. Once you can pick them with out looking at the tumblers they're in the junk drawer.

There are many reputable places that sell higher end stuff.

Check out the sparrows night school sets if you want to get an all around practice set with decent starter tools.

[Irving]

Cheap locks can be had at a Habitat For Humanity Restore or similar as well. Install lock into a scrap piece of 2x4, tie the key to a piece of string or wire fastened with an eye-hook, and now you have a tidy little practice piece. Can put a bunch of locks in a row.

[00tec]

I have a cheapy set I got from somewhere. You're right, it is a bit of fun to learn. Actually picked a lock for someone recently that locked themselves out of a room in their house.

If I were to get more serious tools, I would look at covert instruments (LockPickingLawywer's company). Dude seems to really know his stuff.

My dad has one of the clear locks. They help to see the action if you want to start, but I found it more fun to find ways to defeat the mechanism without picking, as I could see the entire thing.

[XJ]

My credit card really hates you guys

[nighterfighter]

I have a couple of those clear locks, and man they suck. You can use the wrong key and still get it to open.

I found it way more fun to buy a bunch of locks from hardware stores and practice picking on those.

NEVER pick a lock you actually need to work or open....you can break a lock by picking it.



For those who don't live in Colorado, be aware of state laws on owning lockpicking devices.

https://toool.us/laws.html

[SA Friday]

A good set of picks isn't hat expensive, and I find the dimensionality and strength of the pick is really important.

Sparrow lock picks are your best bang for the buck. The Tuxedo set is the easiest to start with, but the Night School Tuxedo set is the best for the money for a starter IMO.

https://www.sparrowslockpicks.com/category_s/50.htm

[hollohas]

I have a number of things from Sparrow including cutaway practice locks. I'm happy with the quality and it's fun to sit and practice while watching an evening tv show.

[nighterfighter]

Also lock picking is pretty fun and easy to learn.

I've literally taught someone how to pick a lock while he was sitting in the passenger seat as I drove. You'll get the hang of it in no time.