Lock Pick Kits

base515

Re: [Tenshi] Lock Pick Kits

In reply to: Also...wouldn't be easier to just buy a set of masterkeys?
There are no "master keys" for single pin locks. Seldom if ever will they be found on padlocks. They are most common in apartments and hotels. THe locks have 2 sets of pins, and shear lines. One key opens one set at one shear line and the "master" at another. A couple of diamond picks and tension tools of different sizes is all that is needed for most common padlocks and deadbolts.
Raking is the way to go. Electric guns and mechanical guns rake in the same manner but the are very LOUD and can damage locks. THe truly gifted are the ones that can do impressions and combination locks are the easiest of all to beat(the Master brand, that is)

PS Having a set in your possession is a crime unless you are certified locksmith, etc, etc

TomAiello

Re: [base515] Lock Pick Kits

In reply to: Electric guns and mechanical guns rake in the same manner but the are very LOUD and can damage locks.
I've owned both electric and mechanical guns, and have never found them any easier or more effective then simply raking a lock by hand.

Tom Aiello

Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com
Snake River BASE Academy

TomAiello

Re: [Gaper] Lock Pick Kits

In reply to: the lock picking world championships were won this year in 20 seconds by raking a supposedly un-pickable lock! one man one pick!
Perhaps we ought to change your nickname from "The Pick" to "The Rake"?

Tom Aiello

Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com
Snake River BASE Academy

The Pick

Re: [TomAiello] Lock Pick Kits

my tool of choice is the diamond PICK. I can pick with it or rake so maybe "Pick-N-Rake"

blitzkrieg

Re: [Tenshi] Lock Pick Kits

i have a "master key" that works great for all padlocks.

it's called a bolt cutter.

it's great for "aquiring" military vehicles in a hurry...

although, for BASE applications... not a good idea.

TomAiello

Re: [blitzkrieg] Lock Pick Kits

In reply to: i have a "master key" that works great for all padlocks.

it's called a bolt cutter.

it's great for "aquiring" military vehicles in a hurry...

although, for BASE applications... not a good idea.
That actually works great on a lot of multi-padlock gates. Often, when several people have to get into some place (very common on some towers), they just chain the padlocks through each other so that any of them can get in. It's very simple to clip off the last link of the chain and replace it with your own padlock, simply adding yourself to the "list" of people who have their own locks/keys/access to the site.

Tom Aiello

Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com
Snake River BASE Academy

dmcoco84

Re: [dmcoco84] Lock Pick Kits

Great info everyone!!! Great Pm's too. Thanks for all the help. And nice laughs too!!

In reply to: i have a "master key" that works great for all padlocks.

it's called a bolt cutter.

SBCmac

Re: [DexterBase] Lock Pick Kits

In reply to: Speaking of, SBCMac, where's my lockpick set?
Sorry brother, I've been meaning to return it to you ...

I'll PM you... It's been too long since we've hung out...

KMonster

Re: [SBCmac] Lock Pick Kits

In reply to: It's been too long since we've hung out... Then come jump with us tomorrow off a low yet sweet bridge.

There is no "supposed to."

460

Re: [base515] Lock Pick Kits

This is dependent on the state. In Texas, this is not true.

From BASE 515:
"PS Having a set in your possession is a crime unless you are certified locksmith, etc, etc"

HOBO #7

eUrNiCc

Re: [460] Lock Pick Kits

Has anyone here had any luck with padlock shims. They seem like a quick alternative to picking .

Egad, a BASE life defiles a bad age.

460

Re: [eUrNiCc] Lock Pick Kits

those work on poorer quality locks, not on good locks with tight tolerances.

HOBO #7

base515

Re: [460] Lock Pick Kits

In reply to: This is dependent on the state. In Texas, this is not true.

From BASE 515:
"PS Having a set in your possession is a crime unless you are certified locksmith, etc, etc"
I always considered Texas as another Country, so I'm not surprised. It must be nice to have some freedoms left.

op5e

Re: [base515] Lock Pick Kits

http://www.lockpicking101.com/

Start at the above url. Under newbies there is an FAQs. There is also a large list of laws. Keep in mind USPS may have laws against sending these items. So even if you can buy it from a site legally, you still have to find out how they send it to you. Go to howstuffworks.

Alot of larger kits will have repeats of the same thing. There are some raking kits that have heaps of different ones, but these are not commonly used. Normally 3 tools will get most done. Personally mech/elec tools are over rated. Just to explain what I mean by most. At a beginners skill level they will only be able to get into a number of different styles/quality of locks. You could get the best branded picks and they wont help you, only time/skill/lucky will.

As said by others, I dont advicate ppl doing this stuff anywhere that laws do not allow.

If ya still have questions PM me.

dmcoco84

Re: [op5e] Lock Pick Kits

Thanks for the info. Yea I'll definitely check out that website too. I would start reading now but its blocked under "criminal skills". Damn work firewalls.