Begin pin tumbler

Beginning Pin Tumbler Picking 





Beginning Pin Tumbler Picking intro goes here… In this article, you will find information regarding getting started with lockpicking, including joining the locksport community, aquiring locks and tools, disassembly, practicing, practice locks, and exercises.

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Locks


This is where we talk about selecting and sourcing locks for beginning practice.

Tools


To begin to learn Single Pin Picking (SPP), at least two tools are needed: one to manipulate the pins and one to rotate the lock plug. A pick with a hook profile is often recommended for SPP. It is generally recommended to use a turning tool that fits in the keyway without blocking access to the pins while still providing feedback and control of the rotation.

Listed here are a few suppliers where hobby lockpickers frequently buy these tools
 * Digby Lock and Tool (USA) - Hooks and Turning Tools
 * Hooligan Keys (USA) - Hook and Turning Tool
 * Law Lock Tools (UK) - Hook and Turning Tools
 * Lockpick Web Winkel (NL) - Hook and Turning Tool
 * Multipick (DE) - Hook and Turning tool
 * Sparrows Lock Picks (CA) - Hook and Turning tools

It is easy to make some tools yourself
 * Schuyler Towne "Tension Wrenches from Windshield Wiper Blades"(youtube)

Practice Locks


TOOOL UK Yale 1109 “Learn to pick” kit

Books
This is where we mention some books, like https://nostarch.com/locksport


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