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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.

Getting Started Community Locks Tools Practice Practice Locks

Next Steps Exercises Navigation Tool Check Disassembly

Resources Links Books

Beginning Pin Tumbler Picking Community Locks Master Lock No. 3 padlock. This is where we talk about selecting and sourcing locks for beginning practice. Although there seems to be a lot of people beginning their lockpicking training on padlocks, cheap double euro cylinder can be a better choice; by sawing it in halves, you get two training locks. Gut them (just watch for the skeletonized cores!) and you can progressively pin them to learn your way around the keyway. This also saves you pain of learning security pins right at the beginning - just use standard drivers at the start and start adding security pins into the mix when you are ready. Tools Sparrows Kick Start set of lockpicks, turning tools, and carrying case. 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) Other usefull stuff Reload kit - very usefull, not only pins, but tweezers, pinning mats and plug follower Gutting wrench for easier circlip removal Practice Practice Locks Clear padlock. TOOOL UK Yale 1109 “Learn to pick” kit Sparrows progressive locks Sparrows cut away lock Sparrows revolver Reload kit - very usefull, not only pins, but tweezers, pinning mats and plug follower Training lock, that will grow with you A video demonstrating how to make a practice lock from a euro cylinder with minimal tools Exercises Navigation Tool Check Disassembly Remove the cam or C-clip. Insert the key and turn the plug 45-90 degrees. Withdraw the plug from the cylinder. (A plug follower is recommended) OR Remove the chamber casings and take out each pin-stack individually Remove the cam or C-clip. Withdraw the plug from the cylinder. Books This is where we mention some books, like https://nostarch.com/locksport or Little Black Book of Lockpicking: Lock opening and Bypass techniques for Security Professionals.