EPTOn October 09 2011 17:38 tryclops wrote:
thanks, I wasn't even aware that spool pins existed. I feel like such a noob right now :\ What exactly sure what you meant by a "false set".
What are the advantages to having a folding set rather than a normal set?
thanks, I wasn't even aware that spool pins existed. I feel like such a noob right now :\ What exactly sure what you meant by a "false set".
What are the advantages to having a folding set rather than a normal set?
A false set is where a section of a security pin gets caught on the shear line of the lock, which doesn't allow the lock to turn or even the other pins to be picked normally. Or at least that's the theory behind them. A false set is indicated by the plug turning about 5 degrees, and then stopping.
There used to be a small, but prominent, group of lock pickers on Youtube. Unfortunately, most of them have stopped making videos due to Youtube giving them warnings to stop producing videos, or something along those lines.
Here's a quick video where a guy picks a lock full of security pins; he shows the false set and gives a brief explanation of how to work with it.:
Here are some examples of the security pins mentiond earlier.
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Spool pin - It resembles an empty spool (the kind that carries sewing thread). You can see how the midsection of the pin could easily get caught on the shear line and jam up the plug, causing you to release your tension on the lock and reset the pins.
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Serrated pin - A bit more difficult than spool pins. Serrated pins can sometimes be almost entirely serrated.
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Serrated pin - A bit more difficult than spool pins. Serrated pins can sometimes be almost entirely serrated.
Oh, and there's no real advantage to having a folding pick set, aside form convenience and portability (when folded, it's only 3 inches). The picks are the same. The nut that holds the set together can eventually become loose after being in your pocket over the course of several years. So if you carry it with you everywhere, you might want to make sure the nut is still tight after a year or two (Who's really gonna remember to do that? lol). If you want to get an normal pick set, rather than a jacknife pick set, that's good too. You can get an 8-piece set (6 picks and 2 tension wrenches) from the same site for $13.95.
Hope this helps with your hobby. It's fun to be meet a challenge and take it down.
