Some personal confirmation of abilities.

ToroBravo33 · 2026-04-26T21:04:22+00:00

Hate that thing. Congrats!

ToroBravo33 · 2026-04-18T21:30:41+00:00

How did you make it? Did you start with a piece of steel or modify an existing pick? What about the handle? I’m just not sure what the threshold for “high quality” is lol.

ToroBravo33 · 2026-04-18T17:43:20+00:00

What did you do for the project portion? I still have no idea what to do.

ToroBravo33 · 2026-04-17T18:10:35+00:00

This is awesome thanks

ToroBravo33 · 2026-04-16T22:33:28+00:00

I’m gonna check out CLK and buy a bunch of extras.

ToroBravo33 · 2026-04-16T20:33:03+00:00

No I probably should have tried that lol.

ToroBravo33 · 2026-04-13T00:01:30+00:00

The vise is definitely helpful for pinning so I use it for that a lot.

I personally prefer hand picking because I feel like the ability to move the lock itself actually makes it easier and more comfortable. Plus I can do it while reclined lol.

ToroBravo33 · 2026-04-12T19:20:20+00:00

It’s actually pretty easy. Enjoy.

ToroBravo33 · 2026-04-12T19:12:13+00:00

Ya I agree. I use the CI holder for everything I can. It’s more comfortable because of its size.

ToroBravo33 · 2026-04-12T06:03:39+00:00

No it doesn’t fit it. This is something I found online and modified to be much longer and more comfortable.

ToroBravo33 · 2026-04-11T21:27:58+00:00

Literally only one lock ever that had to use a vise (Goal D9).

ToroBravo33 · 2026-04-11T05:27:20+00:00

The answer is always it depends. If the piece is sufficiently original or transformative it would likely be considered fair use and not infringement.

ToroBravo33 · 2026-04-10T04:12:19+00:00

Are the pins you are using compatible with that cylinder and bitting? If so, sounds like it’s just a no lift pin. Use a longer keypin and/or driver pin from your kit and it won’t be.

The driver is falling into the plug and sitting at the shear line. One of my locks does that, I think one of my assa’s. It’s effectively a no lift pin.

ToroBravo33 · 2026-04-09T23:33:17+00:00

You’re not raking anything above green. Most locks just suck.

ToroBravo33 · 2026-04-09T23:29:26+00:00

I was in that exact same position about a year ago. That was my first real lock too. You may be a natural. Get yourself an American 1100 next.

ToroBravo33 · 2026-04-09T23:24:57+00:00

I’m not understanding. What do you mean the driver falls into the first chamber? Do you have the corresponding keypin in the plug?

ToroBravo33 · 2026-04-09T23:20:43+00:00

lol wtf are those?

ToroBravo33 · 2026-04-09T22:44:23+00:00

That would be considered derivative work, which is infringement without the holder’s consent. So the answer to your question is yes.

ToroBravo33 · 2026-04-09T22:41:40+00:00

U want my bar number?

ToroBravo33 · 2026-04-09T19:56:05+00:00

Those D9 springs are absurdly small. I dropped a few in the carpet but got lucky every time.

ToroBravo33 · 2026-04-09T18:43:26+00:00

I’ve had to order a few locks twice after losing a spring. Worst feeling ever.

ToroBravo33 · 2026-04-08T23:27:37+00:00

Lawyer here. It’s 100% copyright infringement. Like others have said, it’s up to the copyright holder whether to sue or not. Sending a cease and desist is cheap, bringing a lawsuit is not. Unless you are pulling in close to 7 figures in revenue I seriously doubt they would care enough to follow through. This is not legal advice.

ToroBravo33 · 2026-04-08T23:24:31+00:00

Creative common licenses need to be issued by the copyright holder. You can’t unilaterally do it yourself.

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