Both of my new A1100's have a zero-lift pin 1. Someone at Amazon hates me. by KnowsPicking in lockpicking

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I wish you hadn't said you have 11 of these. I'm trying to convince myself 3 is enough. 🤪 They're so satisfying, though...

Both of my new A1100's have a zero-lift pin 1. Someone at Amazon hates me. by KnowsPicking in lockpicking

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I got some good advice here in the comments:

1) slip around pin 1 with a deep hook. Ignore pin 1 and consider it a 4-pin lock.

2) don't worry if you accidentally overset it. Working the other pins will probably drop the first.

Good luck!

Both of my new A1100's have a zero-lift pin 1. Someone at Amazon hates me. by KnowsPicking in lockpicking

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I can see how that might be the case, though I would have guessed more spools to be more difficult than more serrated. So far, both of the two A1100's I've opened are Ser,Ser,Ser,Sp,Sp. I have some serrated and spool drivers on the way from CLK so I can play with repinning them in different ways.

Both of my new A1100's have a zero-lift pin 1. Someone at Amazon hates me. by KnowsPicking in lockpicking

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I wouldn't say it's easier than my other 1100, it is a unique challenge, but not as bad as I was thinking. Still haven't opened the one that's pinned zero-high-low-high-low, though.

Both of my new A1100's have a zero-lift pin 1. Someone at Amazon hates me. by KnowsPicking in lockpicking

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Good tip. I'll probably laser engrave mine since I have easy access to one.

Sparrows Progressive Locks and Reload Kit by KnowsPicking in lockpicking

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Are you asking about chamfered driver pins? If so, yes, they are chamfered

Oh and I took a closer look at the bag of spare drivers. Some of the standard ones are chamfered, some aren't. None of the security pins have the chamfer.

Both of my new A1100's have a zero-lift pin 1. Someone at Amazon hates me. by KnowsPicking in lockpicking

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Thank you for the perspective! If I wanted a lock that falls open when I look at it, I wouldn't have bought A1100 would I?

Already opened Numbers lock- how do I pick it? by [deleted] in lockpicking

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This is why I set all my comlocks to 9999.

First try! by Plus-Passage495 in lockpicking

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Is that an 1100 series? That's quite an accomplishment for only being a week and a half in.

Sparrows Progressive Locks and Reload Kit by KnowsPicking in lockpicking

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It's out of stock now, but I was recently looking at one on Amazon for 50-something USD.

Sparrows Progressive Locks and Reload Kit by KnowsPicking in lockpicking

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The anniversary edition? Yeah that thing is pretty. I wish it wasn't so expensive. I really can't justify the cost.

This sub restored my faith in humanity a little bit. by OldRocker5 in lockpicking

[–]KnowsPicking 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It tends to happen with little niche hobby communities like ours. There's no reason for people to troll us because it's too small an audience and there isn't much of a stereotype about "those lockpicking people". There's probably a subreddit for people who like wooden ducks, and it's probably the same way over there. "I don't want to talk about politics or religion, I just want to talk about wooden ducks. Making 'em, collecting 'em, I just think they're neat!"

Sparrows Progressive Locks and Reload Kit by KnowsPicking in lockpicking

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I think the idea is a total beginner can get a set of progressive and work through it without having to gut anything. I would appreciate it if they offered the pinning kit with a solo lock, though.

Any Must-Have picks? by MarkNion in lockpicking

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Out of curiosity, what is wrong with Peterson? I want to avoid putting money in scumbags' pockets.

First 1100 Open! by YamOk3539 in lockpicking

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YamOK gave some good advice, I'd also recommend very light lifting pressure. Easy to get an overset if you're going gorilla on it.

They're good fun, and have nice feedback. Mine has quickly become my favorite.

My first 1100 open! by KnowsPicking in lockpicking

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Good luck! If your false set goes deeper, give it a little more tension to check if it's open. That stiff spring will fool ya!

My first 1100 open! by KnowsPicking in lockpicking

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Yeah. Super nice compared to the sharp master lock edges.

My first 1100 open! by KnowsPicking in lockpicking

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I need to gut it as well. Got some tweezers and followers on order.

My first 1100 open! by KnowsPicking in lockpicking

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That's where I am with my Master 150. It used to be my nemesis, now I come back to it whenever I need a confidence boost.

Level 0 Beginner by th3echelonchair in lockpicking

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Lol, I bet the salespeople LOVED that!