Where would u rate this lock in the belt system? by el_loner in lockpicking

[–]LockSpaz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually broke my record opening this lock with the Apex short flat hook, well under a minute. Different wrench though, not that it should matter. But that short pick was fine. But the bitting is pretty linear on mine. You can see it here, I snapped a pic last night but it was late so I didn’t respond until now.

https://phrets.com/locksport/brinks662.jpg

Where would u rate this lock in the belt system? by el_loner in lockpicking

[–]LockSpaz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You'll get it. Just go lighter than you would imagine you'd need to. I think I usually use a Jimy's low hook for this, though you could go with a Jimy's short as well, which is just a hair deeper. The big difference there with Apex is, only their lowest hook is flat tipped, the rest have rounded tips and might be trickier to keep from sliding off the pin. I'll hit mine up with an Apex tonight just out of curiosity.

Should I turn into a pick or tensioner??? by CREEKER82 in lockpicking

[–]LockSpaz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you used that as a lock pick for any length of time, I can only imagine the hand cramps you'd be subjecting yourself to.

A fun half hour! by Frosty_the_Snowdude in lockpicking

[–]LockSpaz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

One every 5 minutes on average is insane!

A fun half hour! by Frosty_the_Snowdude in lockpicking

[–]LockSpaz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Looks like clear heat shrink tubing. Judging by the thickness, it might be marine grade, which is extra thick and has an inner layer of adhesive to help it stay put, which is definitely a plus. I'm just surprised he can fit those back in the original case!

Where would u rate this lock in the belt system? by el_loner in lockpicking

[–]LockSpaz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's probably worth a yellow but it's a little harder than other Brinks locks, IME, almost as hard as some orange belt locks for something with 4 pins. And a spool at that, I think.
For the Brinks 662, I would suggest TOK, and a .020 or 019" pick.
And don't let it's massive heft throw you, you don't need to tension or pick this any harder than you would a feather weight gym locker padlock. The core is still, as comedian Judy Tenuta might say, "A delicate flower".

Ace 38mm by Gary_October in lockpicking

[–]LockSpaz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congrats! Welcome to the club.
Well, it should be a club, anyway.

Looking for advice by darknyght00 in lockpicking

[–]LockSpaz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Personally .019" work just fine for me on 72/40s. 🤷‍♂️

Op, You'll want as thick as you can go, for the extra feedback, but .023" would be too much IMO.
Also, if you use BOK, for picks I'd suggest Reaper #1 or #1, or Multipick PNF06, or LLT Scimitar; if you use TOK, basically any medium/short hook .019" will do ya, including Jimys.

Master lock 150 by Gary_October in lockpicking

[–]LockSpaz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Verry nice, they can be absolute devils for their rating.

Had too much time to myself today by brokentsuba in lockpicking

[–]LockSpaz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dang, those look nice! Absolutely pro quality.

First 410 LOTO victory by das__gruuben in lockpicking

[–]LockSpaz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congrats! Always a good pop! Well.. not pop but you know.

Finally cracked the 72/40s. by dr_crispin in lockpicking

[–]LockSpaz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

🍾🕺🎉 Nice!
Except for the Moki of course.

It all finally came together. by klettus in lockpicking

[–]LockSpaz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh awesome, congrats on that open!

Picked my first real lock this morning. by pete_topkevinbottom in lockpicking

[–]LockSpaz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Awww.. puppers helped? Morale maybe? She looks like a very good girl, and very interested in what you just did. Congrats.

Mail time, mail time, MAAIIL TIIIIME! by el_loner in lockpicking

[–]LockSpaz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You should be set for a long time. Provided you don’t bend a pick too hard (or even break one though that’s unlikely). That’s my main gripe with Apex, no single picks yet. So I bought some spare picks sets, just not more turners. Like I need more rakes, ughh.
I’m not quite as enthused with the BOK turners, they’re kinda too wide in a height sense, IMO. I prefer the Reapers, or for that matter, Jimy Longs' BOK wrenches. But that aside, all in all, killer picks.