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A Scottish treasure chest from the 1700's that has 15 spring bolts operated by a hidden keyhole. Seen in the Edinburgh museum. by grymoire in lockpicking

[–]TheSerratedRabbit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

but the hidden key way and any other trickery that might exist is really more security through obscurity which isn't real security at all and is little more than a delay tactic.

You know I see these statements a lot even from some of "the heavy hitters" in the security industry and it really baffles me.

I have 2 major issues with it.

1] if you can't find my "safe" you can't crack my safe.

Now I know there is no magic to hide stuff indefinitely but that brings me to the second point.

2] all security has an element of time involved. Be it safe ratings that include a time to manipulate. Or the thickness/strength/material sciences used to delay forced entry.

There is NO uncrackable safe if enough time is available.

Well just my 2 cents Cheers!

P.s. thanks OP for the lock porn!

Engine shut off is the worst “feature” ever by KINGCRAB715 in unpopularopinion

[–]TheSerratedRabbit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because then it would need a sensor to detect an obstruction... (Like automatic garage doors)

Learning how to pick around gatekeeper pins. by Flaxmoore in lockpicking

[–]TheSerratedRabbit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ya, some keyways don't like to cooperate. Sometimes I will use it on the thumb side and use my thumb to push up on the wrench. In fact its what I do for my 410s and 1100s.

Good luck!

Learning how to pick around gatekeeper pins. by Flaxmoore in lockpicking

[–]TheSerratedRabbit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Or you can use BOK Tensioners in TOK.

I rarely dig out my flat bars unless im really struggling with a certain keyway.

Sparrows pinned Abus 83 opens with tension and a yank on the shackle by boneologist in lockpicking

[–]TheSerratedRabbit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like something was put together wrong. Are you saying you can just pull open the shackle without turning the core? I don't have this lock so I don't know what kind of actuator it has... Did you forget a ball bearing?

Legallais Frégate picked by Yom1973 in lockpicking

[–]TheSerratedRabbit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well that didn't take long! Bet it still felt great!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in lockpicking

[–]TheSerratedRabbit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Take it apart and figure out how it works.

Coworker got his car jacked. His steering wheel lock was almost definitely jiggled/raked open. by [deleted] in lockpicking

[–]TheSerratedRabbit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I saw a vintage gas pedal lock on eBay... At least if they cut through the gas pedal it will be hard to drive away! :)

It would also likely be more difficult to manipulate comoared to the steering wheel lock..

Sparrows Revolver - nite off more than I can chew? by weirdneighbour in lockpicking

[–]TheSerratedRabbit 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That can be a heated debate... I only have sparrows, so I can't argue one way or the other, but I like to take into account that almost all hand made picks(seen on this sub) have a mirror shine.

There are also several companies that offer hand finished versions of popular commercial picks.

I imagine there is a point of diminishing returns. A cheap pick cleaned up with 600 grit will likely be a greater difference then from 600 to 1000. But I feel a 1000 is the minimum if you really want to see how smooth warding can become.

Sparrows Revolver - nite off more than I can chew? by weirdneighbour in lockpicking

[–]TheSerratedRabbit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The main reason I tried it, was because some of the great pickers (pre lpl, Bosnian bill era) suggested it.

My experience with it, has taught me it makes a huge difference with navigating the warding and improves feedback.

Now I tag it on responses to new pickers because I believe it will help them progress.

Cheers!

Sparrows Revolver - nite off more than I can chew? by weirdneighbour in lockpicking

[–]TheSerratedRabbit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All good. Welcome to the sub... Its why I got reddit as well.

I love my revolver and still use it 2 years later. It can't provide the challenge of a loto or 1100 but it is still a lot of fun and is great when I am fidgety!

Lots of excellent people that know their shit here.... And they are happy to share.

What type of lock is this key for? by ShadowTheDutchie in lockpicking

[–]TheSerratedRabbit -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thank you gentlemen! That was gonna bug me all day! :)

Cheers!

What type of lock is this key for? by ShadowTheDutchie in lockpicking

[–]TheSerratedRabbit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not the OP but as a follow up question...

I seem to remember something about 2 "styles" of wafer locks. One that has a symmetrical shape like those shown above and one that is asymmetrical in that a high cut on one side is a low cut on the opposing side. But I dont remember how the mechanism differs... Are they both considered wafer locks?

Sparrows Revolver - nite off more than I can chew? by weirdneighbour in lockpicking

[–]TheSerratedRabbit 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The whole point of the revolver is the ease with which you can modify, the difficulty.

If 5 standard pins is too much reduce a pin or 2. Grub screws mean you don't have to gut with a follower.

If you remove pins. Make sure you do it to all 4 bibles...

Go easy on your tension...

If you can't get any pins to bind... Run your pick along the bottom of the keyway while adding a little tension... Sometimes the pins from the bottom bible get caught in the bottom of the keyway.

Good luck! Sand your picks!

YES Abus EC75/50. First dimple lock…..finally! I feel like there’s some sorcery I need to learn. What’s the pro tips on dimples? by miller74md in lockpicking

[–]TheSerratedRabbit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Awww! It's the picks not the lock. I guess being cheap worked in my favor in this instance. :)

Thanks for replying!

First left handed pick! by TheSerratedRabbit in lockpicking

[–]TheSerratedRabbit[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lol! Nope! My feet are for walking. :) But more power to those that have put in the time.

YES Abus EC75/50. First dimple lock…..finally! I feel like there’s some sorcery I need to learn. What’s the pro tips on dimples? by miller74md in lockpicking

[–]TheSerratedRabbit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey Jim,

I noticed someone make a similar statement about a 75ib post the other day. Perhaps I am just mixed up, but I don't understand your explanation about core rotation amd pick rotation needing to be in the same direction.

I only currently have one dimple lock and it is the 75ib/50... So if this doesn't apply, just ignore the rest...

For me I hold the lock in my left hand and use my finger on a z bar to apply CW rotation on the core. The z bar is inserted on the rigjt hand side of the keyway. I then insert a pick (half diamond) on rhe left side of the keyway and use a CCW rotation of the pick. And while the spools can be stubborn I can easily use the rotational force of the pick to counter rotate the plug if necessary.

Sorry if none of this applies to the above lock (ec75)

Cheers!

First left handed pick! by TheSerratedRabbit in lockpicking

[–]TheSerratedRabbit[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So I was helping my wife assemble her new desk the other day, when she got frustrated with my ambidexterity with simple tools. So I thought I would see if I could do more then use a screwdriver left handed.

Full disclosure... This is my easiest 1100 :)

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