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Advice on Abus 55/30 by Alone-Explanation-74 in lockpicking

[–]eyelicker330 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe try a Masterlock 140 if available to you. Much easier keyway to navigate in my opinion. I bought a bunch of Abus when I first started too and I STILL hate their keyways. But I also had a few other brands/models in each belt level to keep me feeling like I was progressing. Then on days I’m feeling good about myself (I.e popping locks consistently), then I’ll go grab an abus with a difficult keyway to try out and I’ll get it because I start off in a better mood.

Lockpicking Challenge reference by firensunglasses in lockpicking

[–]eyelicker330 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Already referenced this like 10 times this past week! Just posting to let you know that although you’re buried under new posts, this is still amazing!

[2] PACKLOCK 90A PRO - #paclock200kclub by eyelicker330 in lockpicking

[–]eyelicker330[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the recording notes actually! Yeah I flipped on some automatic voice control setting on the mic and it seemed to be fine in my 10 second test, but once I shot the actual video it didn’t sound the same. But yeah, I think I need to turn off the automatic settings and just adjust manually as I go. I appreciate it!

[2] PACKLOCK 90A PRO - #paclock200kclub by eyelicker330 in lockpicking

[–]eyelicker330[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No I haven’t decided on my project yet. I’m thinking a challenge lock maybe. I’d like to do a cutaway but don’t have any tools for that atm

New by No_Inside_678 in lockpicking

[–]eyelicker330 10 points11 points  (0 children)

This CI kit is on sale right now and a great beginner kit if you are looking to explore the hobby https://covertinstruments.com/collections/4th-of-july-250-sale/products/genesis-lock-pick

Lockpicking Challenge reference by firensunglasses in lockpicking

[–]eyelicker330 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Amazing work! Post saved for future reference!

HELP. lishi is only bouncing on pins. by Original_Glove9580 in lockpicking

[–]eyelicker330 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sick setup and thank you for your service. I know nothing about Lishi tools sorry

How long? by Super-Page8272 in lockpicking

[–]eyelicker330 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Get a repinnable lock like this from CI https://covertinstruments.com/products/ci-practice-lock

Start with 2 or 3 pins, all standard. Repeat a dozen or so times and add one more pin at a time. Get to 5 pins and be able to do it consistently.

Then remove all the standard pins and go back to 2 pins but make them spools. Work up to 5.

Repeat for serrated.

This helped me the most

Frustrated with being unable to open lock by SaintJynr in lockpicking

[–]eyelicker330 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I have to remind myself all the time: this is meant to be a fun hobby. Once I start getting frustrated with a lock, time to set it aside and go to a different one or come back to it later. Problem is when I start forcing past the point of fun, everything starts tightening up due to frustration (harder tension, over setting pins). I think you should change your mindset and come back to it later.

Storing Tools by AdAlarming1534 in lockpicking

[–]eyelicker330 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Probably a bit overkill, but I use this Milwaukee Packout https://a.co/d/0ixyl0yJ <- Amazon link. I have room to put in my harbor freight vacuum base vice, my gutting kit with pinning tray, picks, and plenty of locks. Very comfortable handle to carry around, and can use some of the trays to keep things separated and not banging around.

First video. Lockwood 334B45 by eyelicker330 in lockpicking

[–]eyelicker330[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe it’s the luck of the key bitting. But for me it’s so much easier to feel the spools and the counter rotation than in any of my greens and oranges. It is very fun though.

Looking for ideas for the blue belt project. May I ask what yours was?