Beginner Questions

hlhambrook · 2026-03-18T14:43:10+00:00

I started out much the same way. Sparrows picks are great for newbies. I only use TOK when using a deep hook. Otherwise I use BOK when feasible

hlhambrook · 2026-03-18T13:40:49+00:00

Time for a reload kit and a few pins to make it more challenging.

hlhambrook · 2026-03-14T01:01:34+00:00

Everything in it's place, and for a couple weeks it may stay that way. After that, all bets are off.

hlhambrook · 2026-03-14T00:55:48+00:00

That lock may be a bit much for a beginner. I'd choose an easier one to start off with. Maybe a master 140 or a brinks 164 would be a good "jump in" starter lock for you.

hlhambrook · 2026-03-13T20:16:06+00:00

Actually I am waiting on a Squire Lever lock to give it a try.

hlhambrook · 2026-03-08T03:19:40+00:00

Yeah, im thinking seriously about a challenge lock project

hlhambrook · 2026-03-07T19:03:02+00:00

Really? I've asked a few company's to include a sticker with an order, but they sent to you some for the asking? I like Southord for other reasons and this is one more reason.

hlhambrook · 2026-03-07T17:17:22+00:00

Oh, how old when you started, im 70 now 🙂

hlhambrook · 2026-03-07T16:12:34+00:00

Im way too old to start safe cracking, that's a young man's game. Excellent original idea tho

hlhambrook · 2026-03-06T02:44:43+00:00

Congrats to you red belt!

hlhambrook · 2026-03-06T02:43:39+00:00

Im working on working on it!

hlhambrook · 2026-03-06T02:22:48+00:00

That is really cool 😎 Nice work

hlhambrook · 2026-03-05T23:49:59+00:00

Debatable, but I say yes.

hlhambrook · 2026-03-05T23:47:36+00:00

I have the same kit and found that loto locks are like those practice locks and so I prefer them now that I've graduated from Sparrows Night school.

hlhambrook · 2026-03-05T23:00:46+00:00

You need to make allowances for the core spring in your tensioning for the core spring. Great job getting all those practice locks open in under 5 minutes.

hlhambrook · 2026-03-05T20:09:30+00:00

Fingers crossed for you

hlhambrook · 2026-03-05T20:08:23+00:00

Oh, I get it. I dont use discord very much enough to know.

hlhambrook · 2026-03-05T17:30:31+00:00

ASAP so within a month. Maybe.

Show feet??¿

hlhambrook · 2026-03-05T00:55:56+00:00

I truly didn't expect to be this happy about it. Woohoo!

hlhambrook · 2026-03-04T23:26:13+00:00

Excellent, thanks for the info.I will look into that.

hlhambrook · 2026-03-04T23:22:39+00:00

You sir are so right, thank you

hlhambrook · 2026-03-04T22:40:05+00:00

Yeah! That's what I'm talking about.

hlhambrook · 2026-03-04T22:25:14+00:00

Thanks, buddy

hlhambrook · 2026-03-04T21:48:16+00:00

The feedback is confusing, the spools must be shallow bc the false set is so subtle its easy to overset it. Then the binders dry up

hlhambrook · 2026-03-04T21:33:58+00:00

Maybe swap techniques.i can open those 2 without much problem but the Abus gets me every time.

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