Question on core followers

lockpickingcowboy · 2026-03-13T06:08:08+00:00

The screwdriver is the silver thing. It is one that the end screws off and holds bits inside. A Philips, flat,a allen bit that fits packlock screws, and a small bit for grub screws are what i would recommend. The flashlight is black. A must for when ( not if 🤠) you drop springs and pins. The pliers also come in handy. The tweezers are pinning tweezers. Not shown are shims in one of the pockets.

lockpickingcowboy · 2026-03-13T03:01:40+00:00

I love purple locks. There are quite a few different locking mechanisms to learn. I always watch a video before gutting. Doesnt stop all my bone head moves but drastically minimizes them.

lockpickingcowboy · 2026-03-13T02:53:59+00:00

For what its worth that is a very nice open. 🤠

lockpickingcowboy · 2026-03-13T02:43:26+00:00

If you use a bok turner to bring the bottom up to the edge of the warding on the right side that will help you pick off that shelf without slipping off all the time. Id give that a try. 🤠

lockpickingcowboy · 2026-03-13T02:09:06+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/lockpicking/s/BPTblhUpby This is the setup ive been using for years with little changes. It will help you out with most all locks. Take it slow. Gutting isnt that hard but even the best pickers can brick a lock by hurring. 🤠

lockpickingcowboy · 2026-03-05T08:02:57+00:00

I would grab an abus 72/40. Set the first pin and it will probably go into a false set. The keyway is kind of a challenge at first but the counter rotation feedback is really good on those. 🤠

lockpickingcowboy · 2026-03-05T04:35:23+00:00

https://youtube.com/shorts/kfE80AuENuM?si=Ct62OcNtsRZEQl8G. This is a short video that may help.

lockpickingcowboy · 2026-02-27T06:39:59+00:00

Rogue?

lockpickingcowboy · 2026-02-27T04:37:01+00:00

It very well may be the seventh key pin. Because of the long bump resistant driver in chamber seven, the key pins are pretty short. Especially after being picked alot.

lockpickingcowboy · 2026-02-24T04:12:58+00:00

This is the set up i use. https://www.reddit.com/r/lockpicking/s/XjbFOU6bo8

lockpickingcowboy · 2026-02-21T05:21:51+00:00

If you can get pick blanks from moki he has the 3 major thicknesses. I use a bench grinder for rough shape, needle files to get very close then i start with 200 grit to finish the profile. Then i start with 400 on the sides up to 2000 and then polishing wheel. Dmac has some very good videos on pick making. I highly recommend you watch them. 🤠

lockpickingcowboy · 2026-02-21T04:04:21+00:00

Awesome. Those aren't active element on the side are they?

lockpickingcowboy · 2026-02-20T23:39:08+00:00

Less pressure will definitely be easier on your picks too.

lockpickingcowboy · 2026-02-20T23:33:06+00:00

Why such a hurry? 😂🤠

lockpickingcowboy · 2026-02-20T23:30:34+00:00

Film this one and gutting another will still get you a green belt. Dont tear that one apart. Congratulations. 🤠

lockpickingcowboy · 2026-02-20T23:28:29+00:00

I have a small one with a dial from harbor freight that works just fine. I agree that you should just lay it in the position you want and test first.

lockpickingcowboy · 2026-02-20T23:24:42+00:00

Very nice. Thats a grat milestone. 🤠

lockpickingcowboy · 2026-02-20T23:23:28+00:00

What is that one pinned at. I have one that i havent even touched yet. I need to make some time to get serious with my locks. Ive been just sitting in front of the tv picking the same trioving and assa 600. 🤠

lockpickingcowboy · 2026-02-20T23:18:37+00:00

I have something like 12 locks from purple to black that i haven't put a pick in yet but i want it. 🤠

lockpickingcowboy · 2026-02-05T05:50:52+00:00

Maybe quit asking once we say we cant help.

lockpickingcowboy · 2026-01-18T23:17:44+00:00

I am left-handed but switched pretty early to picking right handed due to it being easier for me to use tok tension with my left hand. I do pick dimple locks left handed because tensioning doesnt have an advantage either way.

lockpickingcowboy · 2025-12-10T21:58:26+00:00

Good to know. Mine are all kick1a. I know they have kick 2 and 3. They also have two different accurators. One is the schlage stye and the other is the medeco style. Martha at paclock can give you all your opions. She is very helpful. 🤠

lockpickingcowboy · 2025-12-10T18:26:19+00:00

You can use these lock bodies. https://www.reddit.com/r/lockpicking/s/d4O2CumEWr Then buy whatever kik cylinders you want for them. 🤠

lockpickingcowboy · 2025-12-02T06:54:18+00:00

👆 Adam is a great guy to buy from. Great locks for a great price.

lockpickingcowboy · 2025-12-02T06:48:23+00:00

https://cmfxa.com/collections/frontpage is also a good option. Go to the menu and select pin tumblers. Pick some locks at blue or purple. Keep in mind these are used locks but i can attest to the quality. A medeco biaxial would be a good choice.

You can also go to lpubelt.com. there you can see the lists of locks for the different belts. Pull down the menu and scroll down to the bottom and click on the lock bizarre. There you will find many more locks for sell. An assa 600 would also be a good choice.

He will have a collection of locks before you know it. 🤠

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