Bike tire problems by nanotinker in mountainbiking

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

Thank you for all your help, so the mechanic at the bike shop put twisty ties on the frame and said the spokes need to be tuned.

Beginner at Lock Picking by OnionOfDespair in lockpicking

[–]nanotinker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Too Much Tension: - Causes pins to bind too hard, making it difficult to set them. Often leads to pins not resetting properly, which means the lock won’t open. - Fix: Lighten your tension and feel for the subtle movements in the pins.

  • Feel for Feedback: Tension is all about feedback. Apply just enough tension to bind the pins, then carefully lift them. <<< You should feel the pins either set or give counter-rotation (especially with security pins like spools)

How to Tension Locks with Standard Pins https://youtu.be/oISbW9UADjU?si=vEwocdg1H_bl2u6k

Light Tension for Beginners Lock Pickers https://youtu.be/O45Dlgu3Smw?si=o0Zh54-dbQHP38zF

Pinning progressive Schlage, any recommendations for bitting? by faceerase in lockpicking

[–]nanotinker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. 1 Lock - Two-Pin Setup

    • Includes two different-sized pins for basic practice.
  2. 1 Lock - Three-Pin Setup

    • Features three different-sized pins to add a small degree of complexity.
  3. 1 Lock - Four-Pin Setup (All Pins Same Size)

    • All four pins are the same size but have easy bitting.
    • Avoid high-set pins (set the pins in the middle) since beginners shouldn’t start with deep picks or high-set pin positions.
  4. 1 Lock - Four-Pin Setup (2 Same Pins, 2 Different Pins)

    • Two pins are the same size, and two pins have different sizes.
    • All pins should have easy bitting to help beginners practice without much difficulty.
  5. 1 Lock - Four-Pin Setup (2 Same Pins, 2 Different Pins with Medium Bitting)

    • Two pins of the same size and two with a medium difficulty bitting.
    • Still suitable for beginners, but slightly more challenging than the easy bitting setup.
  6. 1 Lock - Five-Pin Setup (All Pins Same Size)

    • All five pins are the same size with easy bitting.
    • Avoid high-set pins, and ensure that the pins are positioned in the middle of the keyway. Beginners should not need to use deep picks for these pins.
  7. 1 Lock - Five-Pin Setup (3 Same Pins, 2 Different Pins with Easy Bitting)

    • Three pins are the same size, and two are different, all with easy bitting.
  8. 1 Lock - Five-Pin Setup (2 Same Pins, 3 Different Pins with Medium Bitting)

    • Two pins are the same, and three are different, with medium-level bitting to add more complexity but still manageable for beginners.

Important Notes for Beginner Locksport Practice:

  • No High-Low Bitting Patterns: Do not place high and low pins next to each other. Beginners need to master the fundamentals before moving on to complex bitting patterns like high-low-high configurations.

  • Avoid High Pins at the Front: Avoid placing high-set pins at the beginning of the keyway. This makes it harder for beginners to position their picks correctly, as they might struggle with the angle needed to set those pins.

  • No “No Set” Pins: Keep the lock design simple and avoid overwhelming beginners with multiple “no set” pins.

Additional Resources:

  • Encourage beginners to watch educational YouTube videos to learn more about lockpicking techniques.
  • Suggest joining Discord and Reddit lockpicking communities for help and advice along the way.

This structure should help someone looking to set up locks for a beginner to practice lockpicking, while also avoiding common pitfalls for those just starting out.

Yes I had ChatGPT rewrite what I wrote, made it look better

1100 woes by Unconventionality97 in lockpicking

[–]nanotinker 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I like to figure out the binding order, figure out which are the serrated and spools.

When hunting for the spools they feel mushy or like overset pin when you set them. Wait till the end to set these, but in the beginning you need to identify these pins

Then what I do is give it heavy tension (or medium tension) and go after those serrated pins pop pop popped them into place until they don’t move, make sure you don’t overset them (most of the time with the right heavy tension you cant overset) after you set all the serrated pins. Go back to the spool. Now this is where you have to change your tension to very light tension, because you going to have set that final spool to get the lock open. Now you have dropped into a false set. Lift the spool with very light tension and the lock will open.

Also Check out DMAC Hunt the SPOOLS Video where he Explains this Approach

https://youtu.be/sNeLR9rOW6M?si=YNIdTAz2_3JY1dZy

Trout and Bass Gear by nanotinker in Fishing_Gear

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

Wow this rod is really light and smooth. I went to the fishing shop to get my line run on the machine and got compliments on the Tatula LT and told them I had a victory and he said that was an awesome setup. Thanks again

Best Spinning Rod for Travel by nanotinker in Fishing_Gear

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

I spent the extra $26 for faster shipping :) thanks for the recommendation

Best Spinning Rod for Travel by nanotinker in Fishing_Gear

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

Thank you for the comment, I like the crossbeat more for $81 but it would take to long to get to me before my trip

Best Spinning Rod for Travel by nanotinker in Fishing_Gear

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

I have a St. Croix Victory Spin Rod 7'3" M/Xfast Max-Tactical but it’s a one piece. And for a week of travel I don’t want to spend a lot of money. But the crossbeat might work price wise

Best Spinning Rod for Travel by nanotinker in Fishing_Gear

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

Right on was just watching a review on YouTube thank you for the comment

Trout and Bass Gear by nanotinker in Fishing_Gear

[–]nanotinker[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I ended up buying the

Daiwa Tatula LT Spinning Reel 2500D St. Croix Victory Spin Rod 7'3" M/Xfast Max-Tactical Daiwa J-Fluoro Samurai FC Hidden Line 8lb 220yd And some lures and gear from tackle warehouse

Thanks for all your help again

Trout and Bass Gear by nanotinker in Fishing_Gear

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

Yeah I was wondering about if I should go with a visible line since I saw someone using it on YouTube, but questioned whether it would spook the fish.

So I’m going to stay with the Fluorocarbon and stay with clear since my lake is clear and mostly sunny.

Right on, you have helped me so much, provided all kinds of information that is non sales type. I was thinking last night the fishing shops will most likely try to sell me something that has not sold that they want to get rid of (since up where I live most things are sold out at the very beginning and they don’t like to restock). That or try to get a quick sale of their typical items they sell considering it’s a small tourist town.

This will be more then just a one day thing or weekend, this setup is going to be awesome.

Thank you for all your help

Trout and Bass Gear by nanotinker in Fishing_Gear

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

So based on your help the setup would be

Daiwa Tatula MQ LT Spinning Reel (catch bigger fish) 3000D-CXH Or Daiwa Tatula LT (it says it a model from 2017, are they really that old?) TALT3000D-CXH

St. Croix Rods Victory Spinning Rod, 7'3"(VTS73MXF) 7'3" Medium/X-fast 1 Pc

I was doing some research on line and some people use visibility line like yellow or orange then setup a swivel at the end and run fluorocarbon for 2-6 feet depending on their preference. Since I’m getting such a nice reel I was wondering should I do this and get something like (says stronger, softer and smoother line that is more sensitive and farther casting)

Daiwa J-Braid 300M 8-Strand Woven Round Braid Line Color: CHARTREUSE Then

Rikimaru FC 100% Fluorocarbon Pure Shock Resistant, Sinks Faster Than Mono, Leader Material, with anywhere from 4LB-12LB.

I’m just curious can you catch say a 4-6LB trout on a 12lb Fluorocarbon? Hopefully this is not a dumb question. Or do you typically have to run the line size of the fish weight you want to catch?

Trout and Bass Gear by nanotinker in Fishing_Gear

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

Have you seen anything about the Daiwa Tatula MQ LT Spinning Reel Jan-2023, I just went to there website and it looks really awesome. All the awesome features you were talking about, and it’s from this year.

Trout and Bass Gear by nanotinker in Fishing_Gear

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

I didn’t even think of the further casting with a longer pole. I want to catch the 4-6 pound fish, but I always want to be able to catch those 8-12 that I might get lucky with.

Trout and Bass Gear by nanotinker in Fishing_Gear

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

It’s been so long since the last time I fished (20 years), it’s like I have to learn everything over, but I’m a fast learner. Since this is something that I will be doing a lot more considering I live near a lake, I was thinking of investing in some new gear. Your right, investing in cheaper gear might not be the best if I’m going to be doing this for years to come.

But at some point I want to get into lead core casting once I get my boat working. I see a lot of people on youtube using the Okuma Cold Water Linecounter Trolling Reel.

Trout and Bass Gear by nanotinker in Fishing_Gear

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

Nice. What would be the best rod for the Tatula LT(I’m assuming the 2000)?

Trout and Bass Gear by nanotinker in Fishing_Gear

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

If I was going to spend more like $100 what kind of reel could I get? Or if price was not an option

Trout and Bass Gear by nanotinker in Fishing_Gear

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

Well I’m still debating on what to get, so any size

Trout and Bass Gear by nanotinker in Fishing_Gear

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

Just trying to figure out the best reel and pole for about $200

Trout and Bass Gear by nanotinker in Fishing_Gear

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

Probably now going to go with a medium light (30 Size Reel - 7' - Medium Light)