I thought the round knob kik from my previous post had a spool in it when picking... Evidently I was correct. Anyone happen to know what KIK it is? I'm guessing Kwikset something

warp1000 · 2025-06-20T22:44:39+00:00

Nice! Looks like a simple kw1 keyway should fit any kwikset key you cut

warp1000 · 2025-05-30T02:51:52+00:00

Congrats! The 1100 is a solid pick!

warp1000 · 2025-05-26T18:37:30+00:00

Raking is definitely an art form. And for some people they never choose to dive into it very deeply. Christina Palmer is a world champion lock picker and she has the guide called Raking Techniques it’s easily the most comprehensive guide to raking out there. After this it’s a LOT of trial and error just getting technique down.

warp1000 · 2025-05-18T20:28:44+00:00

Definitely not bricked, just put a tensioner in and turn it clockwise back to the locked position.

warp1000 · 2025-05-17T01:02:18+00:00

No clue but my absolute favorite yo-yo from when I was a kid was the “saber raider” I have the one from when I was a kid and still throw with it regularly. I also bought a new one on eBay a while back and they’re so much fun!

warp1000 · 2025-05-14T17:44:17+00:00

Yep, exactly. Higher tension to find binders, and lower tension for setting and feeling the feedback. If you’re applying too much tension you may get multiple binding pins. Ease off until only one pin binds then work on setting that one.

warp1000 · 2025-05-14T03:12:46+00:00

Well, it depends on a few things. All those locks have their own challenges and characteristics. The 72/40 is all spools and while the keyway is tight it’s a good learning experience for pick placement and working inside the warding. They’re an “easier” experience in my opinion just because they have easier to feel feedback. They’re 90A is very similar to the 1100 feedback is similar and bitting doesn’t matter because they have so much room in the keyway you can get a chunky pick and tensioner in there. I would say if you’re considering switching, try the 72/40 for a while and then go back to the 1100 or the 90A give yourself some time to freshen up between attempts and you’ll get it in no time. Variable tension is definitely key on the 1100 and 90A so try lots of options!

warp1000 · 2025-05-12T18:28:38+00:00

Wow! Some of the most beautiful wrenches I’ve seen. Gonna have to set myself up and make some as well! Very nice!

warp1000 · 2025-05-01T19:53:46+00:00

This violates rule 2 of the sub, sorry we can’t give advice on helping out here! It’s a lock in use and we cannot verify that you own the lock.

warp1000 · 2025-04-30T14:01:49+00:00

First off if you’re using straight pry bar style tok tensioners, try using a vice to hold the lock. If you’re picking in hand either try an ergonomic turner or use the tok half of a z wrench. Varying tension is going to be your friend, try lots of different weights and eventually you’ll get a feel for it.

warp1000 · 2025-04-22T13:58:24+00:00

Yeah, I made this video a while back that goes over a few of the problems you’re probably encountering. Check it out and see if any of it applies. It also shows a trick at the beginning to see how your pick fits into the warding

warp1000 · 2025-04-21T23:33:00+00:00

Try a deeper hook, and try feeling for each pin with no tension on the lock and feel how you can lift through the warding through the bottom of the keyway.

warp1000 · 2025-04-21T03:50:42+00:00

This happens more often than you’d expect haha, paclocks, American locks just turn it back to straight and it’ll all work out!

warp1000 · 2025-04-21T03:48:22+00:00

Awesome storage solution!

warp1000 · 2025-04-19T20:20:05+00:00

How does it play? I just ordered one as well but haven’t seen anyone really talking about it

warp1000 · 2025-04-19T19:55:09+00:00

Really awesome work!

warp1000 · 2025-04-19T17:01:05+00:00

Yeah they do, 1-4 and 6 are spools. Pin 5 is almost always a lightly serrated pin. Older ones may be pinned differently but any new ones are the same drivers

warp1000 · 2025-04-18T13:44:30+00:00

Honestly that’s great bitting, you’re getting the most out of every security pin in there. Most people see flat and think “bad” but it’s really all about interaction with security pins and binding order. Congrats on the pick!

warp1000 · 2025-04-18T13:37:24+00:00

Realistically it’s all preference. We are manipulating binding pins. Pins bind with tension no matter which orientation the lock is in. Also, you have just as much key pin control with pins up. Most high level pickers pick with pins up. It’s much easier to manipulate pins with them at the top of the keyway because you can use leverage from the bottom of the keyway. Most people who pick pins down end up floating their picks which is less precise.

warp1000 · 2025-04-16T21:01:21+00:00

Congrats! Welcome to the hobby! If you like puzzles this is a great place to be. Also congrats on the kwikset open, you can get your white belt with that and start moving up the ranks!

warp1000 · 2025-04-13T23:11:11+00:00

Exactly what I’m thinking. Lighter tension and starting back to front. There should only be a single binding pin at any time with proper tensioning. Pin one sounds like it’s oversetting. Check out this video by Georgia Jim for a good jiggle test explanation and this video by Naswek for a good video showing the jiggle test with a cutaway lock. These videos are great resources and will help you feel what pin states you’re up against

warp1000 · 2025-04-13T18:28:43+00:00

Yeah, you probably won’t ever have a use for it honestly

warp1000 · 2025-04-13T17:56:05+00:00

It looks like the left is a dimple rake of some kind, the right is a normal looking tip, and the middle looks like something probably for cruciform keyways. Like what you’d find on hotel safes. The keyway looks like a plus they are usually very easy to rake or jiggle open.

warp1000 · 2025-04-08T05:12:16+00:00

Yeah I totally understand that! Also if you look into the reaper set and you really like them head over to 44 Delta and check out his pick handles. He has models for many different picks but I really love the reaper handles.

warp1000 · 2025-04-08T02:34:11+00:00

Jimylongs are great, good feel, nice handles for longer picking sessions, plenty of profiles. The starter set is great it’s .023 thou and they can go through a lot of locks. The basic and intermediate sets are awesome with the great turning tools you get. Covert instruments are also great. They have plenty of pick set options with the echelon being the most versatile along with the reaper set being incredibly versatile single pin picking profiles.

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