New Disk Detainer Subject -Picking Chinese Locks
Posted: Fri May 24, 2013 1:05 pm
Like many of you, I have purchased the top tension detainer pick and am working on learning to pick the locks. I scored three typical Chinese padlocks recently and have lots to work with. I have also watched Solomon's excellent 2 part video and understand the technique. My problem is not really being able to feel the sidebar engaging. Yes, I have tried light tension,medium tension and heavy tension. I understand that it is necessary to start with the "fattest" disk and that practice is required. But still, none of the three locks gives me the kind of obvious feedback I see on videos. Suggestions?
One question I do have is this:
If you look at the key and say the first cut is a one. Starting with all disks set clockwise, does that mean that the first disk, with a 1 cut would then only be backed off slightly and say a 2 cut slightly more? Trying to visualize in my mind that seems to make sense and using the key as a guide should help in picking the lock.
Of course the other problem is finding the depth of each disk since there are no guidelines on the pick. Anyone know if these cylinders have a standard depth so the pick could be marked?
Comments welcomed.
One question I do have is this:
If you look at the key and say the first cut is a one. Starting with all disks set clockwise, does that mean that the first disk, with a 1 cut would then only be backed off slightly and say a 2 cut slightly more? Trying to visualize in my mind that seems to make sense and using the key as a guide should help in picking the lock.
Of course the other problem is finding the depth of each disk since there are no guidelines on the pick. Anyone know if these cylinders have a standard depth so the pick could be marked?
Comments welcomed.