My first pin tumbler impressioning attempt

[bouncer965]

Well i fecked it up. Pin 1 was cut too deep but i think i got bloody close on the others. Oh well i'll keep trying till i get it.

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[jailersmith]

When you file the marks, there is a point when you stop seeing a mark. Stop filing that cut, because you will see a mark when you file too deep as well. The reason is the pin is binding when too shallow and when too deep. Hope that helps.

[bouncer965]

When you file the marks, there is a point when you stop seeing a mark. Stop filing that cut, because you will see a mark when you file too deep as well. The reason is the pin is binding when too shallow and when too deep. Hope that helps.

Thanks bud i'll bear that in mind on my next attempt.

[uklockpicker]

Doesnt look to bad for a 1st attempt - practice practice practice = makes perfect - hope you have better luck next time Bouncer