letterbox tool

[singlepicker]

evening all..
i've been offered the chance to buy a letterbox tool, however i am in 2 minds as to whether i should get it or not. for a start its not exactly 'lockpicking' but more 'locksmithing', (though i am very very interested in seeing how it works. heard a lot about this tool but not too much is available on google). the other thing is the price- at £100 for a second hand tool- it does look new however,.. do any of you locksmiths have any input / advice available/ ie is it worth getting if only to satisfy my curiosity..
like i said, there is a line between locksport and locksmithing. be very interested to hear from anyone who's had a pop with one of these.

[uklockpicker]

Think its a little expencive for a hobbyest, and has no need...

Ive only heard good reports about them if you get one, and they hold there price if you decide to sell ...

[barbarian]

I can't see this being of tremendous use to a hobbyist.

I found some nice pictures and an "in use" sequence.

http://www.multipick-service.cc/htdocs/ ... oxtool.php

[singlepicker]

thats what i thought. think i would rather spend the money on new pick types. still, it was nice to be offered one. the only way i can really justify it is if i had ambitions to become a locksmith, but thats waaaay to expensive in this current economic climate.

[singlepicker]

well, i went ahead and bought it (curiosity got the better of me)-arrived this morning so not had a chance yet to play with it. seems very straight forward, but will have to take it to my mums to play with, my doors are upvc with mila cylinders, so would only come in handy if i somehow managed to lock myself out with the keys still in the door on the inside (due to the key spike) might make a vid of it if anyone wants to see it in action.

[uklockpicker]

I'd like to see it in action

If you decide to sell it, i'd like 1st refusal its thats ok

Look 4ward to a vid ,

[Thedonofdeath]

me to. a video would be great. it looks pretty cool. i the states we dont really have those type of doors anymore so it would be useless here but if were u are there is an abundance it could help make you a few bucks if your friends lock them selves out. lol.

[singlepicker]

ok, i will get off my lazy derriere and make a quick vid. won't be for a couple of weeks though since i'm moving flat, but will post it asap.

[thelockoutguys]

dont have need for it in the U.S. but if i did i would go to the store and spend $10 and make one myself.

[loki]

If it is the tool kit I saw on a German suppliers site, I think you may
have found a nice bit of hardware.

[rickthepick]

Its a useful tool in locksmith work and a good backup if you fail shimming the latch or picking the lock.
To be honest i rarely use mine a bent piece of metal will do. In fact i once heard of a criminal breaking a branch from a tree to perform the same trick haha