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My first pin tumbler impressioning attempt

PostPosted: Fri Jan 14, 2011 4:40 pm
by 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. :wgaf:
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Re: My first pin tumbler impressioning attempt

PostPosted: Sat Jan 15, 2011 10:33 am
by 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.

Re: My first pin tumbler impressioning attempt

PostPosted: Sun Jan 16, 2011 2:33 pm
by bouncer965
jailersmith wrote: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.

Re: My first pin tumbler impressioning attempt

PostPosted: Tue Jan 18, 2011 7:17 am
by uklockpicker
Doesnt look to bad for a 1st attempt - practice practice practice = makes perfect - hope you have better luck next time Bouncer