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Posted: **Thu Jun 05, 2008 5:58 pm**

So yeah, I've got a Brinks Mini Disc and it's giving me hell. Like, even with the key it requires insane force, even after lubing it up. I just can't set it. I've tried raking and SPPing, and a mixture of the two, but no dice.

Any suggestions?

Edit: I got it on tape and pwned as of 06/06/08

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gb0hHQnlV-0[/youtube]

Posted: **Thu Jun 05, 2008 6:13 pm**

what kind of tension wrench are you using? riged or twist flex, cuz it's really difficuld to feel those pins witha twist flex, imo

Posted: **Thu Jun 05, 2008 6:20 pm**

I've tried the two I have. One is a twist flex and the other is a plain tension wrench just bent in a funny way as to keep it up and out of the way. It's quite rigid. I just can't get anything out of it. I don't know if I should use more tension or what.

Posted: **Thu Jun 05, 2008 6:24 pm**

yes, use heavy tension on the mini disk. otherwise when picked you will not have enough force to move the shackle spring...

Posted: **Thu Jun 05, 2008 9:50 pm**

I could never single pin pick it - but I could rake it with a City Rake.

It does need heavy tension - almost have to put a death grip on it.

USMC has a video on Youtube - and so do I.

It may help.

Good luck.

Posted: **Fri Jun 06, 2008 10:28 am**

Thanks a ton for the info! I'll give it a go sometime again. Maybe I'll be able to get it.

Oh, and nice video usmc.

Posted: **Fri Jun 06, 2008 11:12 am**

you will be able to get it.

i remember the first time i picked mine. haha i was driving home from the store after buying it and i was trying to pick it normally but nothing was happening. then i decided to take my anger out on the lock... and what do you know, i opened it...
oh one note, be careful with your rakes. ive broken some on this lock. its the only lock thats ever eaten my picks.

Posted: **Fri Jun 06, 2008 11:29 am**

Josh wrote:you will be able to get it.
i remember the first time i picked mine. haha i was driving home from the store after buying it and i was trying to pick it normally but nothing was happening. then i decided to take my anger out on the lock... and what do you know, i opened it...
oh one note, be careful with your rakes. ive broken some on this lock. its the only lock thats ever eaten my picks.

Thanks for the heads up! I'll use my not so important picks for it then.

Edit: Got it down to a science, and boy, do I have a video for you.

Posted: **Fri Jun 06, 2008 12:16 pm**

Josh wrote:i remember the first time i picked mine. haha i was driving home from the store after buying it and i was trying to pick it normally but nothing was happening.

picking and driving that sound dangerous lol

Posted: **Fri Jun 06, 2008 12:19 pm**

j0siah7 wrote:
Josh wrote:i remember the first time i picked mine. haha i was driving home from the store after buying it and i was trying to pick it normally but nothing was happening.

picking and driving that sound dangerous lol

Lol, that's what I was thinking, but hey, who am I to judge?

Edit: Video up in the first post.

Edit 2: I'm just joking in my video Romstar, take your time.

Edit 3:

The video annotations don't work on embedded videos? :/

Posted: **Fri Jun 06, 2008 3:33 pm**

Romstar wrote:Bleeding for locksport.

Another fine example.

The Foley-Belsaw picks are actually ILCO picks. Those are the type that are meant to be used in a plastic interchangeable handle. In your case though, I seriously recommend some sand paper.

I know you were joking, but your picks are going to be there very soon. Although I did learn a lesson the other day.

Don't grind picks and talk to your kids at the same time. You will burn picks.

Good job on the lock.
Romstar

Lol, yeah, sand paper would be nice, but hell Ducktape is fine by me. First thing I did was re-wrap that baby.

I tell ya what though, that's not the first time it's happened and honestly, there's no need for it in the first place. I know the best way to learn is from experience, but you'd think that since Foley-Belsaw is a bit reputable they'd maybe hand a little bit of a warning your way.

Oh, and Romstar, check your PM's.

Posted: **Fri Jun 06, 2008 3:35 pm**

I'm sorry but that was just to funny lol, but seriosly nice picking.

Posted: **Fri Jun 06, 2008 3:57 pm**

j0siah7 wrote:
Josh wrote:i remember the first time i picked mine. haha i was driving home from the store after buying it and i was trying to pick it normally but nothing was happening.

picking and driving that sound dangerous lol

hahaha... stoplights....
but actually, i have picked a lock while moving loads of time... just steer with your knee

Posted: **Fri Jun 06, 2008 4:03 pm**

Josh wrote:
j0siah7 wrote:
Josh wrote:i remember the first time i picked mine. haha i was driving home from the store after buying it and i was trying to pick it normally but nothing was happening.

picking and driving that sound dangerous lol

hahaha... stoplights....
but actually, i have picked a lock while moving loads of time... just steer with your knee

Remind me to never come to your neck of the woods.

Posted: **Fri Jun 06, 2008 4:10 pm**

I drive all over California so dont go anywhere in the state

except, i have never driven in the desert... i will have to try that...

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