PHOTOS OF SECURITY PINS

[the lockpickkid]

I have seen similar spools like that in a best core that I once had

So were they spooled master pins? I'm not sure I understand what you are saying. Were they different from the usual master pins that would be found in a BEST SFIC core?

yep, they were master pins, and they werent' the usual master pins, they were just really thin spools, and they didn't even do much good as far as security goes, I don't mess with I cores much, they don't interest me much other than just picking.

[awol70]

thanks for another great addition =) those pics are well done.

[awol70]

another nasty pinning setup, ala' frantic57744.
(thanks for the contribution..)

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[Mike51691]

Wow, have you picked it yet awol?

[awol70]

Wow, have you picked it yet awol?

no, the pic of the setup was sent to me by frantic to upload to the thread.
i have never touched the lock myself.

[HiNtZ]

Some security pins from my ASSA 6000 Twin

http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/927/assatwin6000.jpg

And also some super nasty security pins from a KESO/KABA style cylinder.

http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/1882/k ... breakd.jpg

[kraig]

Im a beginner and new to this and was wondering if somebody could please tell me how you know what type of pins are inside the lock without opening it up? Wouldn't knowing what's inside make a difference on how you pick it? Thanks! -Kraig

[awol70]

Im a beginner and new to this and was wondering if somebody could please tell me how you know what type of pins are inside the lock without opening it up? Wouldn't knowing what's inside make a difference on how you pick it? Thanks! -Kraig

security pins ( ie spool, mushroom ,serrated) cause a false set
this is when the plug rotates to about 1:00 then stops.
THIS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4B50poKkmhs
explains spools and false set:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_EMI8B91Kw

after a while you start to know by feel and experience.
the more you pick ,the more you learn.

[HallisChalmers]

Im a beginner and new to this and was wondering if somebody could please tell me how you know what type of pins are inside the lock without opening it up? Wouldn't knowing what's inside make a difference on how you pick it? Thanks! -Kraig

When you slide a serrated pin across the sheerline - you'll feel a little resistance as the pin glides across.

With a spool pin, you can feel a slight DROP once you slide past the tip - and then more HARSH resistance as you try to get UP and OVER the other end of the spool.

Mushroom pins give you a similar DROP as the spool - but a smoother resistance as you glide across the ramped skirt of the pin.

And yes, you're right - knowing what type of pins are in a lock certainly helps in your plan of attack. That's why it's important to get your hands on as many varied locks as possible, practice and train your hands - and mind to learn to interpret what you are feeling. Close your eyes and visualize the pick and see in your mind's eye what you are doing by "feel".

I would say that picking is about 40% manual dexterity combined with skill, and 60% spatial visualization.

It's all a head game.

[mjw10210]

ya he is the person who taught me to pick he is very skilled

me. 2 his utube name is wizwazzle

[Windowstweeker]

When i got my first 1105 it took me 5 min to pick the serrations in it and now i can pick it in about 30 sec.

try jumbling the drivers for a different challenge....you would be amazed just how much this affects the lock's "personality".

i could not agree with you more on that... i had a 6 pin lock and 1,3,5 were serated and 2,4,6 were spool and i switched them and omg it was a whole new lock lol, and they were all about the same cut really low cuts, fun fun pick

[awol70]

YALE SUPERPINS.JPG

notice the spooling on the tops of the keypins...notice also the pins are balanced...
does anyone know the proper name of these drivers?
(all i have heard is "superpins" and "uberpins")

[james504]

awesome pix bro ,verry informative !!!

[xeo]

ASSA 700 pins.

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[xeo]

TrioVing VingCard pins

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