What are the most necessary lock picks for opening common home locks?

Question

i was thinking of purchasing a set of lock picks and i was wondering what are the most nessisary picks to own and what is the purpose for each one. im not interested in going anyware im not sopose to go i just have a realy crummy lock and sometimes the key wont open it. best wishes.

Answer 1

Lockpickshop.com has good picks for beginners.Start off with a small hook,s-rake and small half diamond pick and a tension wrench.Laws very from state to state,but most laws you have to show illegal "intent".How many times do you read about burglars using lock picks?Very seldom.For those to say they are burglary tools,well so is a hammer or a brick for that matter.I've been picking locks for over 4 years and it's a very addicting hobby.Just because you own lock picks doesn't mean you can pick a lock,it takes practice and patience.GL

Answer 2

Sorry, but your reason for wanting lock picks does not sound legitimate to me. NO ANSWER.

Answer 3

Talk to a locksmith.

The best way to fix a lock that won't open sometimes is to replace it. It's probably worn down in spots.

Answer 4

Usually locksmith supply companies will not sell to you because they fear you might be a burglar. If they did provide a catalog and offer to sell from it you would see that they have some minimal kits that have the fewest tools needed to do the most common locks and other fuller kits with a greater variety to cover more kinds of locks.

At the price of a replacement lock vs the price of the kit it makes more sense to get a new lock. I am assuming that the key was cut properly and is not worn down meaning that the problem is the lock itself.

Answer 5

It would be a lot easier to fix the lock than pick it, you need at least 3 or 4 rakes and a tension bar.  What are you going to do, keep this in your pocket?

Answer 6

Why don't you try spell check...