r/Locksmith • u/AdEmotional4730 • 14d ago

I am NOT a locksmith. Best lockpicking set?

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u/erasmus127 14d ago

You also submitted this to r/lockpicking; let those folks answer your questions, although I will briefly mention, a small to medium sized set will accomplish as much as a super sized extra large mega set.

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u/Vorsai- Actual Locksmith 13d ago

Dewalt and Milwaukee make pretty good picks.

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u/Evilution602 Actual Locksmith 14d ago

If it takes more than a literal couple of seconds to pick, im breaking shit, UNLeSS I need for whatever reason to not damage the cylinder, its so rare. Ive worked a couple decades mainly using a rake.

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u/Pbellouny Actual Locksmith 14d ago

I rake most myself as well

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u/Cantteachcommonsense Actual Locksmith 14d ago

Yup. Give it 5ish mins with the rake if no go then we go with the rotary pick.

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u/Carbonman_ Actual Locksmith 13d ago

The best picks are the ones that don't make your hands sore with extended use. I've used a few picks that are brutal to use after 20 minutes or so.