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Lock Picking Course
Station 5 - Schlage Pin Tumbler Deadbolt (2)
Picking:
Instead of the snake shaped rake you will use the hook shaped pick or the diamond shaped pick for single pin picking.
Apply a light to moderate torque on the plug and then, starting from the back, test each pin for resistance.
Compare this force to the one you felt during the inspection.
First, work on the most resistant pin. Slowly push it up until it pops.
The pop that you feel is the driver pin being caught in the hull.
Recheck the pins for resistance. Note that some pins may bind more because the plug has turned ever so slightly. Also note, that the keypin of the pin you just picked should be floating free since the spring is not applying pressure through the drive pin.
Repeat this process for each of the remaining pins. With some practice you'll get all the pins to the shear line and the lock will open.
The amount of torque applied is critical. You may need to start with a light torque and then end up with a moderate to heavy torque to get the last pins.
Don't feel bad if you can't get this one. Single pin picking requires much more practice than scrubbing.