Why does most of the world continue to use the pin tumbler locks, when the disc tumbler lock (invented in 1907) is almost impossible to pick? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pin_tumbler_lock http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disc_tumbler_lock
The MIT Lockpicking Guide
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#12Why does most of the world continue to use the pin tumbler locks, when the disc tumbler lock (invented in 1907) is almost impossible to pick? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pin_tumbler_lock http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disc_tumbler_lock
Sure? http://www.ukbumpkeys.com/products/disc-tumbler-picks
They're very difficult to pick but not impossible. It can be done but it takes time and expertise.
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#13There is a guy on youtube called bosnianbill, his channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/bosnianbill is full of useful information. You can also find Mike Gibson's "Lock Picking: Detail Overkill" which is a great book for starters!
That's a pretty cool channel. I've ended up spending like 30 minutes watching him pick different locks and its fairly entertaining.
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#15I remember there being a neat 3D gif floating around Google+ that showed how to pick a lock in a few (frames per?) seconds.
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#16Why does most of the world continue to use the pin tumbler locks, when the disc tumbler lock (invented in 1907) is almost impossible to pick? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pin_tumbler_lock http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disc_tumbler_lock
Burglars in general do not read MIT guides. Even if some might, security is still a weakest link problem. The easiest way into a house is by window, the letterbox, etc, speaking of locks in general it's easiest just to use a bolt cutter.
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#17http://www.lysator.liu.se/mit-guide/MITLockGuide.pdf
PDF Version for anyone interested.
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#18On a legal note; IANAL, but I did a little research before getting started in lock picking a while back. iirc, there are no federal laws against having picks. However, states often have laws against "possession of burglary tools". In my jurisdiction, if they can establish intent to burglarize -- ie, you're also carrying an empty duffel bag, a crowbar, and a map with the bank circled on it -- its a class II felony. I…
Depends on where you live - in Japan, you probably don't want to be carrying them around..
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#19Earlier quoted context omitted.
They're very difficult to pick but not impossible. It can be done but it takes time and expertise.
Is it more difficult because the locks are less common?
Says Wikipedia: "Picking the lock is not impossible, but requires a lot of time, a dedicated, professionally made tool and special expertise."
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#20For a while tv shows commonly had people getting in using a credit card to push back the bolt.
You don't see it anymore though