Basic Locksmithing (self mod)

Saka Rosedl · July 25, 2008, 03:02 PM

Basic LockSmithing

3rd cycle Melora of Winter, Era I of the Celestine Mandate, Era XV Post Fractum

Wynne Sedgewick. He was to be Saka's teacher for this class. In his prefect duties and school he had very little time it felt yet he made the time to learn what he wanted to learn. Room 249 was a rather dull boring room, he was really the only student for the class but a few other adults on the island learning this craft.

The teacher in question Wynne was an short human, if he took a guess maybe middle age with grey hair and a white and black pants with a brown apron with an tool belt of some kind.

"Before we start I want each of you to stand and answer me this question one at a time, why do you want to learn this craft? If you can not answer it then leave and ask for a refund at the front desk."

Saka Rosedl · July 27, 2008, 10:38 AM

As he asked his question, the other people slowly stood and replyed. One saying there family did it and he wanted to learn in Demios as he saw the sights. Another due to his friends were doing it.

"I am the prefect of this island and I wish to learn both as I wanted to for awhile and it could help me if I have to do my job first hand when it comes to stopping people." Saka said as he stood up then took an seat.

The answers seemed somewhat right or maybe he was just to tired to send them away as he pulled out an belt. It was an basic lock smith tool belt holding all there tools that one would need. He laid it on his desk as he walked around the room giving the others there belts before he went back to his desk.

"Theses will be your basic tools if you want to learn this craft. You can buy theses at most lock smith shops for am small fee or you can buy them here for a bigger fee."

"Think about how many different kinds of locks you have on how many various items, from diaries to safes. Each lock requires a different kind of key. Keys are one of the most essential devices we have. They are so important, we keep them gathered onto a key ring and carry them with us as we go through our daily lives. As long as we have keys to open locks, we don't even think about the principles of lock picking."

"If we lose even one of those keys, it is an inconvenience. If we lose the wrong key at the wrong time, it could have disastrous consequences." He said as he picked an small book with an lock off the table. He pulled on the book to show it was locked, "What if you were locked outside of your house on a dark night?"

"Not everyone will want to master the craft of locksmithing. Lock picking is a non-destructive method of bypassing the use of keys. A fine locksmith will leave little or no evidence of the work. But even the best locksmith started somewhere. I will teach you basic kinds of locks, techniques of lock picking, and use of locksmith tools."

He paused and narrowed his eyes on the class. If there was any doubt in there minds about learning this trade it would do them well to leave now. "Shall we begin?"

Saka Rosedl · August 1, 2008, 10:14 AM

As non of the students really said anything after awhile the theacher just went on with his lesson.

"Before you even touch a lock, you need to know your tools. Learn to love these. Know them by touch so you can find the ones you are looking for without seeing them." He motioned for the students to open there pack and look at his tools as he continued. "The picks I'm going to explain now can be found in your basic pack. When you get more training, perhaps your new teacher will give you more."

One by one he took picks from his pack and showed them to the students so they could find the same one in theres. And one by one he explained them, "Torque or Tension Wrench- This is an "L" shaped piece of spring steel. It is used to put tension on the lock while the pins are moved so that they don't spring back into place. They come in many shapes and sizes for different locks.

Feeler (Hook) Pick- The most important pick for projection. This is a pick that is "J" shaped at the end so that individual pins in a lock can be felt. Because of the shape, you cannot scrub with this pick, because it will catch on the pins.

Half-Feeler (Half-Hook) Pick- This is used just like the hook pick, except it is smaller, for tiny locks. The shape is more like a lowercase "J" ... where the tail of the J isn't quite as long or as sharp.

Basic Rake Picks- At the end of these picks, they have an E or W shape, some of which have very soft curves and others that are jagged. These are very useful in scrubbing.

Warded Picks- Warded picks look very similar to keys, and serve the same purpose. This is the only kind of pick that doesn’t require a tension wrench. These are commonly used on padlocks. Because most padlocks are double sided (meaning they have pins on both sides) you have to use a warded pick to open them."

He motioned to the Them that was the extent of there own kit. "You might as well get a sense of the other tools that await you." He continued to pull picks out of his pack and explain them. "Diamond Pick- This is a common pick that is diamond shaped at the end. It's made of the same spring steel as the Wrench. This tool is used for projection, but can also be used for scrubbing in some bigger locks.

Half-Diamond Pick- This pick has a triangle shape on one side of the pick. The half diamond is used for raking on smaller locks. It's small size allows it to fit into many locks easily.

Ball-Rake Pick- This pick works in the same way as the diamond pick, except it is very hard to use projection with this type of pick.

Double Ball-Rake Pick- Very similar to the ball pick, except it has two balls, one at the end that is smaller, and one behind it that is slightly bigger.

Half Ball-Rake Pick- This pick is similar to the half-diamond, and works in the same way, but it too is difficult to use in projection.

Advanced Rake- This is an invaluable tool for quick picks. It has a dull jagged edge on 1/3 of the pick. It is used in scrubbing and can pick most common locks very fast."

After that extensive look into his own kit. He still had some things to explain. "Keeping with the theme that this is a locksmithing class, I need to show you just a few more tools." On the table were several things that he picked up, each in turn, and explained, "Blanks - Keys that have no coding in them. These blank keys are only made for common locks. The blank keys are made into real keys using the grinding wheel.

Grinding Wheel- A wheel made of granite that spins quickly to cut down the blanks into real keys. These can also be used to make home-made picks from spring steel.

Broken Key Extractor- This tool is a thin wire with a curved tip with a spring steel handle. It is used to remove pieces of broken keys or picks in a lock. This can also be used to disarm many traps."

Most people might have found that extensive lecture boring, but not him. He loved the subject like he loved his wife almost, it was more then a simple job for him. "Any questions?"

Saka Rosedl · August 1, 2008, 10:21 AM

As the teacher talked over the tools, Saka and the others just looked over there own tools seeing what they looked like, felt like and such. No one really had anything questions due to it was a field that was more hands on then anything and doing would help a lot more then just talking about it.