[86] How To Rake Your First Lock

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Raking is a great tool and when your are starting to learn to pick locks this is a skill you will want to hone. Raking can make opening locks much faster and it is very practical in real world scenarios.
To rake your first lock you need two things a bottom of the keyway tensioner that fits appropriately for the lock and a rake. Two common types of rakes are Bogota (Triple Peak) Rakes and Snake Rakes. The Bogota styled rake is featured in this video.
Just keep practicing and you will be amazed of how well raking works. A few things that can make raking more difficult are radical bitting and the addition of security pins. Most locks you can buy at places like Home Depot can be raked open and security pins are not as common in real world applications as you might think.
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[@HelpfulLockPicker]

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[@BoredLockpicker]

HelpfulLockPicker I will!

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Thank you, but don't be fooled, there will not be another video in 1hr, I posted this one early ;)

[@teeemmy]

Don't try this at home guys it's a SCAM I learnt this and it worked so well that I tried it on the doors to my local bank and got in but they were super mad - apparently you're not actually allowed to do that!! They'll never tell you that in this video

[@MrSingh1150]

❤

[@lsynno]

Ahhhh I just picked my first lock. That was a bloody thrill. I found an old lockbox in my attic and I lost the key a decade ago. That was fun. Thanks man!

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Thank you for the kind words. Lock sport is a lot of fun to learn and I recommend you give it an honest shot to get into. The sport is not only fun but the community is really great as well. Thank you for sharing your success!

[@superchinmayplays]

i practiced picking locks on a cupboard at my grandmothers house and i did it, showed it too my friend by doing it again and broke the lock (i dont know how). im a bit late.

[@colinzhang3211]

i thank you from the bottom of my heart thank you sir for teaching me how to lock pick i have stolen over 1.8mill worth of goods in the last 4 months your video have changed my life so thank you sir for your videos

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

That is not a good personal practice

[@NiquelBones]

I hope those 2 comments are jokes lol

[@elkapitan75]

It's not good stealing from your parents

[@lakshaynegi82]

FBI wants to know your location

[@Biondo30Hz]

@@HelpfulLockPicker R/ woooosh

[@mikaelbjornson2666]

Every raking tutorial ever: “Apply some bottom tension, jerk the rake 2-3 times= instantly open” Every raking attempt I do: “Nope” Now what?

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Just keeping raking

[@leeyongjie1470]

keep doing it *for a thousand times*

[@Plant_Parenthood]

You ever get in there? Could be that there were security pins or something?

[@adamschaeffer4057]

Maybe not keep trying the same thing. If it's not working you got to try different stuff. Different tools, different amounts of tension, different ways of attacking the problem. Look the lock up online and try to gain a better understand instead of doing the same thing over and over and hoping for a new result

[@magnuskjellin6003]

Play around with the tension. I had huge problems until I majorly loosened the tension, then it opened in 1 second.

[@iniquity7]

I can't rake to save my life but I can SPP fast for some reason

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

You are probably using too much tension. Raking is a really good skill to have. Congrats on all your success with SPP!

[@mindbreak666]

That's two of us. And i keep dropping my tension wrench from too little pressure.

[@iniquity7]

@@mindbreak666 same here lol

[@PDXJack87]

Yeah idk how to rake yet either. I've been picking for a week and I got SPP down.

[@james10739]

I have just practiced on one of those clear locks and a real cheap pad lock and raking was real easy

[@ReAdjust618]

I can rake good but cant single pin pick that well 🙁

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

There are a lot of people that can single pin pick but cannot rake everything will come with time :)

[@ceneblock]

Interesting... I'm the opposite. I see these videos of people running a rake through a lock like five times and they're done in less than a second.

[@AFlyingCoconut]

My stepmother had a shed that she needed unlocked, and was going to wait for her son to do it when he visited - But the first minute of this video was enough to teach me how to do it with her lockpick set, great tutorial and explanation!

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Thank you for the kind words

[@theacme3]

Did your stepmom got stuck? Stepson, what are you doing???

[@BASE5NYC]

I carry 3 tools, a Bogota, a city rake & a single hook. Out of the dozens of times I’ve had to actually make entry I’ve only used the single pick once... and I think it was because the pins were stuck/rusted.

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Thanks for sharing your experience and I agree at least for people in lock sport that raking is under rated. I love it

[@xderiwx]

Thanks for the video! You briefly touched on key bitting and the difference it makes. Do you happen to have a video covering this in more detail, things like identifying a "7 cut" vs a "1 cut" and what the bitting means/can tell you about the pins?

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

xderiwx I could try to make a video down the road. Essentially you can decode your key with a key gauge. If you have good variation in the bitting it can make raking and picking more difficult. I slightly touched on the topic in video 77

[@ltsgobrando]

I have a kinda odd comment... I just wanted to say I'm so happy with your development with this channel. I don't want to say you lacked confidence in some of these older videos... however I will say that in your newer videos you definitely came into your element. Glad to see that you know just how valuable you are, nd that this "weird hobby" you got teased about has brought together countless people. You're a gem, don't let anyone tell you otherwise

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Thank you for the kind words. Ultimately, I do plan to try to up date some of these videos. Thank you for your support, it is always nice to read about how these videos have helped others

[@mr.shenanigans7737]

I needed to pick a very basic looking deadbolt...I raked and got the lock to turn using the tension tool but the bolt stayed 8n place...any ideas why?

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Did you pick away from the door frame?

[@zombiehunter5923]

Man You really deserve credit and respect No one Replies to their emais And you do it Keep the good videos

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Thank you for the kind words. I try to do my best

[@MrPaPaYa86]

it seems to me that raking is much easier when you can hold the lock in your hands, it would be a completely different movement if the lock was in a realistic position (like a door)

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

I find it to be the same just a slightly different feel.

[@thinkinyblinko6666]

I find it easier in a door because you can manipulate the rake better.

[@shenyathewelder9695]

Thanks for this! I’m a beginner and I can SPP a master lock but I previously couldn’t rake. Big help

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Congrats on the success!

[@berk7944]

wtf how can you ssp but cant rake

[@frequencydecline5250]

I'm terrible at raking....maybe I'll have to go and give it some more effort...

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Try raking in a vise and use really light tension. It is super helpful when you just want to get a lock open. I bought 6 or so 6 pin Schlage mortise cylinders on eBay and raked them because I didn't want to SPP them. I could have shimmed them too as well. Raking is like anything else, it takes practice. Some people are really good at it and have even raked some American Locks open.

[@combsmsb]

I have such a problem with the videos they never really explain how light, or any hang ups you might run into. I have a little master lock #3 that i can SSP all day long but thr moment i try to rake it nothing happens, i cant even really move my rake in and out of the key way fast enough to do anything. And every video i have found has been like " oh you just stick the rake in and the lock falls apart" not actual toturials this one is about the same

[@lockmania-locks]

Great for people who have not tried raking before or just beginners very good my friend 👍😁

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@lockbuster8273]

Nice work,i realy enjoy when i watch your videos. Greetings from Bulgaria

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Lockbuster thank you for the kind words! And it is awesome to see everyone from all around the world :-)

[@dirk4926]

I broke my city rake and need to get a new one, and I've never had a bogota.

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Dirk Stabins Bogota are my go-to. I highly recommend you try one out!

[@dirk4926]

I have one on my wish list, unfortunately my wish list is bigger than my bank account so it's gonna be awhile before I get one. 😁

[@mark3158274]

I'm a landlord....... Just started picking locks raking has been frustrating!!! I have found lock bumping to be quicker, any ideas? I'm on 3 of 5 of Sparrows progressive locks

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

I really enjoy both but when you are raking make sure you are going light on the tension. I prefer the Bogota style rake

[@mark3158274]

@@HelpfulLockPicker OK Thanks ..... I find that I might be raking to hard, seems like I do better just tickling the key way lol does that seem right? Thanks for all your help.

[@TheRugghead]

I've been saving door knobs and deadbolts for years gust pulled all the keyways out for locksport!

[@eaglegold3303]

literally cannot open any lock ever. :( spent many hours trying

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

:(

[@eaglegold3303]

Same

[@BoredLockpicker]

At end of that day that’s pretty good info

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Thank you for the kind words! I enjoyed your video where you raked open a Schlage with 4 spools, now that is some serious raking!

[@drix2696]

I friggin suck. I can't even rake my bedroom door :/

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Thank you for sharing

[@cujosandlot8233]

Is it possible to use a random key as a rake tool? Seems like that would work

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Look at what lock bumping is

[@breadman5735]

I've watched the lock picking Lawer, lock noob and others but these people have forgotten what it's like to actually be a noob undoing a level million lock in 2 seconds with hand crafted tools saying this lock is fairly easy to open... This guys video helps the rest of the world understand and learn new skills... Bro I take my hat if to you and just subscribed... This vid is basic but that's what we need at the start not some computer nerd sounding guy bang on about spools for 15 mins... Your a legend and keep them coming for us...

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Thank you for the kind words and I am glad it helps. My goal is to make it as understandable as possible :)

[@TheBelf]

thank you i needed this during a ding dong ditch!

[@ORVONTON64]

That is a smooth rake motion you have… not as easy as some would think

[@wombatlover2796]

Goodness me, people are absolutely amazing!!! Thank you.. I think...

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@williamwallace134]

This is a very well-made video, thank you for the information!

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Thank you for the kind words and I am glad it helps!

[@TheBoogerJames]

Him: This is a very simple and easy method. Me: Still trying to rake open my 4-pin practice lock for 10 minutes without success.

[@AnnulmentProof]

Master Lock 6325. Do you think this could be raked?

[@joshtolentino_0176]

Sorry for the dislike the fbi might find me

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

You gotta do what you gotta do to survive

[@mycattookmykfc1488]

@@HelpfulLockPicker ill like the video

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

@@mycattookmykfc1488 Thank you 👍

[@ferndogg4427]

Will it work for pamex deadbolt, with 6 pins, just recently I had to drill it, which did take little long, I'm a maintenance for apartment, and tenents key stopped working , I ordered 15 tool sets on wish, w clear lock to practice

[@squeanoxl]

How much pressure should be put on the tensioner, exactly? Is more better than less, or vice-versa?

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

In general less is better when you are doing this technique because you need to allow the pin to be able to move freely

[@ksmooth7667]

My room got locked I tried for a half hour, but eventually broke down the door with a crowbar cuz I really need to get in 😅

[@Ronin42069]

My rake keeps getting stuck inside

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Thank you for sharing

[@MegaAaron42]

I have never had success raking any lock open tried on many different locks. You lock sport people make it look fast and easy. Whats the secret? Cause any common lock I have tried does not rake open like in the video.

[@wildncrazyguytv]

Awesome!! I finally got it done with the rapid 🔥 method with a Brinks 🔐. Thank you!

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Congrats on the success!

[@nightshadehelis9821]

Could you pick one of those circular locks you see on vending machines? I swear to gosh I did it once using paperclips and I closed the handle to show my girlfriend how I did it and then I couldn't do it again. It killed me inside.

[@zyfyzay868]

This shit is not working

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Thank you for sharing

[@Freddy-Da-Freeloadah]

How do you know which way the key turns? My door key turns counter clock wise to open. IMHO

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

You will start to learn the more locks you see. For example, deadbolts open away from doors and most padlocks open clockwise.

[@northbaseuk882]

I have a cheap disk lock that I am really struggling to rake, the bitting is nothing too drastic, it's a cheap lock but it takes some opening with the key to turn it - which means I think I need lots of tension - I'm going to apply little tension and see if I can rake it. I don't have a bogota, just a snake and a city rake. I'll give it another go.

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Let me know how it goes :)

[@jimmyh8695]

This is why, Nowadays thief understand how to open locks

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

I am more worried about destructive entry in the real world setting

[@preacher1775]

After watching several videos on lock picking, I found this one much easier to understand.

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Thank you for the kind words

[@mtbregardless3602]

Thanks man, I raked every lock in my city. Every time I see a lock, I rake it, it usually yields a nice payday. Jk

[@Misanti888]

Hi. Thanks for the great content. Can raking be effective even for usual residential round-grip door knobs that locks from the inside via push button? Most demos here at YT always uses a common padlock to show the technique rather than actual door locks. Happy Holidays!

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

I can only speak for locks in the United States, they are quite easy usually. Luckily, we never pick locks we don't own or ones in use

[@Misanti888]

@@HelpfulLockPicker many thanks for quick reply. Plan to use the skill more for prepping and contingency situations rather than as a hobby or locksport. More power! : )

[@comradeconrad3636]

Yeah racking works.and you hardly even need tension cause the second those.pins get places the lock will just "pop out" and remain unlocked. Some hoen file cabinet locks are the same way the spring loaded ones.

[@ChristopherTradeshow]

I raked my first padlock yesterday. Realized it was a cheap padlock and only the first 2 pins had to be pressed. Then realized I only need to use a thin flat object to open the lock. Crazy tbh. Edit: practicing on a door at work (dont sorry I have permission) and I can't seem to unlock it. When I rake I feel them getting set. And when I take off the tension, I hear all the pins click. Idk

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Raking is a skill which takes time to develop. Also, with all locks some open easier than others.

[@thinkinyblinko6666]

Could be oversetting or false set. Look up the type of lock and see if there's any security pins.

[@5.poundz]

Thanks for the fun and informative video!

[@djharryg]

Great video. In general, how do you know if the tension should be going clockwise or counterclockwise on any lock?

[@mxxstro]

99% of the time you turn your key clockwise to open the lock, so the tensioning lever should follow that direction.

[@ensjesse]

Just started raking. I am finding that raking the cylinders outside of a door is alot easier than one that's installed. I thought it would be easier with the door holding it but my door rake time is like 2 minutes where as it's like 5 to 10 seconds on the cylinders. Any ideas?

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

There is more mechanical resistance for example a lock installed like a deadbolt has to fight against the bolt a bit. Also, it is a more awkward angle and the lock may be more worn

[@NZOLOVE]

I've been raking for more than an hour and I've got nowhere. What am I doing wrong?

[@noneovyerbusiness4909]

Like he said, the way the pins are set can make raking almost impossible.

[@DeadlyVenomKing]

I'm very good with a Garden Rake😷😁

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Thanks for sharing

[@AVJHalonen]

Instructions unclear, I followed the video but I was only able to find the G-spot, whatever that means.

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

I'm glad you found it

[@veepeecee8630]

Raking is just so satisfying..

[@PDXJack87]

How do you overcome oversetting #1 when manipulating pin #2? @ 5:40?

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

raking comes down to a lot of luck and using light tension so any pin that sets too high will drop back down

[@Ben7seven7]

Depending on the lock bitting as well as other factors, not all locks can be raked open. Tho using the zipping method may be effective where the raking technique shown in this video won’t work. One thing you can do with taking is to angle the pick in different ways either tilting forward or backward and it just flat swiping in and out movements to help with over setting pins.

[@cwatson42785]

Im gonna practice on my neighbors houses. I'll just relock if I succeed

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Don't pick locks you don't own or ones that are in use

[@cwatson42785]

@@HelpfulLockPicker I'm just playing ofc lol.

[@iyeetsecurity922]

_THAT'S RAKIST!_

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Thanks for checking it out

[@iyeetsecurity922]

@@HelpfulLockPicker Me too thanks.

[@jcc3b]

Isn’t raking just a form of “bitch”picking?

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Bitch picking is using a lock pick and not a rake

[@Saviorcomplexion]

Decent demo, shaking the lock with your right hand is a confounding variable.

[@ORVONTON64]

Wait, a 7 and 1 next to each other?… 6???

[@CramcrumBrewbringer]

Are some locks just too difficult to rake open, and require spp?

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

I would say yes. As you get to higher tolerance locks and locks with security pins the lower skill attacks like raking, rocking, zipping, bumping, bitch pickling, electric pick gun, snap gun, etc become much less effective.

[@CramcrumBrewbringer]

@@HelpfulLockPicker Thanks for the reply! And I’ve never heard of bitch pickling lol.

[@cobblestone2.09]

I was raking a doorhandle lock and i got the cylinder to turn but the door handle still wont turn Any idea on whats going on?

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Some locks you need to turn over 180 degree may need to pick again. Please don't pick locks in use or ones you don't own

[@francisconavarro4532]

You missed the footage bad aiming with your camera

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Thank you

[@43lenzo]

thanks, i need to get my gym locker lock off i lost both keys 😫

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Just make sure you on use this on locks you own :)

[@frwt2947]

Just wanted to say Love your videos you need more recognition 👌

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

thank you for your support

[@Dutcharmytent]

Have subscribed, I am particularly interested in how you cut a key for a lock without a key and how that works with working out the actual profile of the new key. Will search you library of videos now.

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Any luck?

[@tylerlondon5052]

Does it help to round out the sharp points on certain bogota picks? Seems like the points on mine get hung up on the pins extremely easily.

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

I never have but if it is working I would do whatever gets the lock open

[@jamesbrooker9119]

I have been raking for a straight 10 mins no progress

[@amourlyn]

LMAFOO same bruh my hand literally got tired

[@schoolwork101oo7]

My parents lock me so this is very helpful

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Thank you for the kind words. Just don't pick locks you don't own or ones that are in use

[@kylehill3643]

It sucks most KZbin is so quite on PC's. You have to crank up both your computer and regular speakers up to almost full max to hear it then everything else is BLARING loud. Each year YT updates make it quieter and quieter.

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Thanks for sharing!

[@donnellbaxter8050]

When you take the lock can you use the old key or you have to repin it.

[@meltingatom]

Funny story, my gf gave me this only case that she couldn't find a key for, she said it would be fun for me to try my lock picks out. After about 15 minutes trying to find the pins, I put too much pressure on it and...the lock shifted and unlocked the box... it wasnt locked it was just a button

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

thanks for sharing

[@Frosty901]

Great video as always my friend. This will help a lot of people. 👍

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Frosty901 Thank you! How'd the person make out that you sent the Clockwise Challenge Lock to?

[@Frosty901]

HelpfulLockPicker I haven't sent it out yet. He just recently responded with his mailing address so I'll be sending it out Friday. 👍 It just took him a while to reply with his info. I was about to go ahead and send it to someone else. Lol

[@mrgreenswelding2853]

How thick is the rake and level tools? I can get them laser cut at work.

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

0.021 to 0.025" thick

[@mrgreenswelding2853]

@@HelpfulLockPicker they look thicker than that but that what I thought.

[@thatguy5358]

this is a demonstratoin, not a lesson

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Thank you for sharing

[@frankkelly9917]

Does raking work well on a house safe lock?

[@joeniccoli1916]

How hard would a Sargent & Greenleaf 826-C be to rake? With the standard Medeco core they come with.

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Medeco are very hard to rake. They have good tolerances and a sidebar

[@andreasdanu9787]

where i can buy kwikset?

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

In the United States almost any hardware store

[@sontaya7772]

I can rake padlocks but not doorlocks.... Do you have any tips?

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

It could be a tension problem or it could also be the locks you working on are higher quality

[@kylehill3643]

What if you used one of these in a fantasy video game lock as it would bypass the magic protection making it think your inserting the correct key? Fantasy locks don't have the security pins we usually do assuming most people will use magic to fight it if at all.

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

I'm not sure what you're talking about

[@coloradostatesenatorsteven7443]

Yes! Raked my first lock, any more tips lockpicking?

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

I would just check out my lock-picking homeschool series there's a lot of good information in there

[@johnagorman]

My son had to close the Hockey rink he works at as the Zamboni driver. He left his keys in the office, and the door closed behind him locked. He couldn't lock up the building. I was already about to go pick him up when he called. So i grabbed my lockpicking tools. Years since i used them. Thanks for your video. Great refresher. I was able to open the door by the time the video was done 🎉✌️

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Thank you for the kind words. I would not recommend picking locks in use or ones in that context

[@johnagorman]

@@HelpfulLockPicker the use was to enter his office, to get his keys. So permission was given.

[@BrothaEarth1422]

Thanks man. Lost the key to my liquor cabinet so this was a much needed video

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Thank you for the kind words and be safe

[@TheGeezzer]

Good camera work, good clear narration and explanations. 🔑💨😛💨😉😎

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@riekelt86]

I can pick sixpins its very damn easy just dont gett it stuck and you can rake all day

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Thanks for sharing your success!

[@stackedhippiechick]

What is a quality pick-set to buy? Does the tensioner only go one way?

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Peterson, Southord, Sparrow, Multipick. You have bottom and top of keyway tensioner. All are important

[@stackedhippiechick]

@@HelpfulLockPicker Thank you!

[@ericrichardson3332]

It is considered a low level attack because it doesn't work on high security locks or security pins to be more specific that's why it's a low level attack on locks also it can damage pins by wearing more then other methods it's an alright skill to have but single pin picking is more useful and allows you to feel what the pins are doing, most cheap locks will rake open in a short amount of time but you shouldn't just focus on one type of picking method instead use as many as possible to allow yourself to succeed at the task at hand

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

thank you for sharing

[@tcc300892]

You think a single comma was sufficient for that paragraph of text?

[@robertwest3093]

I am thoroughly enjoying this series! I don't know why it took so long for me to find you.

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Thank you for checking it out. I do hope to update it down the road

[@charliecarpenter2840]

Do I need heavier tension on an old worn lock ? or still light as you can go? Thanks so much for the videos btw.

[@charliecarpenter2840]

Answered my own question. For this lock, No. Just needed to raise my rake a little, all pins were set quite high

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Thanks for checking it out and I wish you luck!

[@negamerisltu299]

Wish I watched this before breaking 3 of my citypicks

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

I hope you're having better luck now :-)

[@negamerisltu299]

@@HelpfulLockPicker I sure am, just cracked my first doorlock too 🙂

[@zachary9738]

I can’t seem to rake a lock and also I’m scared that I’m going to break my rake

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

A rake is a tool, just remember if it breaks it is easily replaceable. What locks have you tried?

[@pemtax557]

A nice, basic demonstration ... well done. Cheers ...

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Thank you for the kind words and I am glad it helps!

[@frankpaws]

Any advice on somewhere to buy bulk locks to practice on the cheap?

[@franciscofrancisco7677]

eBay

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

If you are okay with used locks eBay and those restore places are nice

[@alexblackburn627]

I’ve taken a lot of defiants apart and ALWAYS found at least one spool pin

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Thank you for sharing your experience

[@coloradostatesenatorsteven7443]

Also how often should oil or clean my tools and what to use

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

I like to use lock Houdini for the locks and I don't do any maintenance on my tools really

[@TinkersTales]

best video on locksport

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@BukuiZhao]

I have a city rake

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Those work as well. You just need to match up the right rake for your lock. Some work more easily than others.

[@m.o.a.b.climbing7893]

how would you go about raking a two shear lock

[@HelpfulLockPicker]

Like which lock?