How pick profiles can be more important than pick thickness when dealing with difficult keyways such as the Yale. I cover the difference between flat, round, pointed, and monkey paw profiles, and the differences between brands such as Covert Instruments, Sparrows, Jimy Longs, and Moki.
I also demonstrate using 0.025" picks in Yale keyways, both with and without holes in the warding, and offer tips for how to navigate them.
00:00 Intro
00:08 Comparison of pick profiles (flat/pointed/round)
00:16 Profiles: Flat hooks
01:19 Profiles: Pointed hooks
02:33 Profiles: Round hooks
04:21 Choosing the right profile can be more important than thickness
05:02 Comparison of dimensions between profiles and brands
05:08 Dimensions: Thickness
07:00 Dimensions: Tip width
07:14 Dimensions: Shaft height behind tip
07:28 Dimensions: Shaft height @ 30mm
08:21 Shoulder shape and stress risers
08:51 The weakness of maneuverability
11:34 Impact of profiles on dimensions and maneuverability
12:02 Impact of brand on dimensions and maneuverability
14:20 Before you buy thinner picks...
14:44 Moki pointed - best noodles?
15:13 Limitations to my advice
15:30 Difficult keyways
16:20 $%&*ing Yale!
16:46 How to pick Yale (holes in warding) w/ 0.025"
17:02 Holes in warding (graphics)
17:38 Starting from base of keyway
18:39 Moving to ledge
19:47 Picking at an angle
21:00 Adding a ledge
22:37 Half-diamond OP
23:02 How to pick Yale (solid warding) w/ 0.025"
23:09 Solid warding (graphics)
24:10 Getting aligned
24:48 Moving to ledge (with more room)
25:28 Adding a ledge (same as before)
25:37 Links to Pick & Gut videos
Notes:
- The Moki pick scales that appear in the video: www.printables.com/model/9240...
- The TOOOL/CI pick handles that appear in the video: www.printables.com/model/8815...
- When I demonstrate the range of motion between a #3 and #4 @ 03:36, the #3 will be more useful for the front of the lock where you have a wider range of motion, while a #4 can be used at the rear of the lock where levering is more limited. It may take more maneuvering to get a #4 back there though.
- The SSDEV profiles are popular noodles. I personally haven't used them yet, but looking at their profiles, the Moki pointed should cover the same usage cases and have more maneuverable and (probably) stronger shafts due to their height and shoulders. Sloped shoulders can add strength even if the shafts are shorter in height.
25 июл 2024
