2TYPES OF LOCKS AND CYLINDERS

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Before we dive into picking, it’s worth taking some time to examine the locks themselves. Locks come in a huge variety of designs based on factors including what the lock will be used on, how it’s attached, how secure it needs to be, and even the country where it will be used. These criteria matter greatly to someone installing a lock but are largely irrelevant to locksporters. Since we’re concerned only with opening a lock, locksporters usually set aside any accessories, such as the hardware to mount it to a door. In fact, locksporters typically save only the lock’s cylinder, the part normally operated with a key. ...

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