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Overview PACLOCK (Pacific Lock Company) of Valencia, California makes high-quality consumer and commercial locks. In this article, we review two of their popular light-duty aluminum-bodied padlocks, the models 90A and 90A-PRO. Design Both locks are the same size and the bodies are made of 6061 aluminum. They come with a ¼” ball bearing-retained shackle, with…
What is a Custom Lock Pick? Custom lock picks are not generally made especially for your hand; they are usually picks that are just not mass-produced to a specific standard. This can be a special tool for a particular purpose or, most often, a one-off design nicely made with a special handle and materials by…
Lock picking (called Locksport by those who pick locks as a hobby) has been a little-known, niche hobby but has become more popular during Covid. During our confinement, some of us discovered lock picking and found it to be something intellectually and physically challenging that we could do at home. As a result, YouTube locksport…
When you install or replace a door that you want to lock, what type of lock should you use? The primary factors for locks are frequency of use, access requirements, and security. Interior doors usually require lower security than exterior doors, which is a major distinction in choosing a door lock type. Two securing mechanisms…