Sparrows King & Queen Flat Lock Rakes

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The King and Queen flat rakes are shaped to deal with that hi/lo pattern, keeping your raking in check when the pin heights are working against you. Hi/lopinning Flatrakes 2profiles Sparrowsmade 5/5 verified buyer "Was quite surprised, they work rather well." verified buyer, 03/13/2019 5/5 verified buyer "Excellent lifter picks for yale" verified buyer, 02/02/2017 5/5 verified buyer "Fast dispatch and excellent comms." verified buyer, 01/27/2017 Why buy this Buy this when pin heights vary a lot Big differences between high and low pins cause oversetting and stalled picks. A pair of rakes shaped for hi/lo patterns moves the pins more evenly, so you open locks that fight a standard rake. Hi/lo shaped Profiles made for mixed pin heights. Two rakes King and Queen cover the pattern together. Even movement Reduces oversetting on varied stacks. Use route Rake the hi/lo pattern evenly Use light tension and let the rake profile ride the high and low pins, then finish any stubborn pins with a hook. Practise on locks you own or may lawfully open. Use on suitable locks with hi/lo pinning. Keep tension light to avoid oversetting. Finish stubborn pins with a hook. Helpful next step: the Rook and Knight rakes. Product details What to know before you choose Product type Hi/lo flat rake pair Brand Sparrows Pieces 2 rakes Use case High and low pin combinations Best buyer Rakers tackling mixed pinning Use lock picking and entry tools responsibly, only on locks you own or have permission to work on, and check local laws before buying. Questions Quick answers What is hi/lo pinning? A lock with a mix of short and long pins. Why is it harder? Big height differences cause oversetting. How many rakes? Two, the King and the Queen. What else helps? The Rook and Knight rakes extend the same idea. 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It gives structure to tension, feedback, pin setting and practice routines, so the tools make more sense in your hands. Add paperback guide View guide details Show more