Tubular picking

No, this isn’t about radical bluegrass.  I acquired a set of tubular lockpicks some time ago, but never got around to trying them out.  After our first meeting, I was inspired, so I ordered a few locks to try them out on.  

I had NO IDEA how easy these things make it.  It’s amazing that these locks are marketed at all.  Flatten the tension bars.  Ease the pick in while gently twisting.  Eventually the pressure will balance out and the lock will open.  Ridonkulous.