Plug spinner - Revision history

Sandplum: corrected link to Locksmithing

2023-01-30T10:22:24Z

corrected link to Locksmithing

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	A '''plug spinner''' is a [[Pin_tumbler\|pin-tumbler]] [[lockpicking]] tool used to rotate a [[plug]] that has been picked in the wrong direction. This is a common problem for [[~~locksmith~~]]s and physical penetration testers. Plug spinners work by rotating the plug so rapidly that the spring-biased driver pins do not have enough time to return to the plug's pin chambers and block the [[shear line]].		A '''plug spinner''' is a [[Pin_tumbler\|pin-tumbler]] [[lockpicking]] tool used to rotate a [[plug]] that has been picked in the wrong direction. This is a common problem for [[Locksmithing \|locksmiths]] and physical penetration testers. Plug spinners work by rotating the plug so rapidly that the spring-biased driver pins do not have enough time to return to the plug's pin chambers and block the [[shear line]].

	==Variants==		==Variants==
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	; Manual		; Manual
	Most manual plug spinners use a [[tension]] wrench with a spring wrapped around it. One end of the spring attached to the tension wrench and the other with a small handle. The tension wrench is rotated in the opposite direction to the plug needing to be rotated while holding the small handle connected to the end of the spring in place. The end of the tension tool is placed into the keyway and the other end of it is let go, causing the spring to rotate the tension tool. Various tutorials exist that demonstrate [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_6HhkYzSSw making a plug spinner].		Most manual plug spinners use a [[tension]] wrench with a spring wrapped around it. One end of the spring attached to the tension wrench and the other with a small handle. The tension wrench is rotated in the opposite direction to the plug needing to be rotated while holding the small handle connected to the end of the spring in place. The end of the tension tool is placed into the keyway and the other end of it is let go, causing the spring to rotate the tension tool. Various tutorials exist that demonstrate [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_6HhkYzSSw making a plug spinner] (Youtube).

	== See also ==		== See also ==

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2021-04-11T22:46:52Z

Datagram: LWTODO Grammar still needs a lot of work

2011-11-23T19:08:44Z

LWTODO Grammar still needs a lot of work

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	A plug spinner is a tool used to ~~switch directions of~~ a plug that has been picked in the wrong direction.		=Plug Spinner=

			A '''plug spinner''' is a [[pin-tumbler]] [[lockpicking]] tool used to rotate a [[plug]] that has been picked in the wrong direction. This is a common problem for [[locksmith]]s and physical penetration testers. Plug spinners work by rotating the plug so rapidly that the spring-biased driver pins do not have enough time to fall back down into the plug's pin chambers.

	==Variants==		==Variants==

	; Gun Style		; Gun Style
	Gun ~~Style Plug~~ spinners visually resemble a [[~~Pick_Gun\|Pick Gun~~]], but apply ~~high rotational~~ torque rather than a ~~strong~~ snapping action. Their principal of operation involves putting the spinner into the keyway, squeezing a trigger and the plug turns to the opposite direction to which it was picked.		Gun style plug spinners visually resemble a [[pick gun]], but apply torque rather than a snapping action. Their principal of operation involves putting the spinner into the keyway, squeezing a trigger and the plug turns to the opposite direction to which it was picked.

	; Manual		; Manual
	~~Several variants of the~~ manual plug ~~spinner exist, but most revolve around the concept of~~ a tension wrench, with a spring ~~rapped~~ around it ~~with one~~ end of the spring attached to the tension wrench and the other with a small handle~~, the~~ tension wrench is rotated in the opposite direction to the plug needing to be rotated while holding the small handle connected to the end of the spring in place. The end of the tension tool is placed into the keyway and the other end of it is let go ~~of while the spring side handle remains stationary~~, causing the spring to ~~retard~~ the tension tool. Various tutorials exist that demonstrate [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_6HhkYzSSw making a plug spinner].		Most manual plug spinners use a [[tension]] wrench with a spring wrapped around it. One end of the spring attached to the tension wrench and the other with a small handle. The tension wrench is rotated in the opposite direction to the plug needing to be rotated while holding the small handle connected to the end of the spring in place. The end of the tension tool is placed into the keyway and the other end of it is let go, causing the spring to rotate the tension tool. Various tutorials exist that demonstrate [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_6HhkYzSSw making a plug spinner].

			== See also ==
			* [[Lockpicking]]
			* [[Locksmithing]]

			[[Category:Locks]]
			[[Category:Locksmithing]]
			[[Category:Lockpicking]]
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Datagram: moved Plug Spinner to Plug spinner

2011-10-25T16:04:57Z

moved Plug Spinner to Plug spinner

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Revision as of 16:04, 25 October 2011

Nickinator: Fixed link to pick gun page and formatting

2011-10-22T09:56:50Z

Fixed link to pick gun page and formatting

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	A plug spinner is a tool used to switch directions of a plug that has been picked in the wrong direction.		A plug spinner is a tool used to switch directions of a plug that has been picked in the wrong direction.

	~~'''~~Variants~~'''~~		==Variants==
	*Gun Style		; Gun Style
	Gun Style Plug spinners ~~look very similar to~~ [[Pick ~~Guns~~]], but apply high rotational torque rather than a strong snapping action. Their principal of operation involves putting the spinner into the keyway, squeezing a trigger and the plug turns to the opposite direction to which it was picked.		Gun Style Plug spinners visually resemble a [[Pick_Gun\|Pick Gun]], but apply high rotational torque rather than a strong snapping action. Their principal of operation involves putting the spinner into the keyway, squeezing a trigger and the plug turns to the opposite direction to which it was picked.

	*Manual		; Manual
	Several variants of the manual plug spinner exist, but most revolve around the concept of a tension wrench, with a spring rapped around it with one end of the spring attached to the tension wrench and the other with a small handle, the tension wrench is rotated in the opposite direction to the plug needing to be rotated while holding the small handle connected to the end of the spring in place. The end of the tension tool is placed into the keyway and the other end of it is let go of while the spring side handle remains stationary, causing the spring to retard the tension tool. Various tutorials exist that demonstrate [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_6HhkYzSSw making a plug spinner].		Several variants of the manual plug spinner exist, but most revolve around the concept of a tension wrench, with a spring rapped around it with one end of the spring attached to the tension wrench and the other with a small handle, the tension wrench is rotated in the opposite direction to the plug needing to be rotated while holding the small handle connected to the end of the spring in place. The end of the tension tool is placed into the keyway and the other end of it is let go of while the spring side handle remains stationary, causing the spring to retard the tension tool. Various tutorials exist that demonstrate [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_6HhkYzSSw making a plug spinner].

Nickinator: Added the different types of plug spinner and a link to a YouTube tutorial on making one.

2011-10-22T09:54:05Z

Added the different types of plug spinner and a link to a YouTube tutorial on making one.

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	A plug spinner is a tool used to switch directions of a plug that has been picked in the wrong direction.		A plug spinner is a tool used to switch directions of a plug that has been picked in the wrong direction.

	~~The devices~~ look very similar to [[Pick Guns]], but ~~with~~ a ~~significantly larger needle~~. Their principal of operation involves squeezing a trigger		'''Variants'''
			*Gun Style
			Gun Style Plug spinners look very similar to [[Pick Guns]], but apply high rotational torque rather than a strong snapping action. Their principal of operation involves putting the spinner into the keyway, squeezing a trigger and the plug turns to the opposite direction to which it was picked.

			*Manual
			Several variants of the manual plug spinner exist, but most revolve around the concept of a tension wrench, with a spring rapped around it with one end of the spring attached to the tension wrench and the other with a small handle, the tension wrench is rotated in the opposite direction to the plug needing to be rotated while holding the small handle connected to the end of the spring in place. The end of the tension tool is placed into the keyway and the other end of it is let go of while the spring side handle remains stationary, causing the spring to retard the tension tool. Various tutorials exist that demonstrate [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_6HhkYzSSw making a plug spinner].

Nickinator: Created the page, added the basic information as to what they are and how they work.

2011-10-22T09:40:27Z

Created the page, added the basic information as to what they are and how they work.

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A plug spinner is a tool used to switch directions of a plug that has been picked in the wrong direction.

The devices look very similar to [[Pick Guns]], but with a significantly larger needle. Their principal of operation involves squeezing a trigger

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	=Plug Spinner=		=Plug Spinner=

	A '''plug spinner''' is a [[pin-tumbler]] [[lockpicking]] tool used to rotate a [[plug]] that has been picked in the wrong direction. This is a common problem for [[locksmith]]s and physical penetration testers. Plug spinners work by rotating the plug so rapidly that the spring-biased driver pins do not have enough time to ~~fall back down into~~ the plug's pin chambers.		A '''plug spinner''' is a [[Pin_tumbler\|pin-tumbler]] [[lockpicking]] tool used to rotate a [[plug]] that has been picked in the wrong direction. This is a common problem for [[locksmith]]s and physical penetration testers. Plug spinners work by rotating the plug so rapidly that the spring-biased driver pins do not have enough time to return to the plug's pin chambers and block the [[shear line]].

	==Variants==		==Variants==
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	[[Category:Locks]]		[[Category:Locks]]
			[[Category:Lockpicking]]
	[[Category:Locksmithing]]		[[Category:Locksmithing]]
	[[Category:~~Lockpicking~~]]		[[Category:Locksmithing tool manufacturers\| ]]
			[[Category:Tools]]
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