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{{anchor|cut root depth}} '''''cut root depth''''' - The root depth is a dimension of a key, measured from the bottom of a cut in the key to the bottom of the key’s blade. | |||
{{anchor|float picking}} '''''[[float picking]]''''' - Float picking is a term used to describe the use of manual counter rotation while setting the pins. To aid in controlling the direction of the roation, two turning tools or one tight fitting tool may be used. | {{anchor|float picking}} '''''[[float picking]]''''' - Float picking is a term used to describe the use of manual counter rotation while setting the pins. To aid in controlling the direction of the roation, two turning tools or one tight fitting tool may be used. | ||
Revision as of 20:24, 11 April 2021
Glossary
The LockWiki glossary of terms and abbreviations found in locksmithing, lockpicking, locksport and the lock and safe security industry in general.
cut root depth - The root depth is a dimension of a key, measured from the bottom of a cut in the key to the bottom of the key’s blade.
float picking - Float picking is a term used to describe the use of manual counter rotation while setting the pins. To aid in controlling the direction of the roation, two turning tools or one tight fitting tool may be used.
gin pin - A pin tumbler with a narrow groove at one end, resembling the shape of a bottle (see spool pin). 
lockpick - A tool or implement used to manipulate the components (pins, levers or wafers, etc.) inside a lock without the key.
