Lockpicking Group Finland

[Toothdrill]

Chao all!
Im pretty new what comes to lockpicking, currently tanking data from every possible sources to brains (Jaakko, im big fan of ur blog). I currently live in Seinäjoki, so if there are upcoming events or meetings ill like to join group.

Take care,
Jarkko

[Wizer]

Wellcome, Toothdrill!
Good to see some Finns here!
-Wizer

[madmats]

Hey!

What picklocks should I buy and from where? They would be used for Finnish locks and some padlocks.
Is there big difference between American picks and the slim European picks? I mean should I choose the European picks or does it even make any difference.

[svc]

Hey!
What picklocks should I buy and from where? They would be used for Finnish locks and some padlocks.
Is there big difference between American picks and the slim European picks? I mean should I choose the European picks or does it even make any difference.

Finnish locks and padlocks are mainly Abloy.
As you may know, they cannot be picked as pin tumbler locks with traditional picks. Tools or picks for Abloy do exist, but they cannot be discussed on open forum. Sorry.

[zeepia]

Hi,

one more member from Turku´s area. Been picking for half an year now and it wouldn´t hurt to see other enthusiastic people in live meeting. Have you had any meetings lately?

[Maveric]

Hello to all lockpickers in finland ( and to every one else for that matter..)

I just wanted to let u guys know i exist, have next to zero experiense in the humble art, but eager learn the necesary skills.

I live just (about) 50 km's north of helsinki.

[Wizer]

Welcome to LP101!
We should really get together and have a couple beers and pick locks.
Are you guys (all of you Finns) interested in having a mens night out, talk and pick locks and just get to know each other?
I'm having my shoulder operated soon, so there will be no work in February. Don't know if I can pick locks with just one hand, but my mouth works fine. We could atleast drink and talk!

[zeepia]

Welcome Maveric!

Wizer, just let us know where and when
If you can´t drive then you choose the place and (at least suggest) the time.
And best of luck with your operation...

[svc]

Hello,
It has been quite quiet in Finland. Local forum seems also be down and before that there was only handful of active writers. Last posting to Jaakko's blog was also a half year ago.

[kime]

One more guy from Finland, who is intrested of lockpicking!

[zeepia]

Welcome to the forum kime!

[Wizer]

Moi!
Lets have a get together on saturday the 16 th. of February!
We could meet at some bar in downtown Helsinki. I think something like 2pm till 6pm?
Report here or drop me a PM. If I get 2 people to come, I will look for a place and reserve it for us.
I will bring some locks and picks, bring your own!

[zeepia]

Count me in, see you then!

[renkku]

Greetings,
Nice to see fellow countrymen interested in lock picking!

After many years of thinking about it I finally decided to learn more about lock picking. I bought some pin tumbler pad locks from K-rauta and Clas Ohlson and made some ugly tools out of hack saw blades. Some of the locks are pretty tricky ones for me (ex. Abus 65/40, not open yet...), but I have accepted the challenges! Just ordered a cheap beginners lock pick set to start out with and to modify for my needs.

And thank you Jaakko for the amazing blog (haittalevy), I really enjoy reading trough it!

I have a huge amount of new stuff to learn!

Helsinki

[zeepia]

Welcome to the forum renkku! I knew already from your nickname that you are from Finland