ARCHIVE 2003-2013 Introduce yourself HERE if you are new. :)

[Buzo]

Hello all! Fairly new to locksport and locksmithing. Looking for information and new challenges for picking. I can get through most off-the-shelf padlocks at the hardware store and I work in a high-rise in Seattle, so I have access to several styles of schlage 5 and 6 pin tumblers which I can also spp. No access or experience with anything more difficult yet. What's the next step? Look forward to learning from the forum! Thanks everyone!

[2stix]

hi, i found a safe in my house and hopping for you experts to lend a hand. glad this site is here. Joshua

[danimalUT]

Hello to all! I'm new to lock picking. I just picked my first lock yesterday. A bicycle chain lock that I own. It was surprisingly easy. However, my doorknob lock is giving me a hard time. I will crack it some day!

[quixotal]

Not exactly new to locks, but have a ton to learn still. I've been on and off the boards here (never posted an intro though) but can't seem to remember my old username or email so decided to come out of the shadows to contribute and learn. I've come here a number of times to get info on certain locks, and ordered my first tools from lockpickshop based on ads here.

[squelchtone]

Welcome all new members!

It looks like we have a good group of recent sign ups, everyone has something to bring to the table.

We look forward to helping you with your questions and to see what you have to offer from your own experiences!

Happy Picking!
Squelchtone

[Ceadmin]

Hello everyone. New here, came to learn about locks looks like i found the riht site. :)

[Darkness1569]

Just wanted to say Hello. I've been signed up for about a month now, so I thought I should say hi and tell you guys that it looks like you are a great community to be part of.

[dauce]

Hello all!,

Of course I'm new to the forums but excited to take on a new hobby. I have recently taken an interest to hobbiest picking. It started when I sucessfully retrieved the combination to a common masterlock gym locker lock.

Triumph felt good!

Take care,

dauce

[walkingthecow]

Hi everybody - I am new here!! I have always been fascinated by locks, and always wanted to learn how to pick 'em. I work in the construction trade as a carpenter, so I definitely have some knowledge of locksets. I've installed a lot of commercial hardware, and residential as well. The thing that made me finally decide to learn to pick locks is that I work as a maintenance man for two buildings. Keys are a huge problem for me (and everyone else.) While I am allowed access to all areas other than a couple people's personal offices, I only have a limited number of keys. One day as I was trying to jimmy a certain door open, I thought "I should learn how to pick locks, so when I really have to get in somewhere, and can't find the key, I can get in."

So, that's it - I hope to learn some cool stuff here, and talk to cool people! thanks!

[Dacari13]

My name is Dan, I live in Sacramento, California, USA, Planet Earth...most of the time anyway. I've always had a fascination with locks and I'm looking for tips and info on how to impression keys for antique locks and such. Like the barrel kind and those really think similar to skeleton keys keys. Thanks

[Clutch13]

Hey, this is a great sight. I've been ghosting it for about a year now, when i needed information. I thought i would finally make an account.

To me, lock picking is the ultimate tactile puzzle. That is why i do it.

[eodjeff]

My name is Jeffrey and I am in the US Army bomb Squad. i have been using general locksmith techniques for the past five years to include vehicle enterydoor by pass tolls and basic lock picking methods. I hope to go into business for myself when I finally decide to retire. I am excited for this site as I hope to recieve many insights and tips into the professional field of lock smithing

[kevinf]

Hello there
I joined this forum a few weeks ago but havn't been active as I was waiting for my kit to arrive from the states . I started Picking an old tri-circle straight away & it took me half an hour, a day of practising later & I can do it in a minute or 2 I'm purchasing some more locks soon to practice on soon .

This is an amazing forum guys, and I'm really happy to be a member here, there are some really nice tutorials here from what I've seen too.

It's great to be among enthusiasts

Regards,
Kevin

[maz1]

Hi I am a new member to the forum , i have always had an interest in locks and am now just starting to explore them , thanks for allowing me in to the forum
cheers Maz.

[Oaken]

picked up the hobby about 2 weeks ago just found the site yesterday, a l
ot of useful info!