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

[aldale04]

I'm new to the site, but have worked as a locksmith off and on for a long time. However, I was trained by an old school locksmith, and never learned a lot of newer techniques. Looking forward to learning more and sharing some of what I know....

[pickydude88]

Hey hows in goin, just joined today. Been thinking about it for a while & finally dicided I had the time to start getting back into it again. Awsome site by the way.

[fullmetalfinn]

Hi everyone, i'm new

[Boff]

Hello, I'm new too

I'm a joiner/builder and always be interested in locks. Just a hobby at the moment....

[Chrispy]

Welcome to all the newbies. PLEASE fill out your profiles with locations and other information so that we can get a better idea of you and where your questions come from. Thanks.

[Mad Mick]

Ignore Chrispy's post above.

Please leave us guessing as to where you are from, what type of locks you normally encounter etc. then enlighten us once we've done a heap of research which doesn't actually apply to you. This way, we can become more friendly toward you.

[Chrispy]

[Delldobbs]

HI im delldobbs whats up? im new and thats about it i guess?

[sweenbean]

i picked up a book at the library and then got on the net to see what it had, found your site and decided to join. i think i'm really going to like learning this new trade and hope to get some help on this site so that i may help others along my way. i have a lock pick like the one on the very top left of the page that is like a pen. i've opened a couple of locks and now i was wondering if someone had any ideal on how to get some locks to take apart with out going to the store and paying for them, any suggestions would be great.


thanks,

[Gambolpuddy]

Hi there! i just began trying picking locks about 3 months ago, and made my own picks following some videos i came across. I haven't had much success yet, but that'll change now... by the way, i'm writing from Spain, i guess the locks i'll find here will be quite different form the ones in the US and so..

cheers!

[sivlogkart]

Hi there, and welcome. A lot of locks are basically the same the world over, but there are a few exceptions. What sort of locks have you been trying to pick so far?

[vavere]

Hi, I thought I would join you on LP101. I am trak's wife, and I do not have his skill, but I can pick a lot of simple padlocks now. Hopefully, I will learn more!

[Chrispy]

Uh oh. Here's trouble.

[Gambolpuddy]

Hi there, and welcome. A lot of locks are basically the same the world over, but there are a few exceptions. What sort of locks have you been trying to pick so far?

up to now i've tried with some different padlocks, which turned to be quite easy . My problem is with common pin tumbler locks, i.e. my front door. I think it's because of the pick I use...

[helix]

Dude, go get yourself some practice locks.
Don't pick locks that you rely on.
If you break a pick in there, you could bugger the lock.