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

THE starting place for newcomers. FAQ's, valuable information like product reviews, links to lockpicking related sites, lockpick tool vendors, and more. START HERE.

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Postby Kazuhiko » Sat Apr 10, 2004 2:19 pm

Hello all, i am a 14 year old hobbist from santa clara, california. I've looked over your site and I think i found a new hobby. Before I started looking into the "art" of lock picking I carved wood and painted litte models (not very good hobbies eh).

I wanted to look into lock picking because I walk home from school. Its a 2 mile walk and I forget my keys sometimes. My mother doesn't get home till around five. Can you imagine sitting on the stairs next to your apartment waiting for two hours?

You're probably mostly adults, and I hope you can pass down some of your "ancient wisdom" down ( im just playing ). Anyways, I hope to learn a great deal of lock picking
All you see or seem is but a dream within a dream.
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Yet another newbie

Postby PaulR » Sat Apr 10, 2004 3:07 pm

Hi folks
Great site, cannot leave it alone
I'm completely new to lockpicking and registered yesterday.
I have been lurking for a while to get the feel of it before joining and will be reading more past posts and practicing before making any meaningful posts.

keep up the good work you guys
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Postby i_want_to_pick » Sun Apr 11, 2004 2:32 am

SwitchBladeComb, Kazuhiko, PaulR.

Welcome to the forums. :D
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I am new here

Postby HeadHunterCEO » Mon Apr 12, 2004 9:23 am

Well i have come here to teach what i know and i am also herer to learn what i do not.

sums it up really

I am a locksmith and i am pursuing knowledge so that i can become a better locksmith.
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Postby karl » Tue Apr 13, 2004 12:52 am

i am 14 and from ireland.i am new to lockpicking and not very good.this site rocks!
hi
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Hi, my name is Chris

Postby Chris B » Thu Apr 15, 2004 5:39 pm

Hi,

Well, it's nice to find so many of you out there, on this forum, who like to do non-destructive open ups. I look forward to some good debates on wire uses etc.

regards from

Chris B
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Postby Varjeal » Thu Apr 15, 2004 10:36 pm

Welcome to all you newbies..:) NDE is what this site is all about. Do lots of reading, and don't hesitate to contribute if there's something you can help with.
*insert witty comment here*
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Postby technik » Thu Apr 15, 2004 11:27 pm

Welcome all
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Hello

Postby Bohica » Sat Apr 17, 2004 10:23 am

Just introducing myself. This forum is an absolute gold mine of knowledge! My thanks to those who have put the effort into starting and maintaining it.

Got interested in lock-picking when I realized what a puzzle it is, and I love solving puzzles. As a complete newbie I will no doubt have a fair amount of questions, so TIA.
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Postby Pheniox » Sat Apr 17, 2004 10:26 am

Welcome to the site, and Yes, it is a gold mine, so make sure you DIG for the gold that is buried in the site.
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Postby irishd » Mon Apr 19, 2004 2:33 am

Hello all. I'm an aspiring locksmith from Minnesota. I'm currently enrolled in the PCDI locksmithing course. My goal is to be a locksmithing information sponge. I know virtually nothing about being a "real" locksmith. I have tons to learn. I joined this forum because there's some excellent knowlege to be gained here! I have a long road in front of me though!

My main concern however is will I be able to make a profitable career out of this. I live in a city of 12,000 people with a county size of around 50,000. I have a kid on the way, and moving in with my gf (hopefully to be wife) soon, and I can't fail! :) I don't expect to be filthy rich. I have a number in my head that I want to reach. If anyone could pipe in with a general estimation of yearly income, that'd be really appreciated. I know it's a touchy subject.

Anywho..Hello all!! I've read quite a bit already since I've been here on the things that interest me. This is my first post however. Hello to all!
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Postby JT » Mon Apr 19, 2004 3:00 am

Hi everyone im a newbie to lock picking and I really want to learn how. I'll see you guys in the forums :D
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Postby Varjeal » Mon Apr 19, 2004 6:13 am

Welcome to all.
irishd: in the top forum with all the FAQ's, etc. there's a couple of threads on the business of locksmithing. Have a look in there for some handy info.
*insert witty comment here*
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Intro

Postby Magicman69 » Tue Apr 20, 2004 2:10 am

Hello all

My name is Matthew i am 24 and from Staffordshire England. I do a lot of magic tricks and stumbled accross a lock picking book and it took off from there really.

I have picked two locks so far with a paper clip and a home made tention rench. I have just sent for my first lot of picks from www.devonlocks.co.uk. I have ordered 74 PIECE SLIMLINE LOCK PICK SET WITH WARDED PICKS & 7 AND 8 PIN ADJUSTABLE TUBULAR MANIPULATION PICKS & E100HO ELECTRIC PICK (4.5 VOLT). I guess its a big jump into picking but i have some uses for them with my job etc... I also have a video and a cd-rom that i have been learning from. I am currently downloading the mpgs off this site and from what i have seen so far they look very good. I give credit to all those that have made them for people of this forum. Well done.

Anyway i look forward to joining in on various topics.

Speak Soon
Matthew
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Postby wes » Tue Apr 20, 2004 3:12 am

hello all,

Been looking round this site for ages, just thought i would join it to see if i can share any knowledge with you.

By trade I am an electronic security engineer dealing with alarms, cameras, high security bank panels, biometrics and access control systems.

Work in a hospital now as a mechanical and electrical engineer.

Speak soon i hope.
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