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[Annuit Coeptis]

Hello all,

Tubular, pin tumbler, warded, disc locks, wafer locks I'm going to learn them all. Let it begin.

[MBI]

[quote="Annuit Coeptis"]Hello all,

Tubular, pin tumbler, warded, disc locks, wafer locks I'm going to learn them all. Let it begin.[/quote]

Now there's a positive attitude!

[Tinypick]

Hello Lockpicking 101 folks-

I've been lurking here for a bit and decided it was time to finally open an account so I can ask a question.

Hopefully I can contribute a bit to the group- I've already learned quite a bit just browsing the site and now have several beautiful home-grown picks to show for it.

[smooth]

Hello all,


I started an Auto Locksmith business because the local "locksmiths" here are charging too much and I want to help our community and save them money on the expense of their automobile.

So far I have purchased over $200 in starter tools, like pump wedges, long-reaches, torque wrench and a set of jigglers/bump keys, etc.

These jigglers are my best buddies and are the best investment; so far I have picked and opened 5 out of 7 vehicles ranging from 1998-'02 models.

I like this hobby/odd-job and I see myself gaining more and more interest in the business each day.

I am a new father and I am into Real Estate Investing/Entrepreneurship. I enjoy jobs that allow me to have maximum freedom of my time and are very lucrative. And as many of you know, Locksmithing is one of them.

[hbergren]

Hi all,

I've had a lockpicking set from Southord for about two months now, and just today decided to start practicing with them and actually try my hand at lockpicking. Hopefully progress will be made.

[n3250]

Hi everyone.
I'm a newbie. I'm from Hungary, and I'd like learning lock picking because I found it very interesting.

[Toadfreak]

Hey, I just started an apprenticeship with a Lock Smith company a few months ago. Ive been learning a lot. Hoping to take it a little further and learn all I can studying in my free time. Perhaps I can be of some help some where as well.

[JimInRadfordVA]

Just found this site! I'm interested in Locksport and locks in general. After my Dad died we cleaned out his house and found a set of lock picks. I never knew he had an interest.

I can't wait to find like-minded folks in my area.

[n1ll0]

helllo all! I have been really interested in locks and picking for a while only got a southord pick set to practice with a little while ago, so I thought I'd pop in and say hello :D

ps I just got a SerePick Bogota entry set and it is awesome! haha

[Sl8r]

New here. Always interested in the sport and am finally taking up the hobby. Currently using a repinable lock and getting the feelings down..

Raked a couple of locks, but it feels like cheating and not reproducible, so focusing on SPP.

Anyway, see you all around!

[matticus]

Hello, I just joined the forum since I found it while looking for info on lock-picking as I have recently become interested in it (less than a week), but I already find myself able to pick most locks I get my hands on which is a bit exciting. My best so far is a SPP of a 5 pin deadlock with two spool pins. It was the cheapest deadbolt the hardware store had. *shrug*

I work in IT and this compliments it in a way since security is a big deal and lock-picking is more on the physical security side of things.

I'm glad I found this refuge of information on the subject as I never knew that there were people that competed or picked locks for fun. I've always been a fan of expanding my knowledge and locks are something we deal with every day, but never really think about. Also, they're amusing little puzzles one can solve in their idle time.

[abrodie]

hi am a newbie and like to say hello to all

[Lewis]

Hi Everyone,

I'm Lewis and live in Central Florida. I manage properties for long and short term rentals, the short term being vacationers going to Disney (I'm [i]that[/i] central in FL!). I have about 35 homes and a huge bag of keys, so bought myself a rekey set and have been having fun mastering all my homes!

Joined here because I have a questions but it seems like an amazing resource so think I may stick around :)

[locksaway]

Greetings from Sherwood Forest, England.
My name is Kris and I've been interested in lock picking for a few years now, so I have decided to join the forum and ask a few questions.

[rabatakeu]

Hello,
I'm a French electronic engineer, 29 yo interested in magic and locks :-)
I'm opening easy locks and educate friends to lockpick. I still only use home made tools made from old wiper blade... but I have some interesting tools that I should try...
Today, I made my first shim because I was unable to open this f*** 1,25$ single dial combination lock with any other method (even the code at the back was not working =-( :
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Have fun dicovering locks,
Alex