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

[Romstar]

Hello all,

I never did get around to introducing myself, and I am almost sure that many people have come to know my long winded posts.

So, as I approach a large number of the things, I figured I should finally say hello formally.

I've been interested in, and working with locks for more than 10 years. I got started as a hacker, and then developed a professional interest. My time has taken me into security systems, electronic locks, access controls, computer systems and back again. I am currently running my own locksmithing, and security business.

I've worked with, assisted, and consulted with various law enforcement agencies. I can only say that my time in the field has made me some interesting friends, some interesting moments, and loads of fun. I think that of all the different things I have done, locksmithing is perhaps the most enjoyable of them all.

I'm very happy that I have found this forum, and it's community. It is about the most professional place I have been on the internet that deals with lock picking, and locksmithing in a way that encourages participation by not only talented amatuers, but professionals, and members of law enforcement.

I look forward to interacting with all of you, and hope that my contributions will help as much as some others here.

Cheers,
Romstar

[roth]

High everyone. Nice to meet you all.

[phin3s]

im new.... obviously, and no one wants to help me pick a number 3 master lock..... AHHHHH

[WhiteHat]

<rant>
how is a master 3 different to any other pin tumbler lock?
just pick the thing like normal!!!

I don't think anyone's helping you because it doesn't seem as if your
actually searching or trying to learn by yourself. if the master 3 is too
hard, go and buy a cheaperdodgier one to practice on! stop complaining!!!
Raaargh!!
</rant>

[Mad Mick]

Search is your friend!! There's so much on the Master locks to keep you busy reading for quite a while!

[maldotcom2]

HA!...thats what i did...keep continuously posting on the same lock just a slightly varied question untill you finally get the thing open!

[WhiteHat]

HA!...thats what i did...keep continuously posting on the same lock just a slightly varied question until you finally get the thing open!

<Rant times 10>
Please! someone put this tip in the FAQ's! by the end of their first week
all self respecting n00bs should have a total of at least 10 complete new
threads (containing at least 4 consisting of all capitals with multiple
exclamation marks, and at least three threads with similar subject lines)
and post a minimum of 4 posts introducing themselves in no less than 3
different forums (but not the "general chatter" forum). in addition to this,
approximately 50% of all posts must be one liners similar to "I don't get it"
or "how do I pick xyz lock" or "PLEASE! I AM A N00B PLEASE HELP!!!".
and don't forget to use multiple animated smilies to annoy all the other
people on the forum.

and finally always remember: the larger your post to time_on_forum
ratio, the better you become at picking. in other words - you won't
improve at lock picking unless you bombard this forum with posts!

</Rant>

*WhiteHat goes temporarily insane with annoyance*

all these youn-uns who were still in diapers when the web was invented
will be the death of us I tell you!!! (no offence luke)

*WhatHat permanently nails the following gif to all noobs heads for all time and promises never to rant on the subject again*

[Romstar]

Whitehat,

What happened to you today? Have a few too many cups or something?

I kind of agree with you, having been on the net since 84, but man I think you have been listening to Denis Leary a bit too much.

Have you tried decaff lately too? That might help a bit. <G>

Take care man,
Romstar

[WhiteHat]

red bull gives you wings.... and it tastes better than jolt..

[Jenova]

hey all
my name is mick aka Jenova
and im new to lock picking but would like to make many new friends in this new found hobby
if your in Western Australia or even in fact Australia
i would love to grab ya msn
so pm me

[maldotcom2]

HA!...thats what i did...keep continuously posting on the same lock just a slightly varied question until you finally get the thing open!

<Rant times 10>
Please! someone put this tip in the FAQ's! by the end of their first week
all self respecting n00bs should have a total of at least 10 complete new
threads (containing at least 4 consisting of all capitals with multiple
exclamation marks, and at least three threads with similar subject lines)
and post a minimum of 4 posts introducing themselves in no less than 3
different forums (but not the "general chatter" forum). in addition to this,
approximately 50% of all posts must be one liners similar to "I don't get it"
or "how do I pick xyz lock" or "PLEASE! I AM A N00B PLEASE HELP!!!".
and don't forget to use multiple animated smilies to annoy all the other
people on the forum.

and finally always remember: the larger your post to time_on_forum
ratio, the better you become at picking. in other words - you won't
improve at lock picking unless you bombard this forum with posts!

</Rant>

*WhiteHat goes temporarily insane with annoyance*

all these youn-uns who were still in diapers when the web was invented
will be the death of us I tell you!!! (no offence luke)

*WhatHat permanently nails the following gif to all noobs heads for all time and promises never to rant on the subject again*

i think its partly this...and partly because they like to fell cared about, and feel loved

*sighs of passion*

[Eric the Pick]

Am new to this site.

Looks like I'll enjoy reading all your posts re: lockpicking etc.

And hope to participate, I've always enjoyed non destructive openings of most locks: domestic and safe. So your debates on techniques interest me.

I'll be back...

Eric the Pick

[tuningmaster]

Hi, Folks. I`m just saying hello from switzerland. I am 19 years old and I started picking since 3 weeks. Waferlocks are easy to picking, for the moment. At the moment I try to pick Abus Padlocks, but . I hope it will get better in the future.
Sorry for the bad english

[tuningmaster]

Hi, Folks. I`m just saying hello from switzerland. I am 19 years old and I started picking since 2 years. At the moment I try to pick a Abus Padlock, but . I hope it will get better in the future.
Sorry for the bad english

[mbell]

LOL: Two years of three weeks?