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

[helix]

Tom, you might want to start with filling out your profile.
As for the tubular lock info, you probably won't get a lot
of info in the public section.

You need to visit the advanced section, which there is a thread
posted just a few above this one about how to do that.

[Chrispy]

To tell you the truth, you'll be able to get some information from the public forums to help you out. Just use the search function. Although, this question reminds me of a popular newbie question....

"How do I open coke machines....?"

[skold]

coke machines are easy. enough said.
TO ANYONE TRYING TO OPEN THEM THEY HAVE ALARMS

[Peter Martin]

I recently got back into the thrill of making picks and opening locks. I haven't done this since high school--a long time ago. Lucky I haven't lost all of my touch and can still open most Kiwkset and Schlage key-in-knob locks, Master padlocks, and car doors with wafer locks. I look forward to gleaning knowledge from everyone and sharing what little I can.

My most difficult lock openings so far were an American 2000-series military issue padlock and a safe deposit (pin tumbler--not lever) box.

Pete

[OZZY]

Hi everyone!

I am new to the lockpicking art.

Back in 1998 my flatmates next door got closed out and the locksmith used a sort of gun which instantly opened their door, all for £70. I wasn't there when that happened but when I heard of this I was impressed by the ease of opening of the lock, the possibility of doing it with some sort of tool and the enormous amount of money that fellow has made for a job not lasting more than a second.
Recently I came across various .pdf docs and videos about opening locks and got more and more interested. I start wandering how nice it could be doing it professionally and opening a shop may be next year if I can find a business partner.
A couple of months ago I acquired some average picking/raking tools for the sole purpose of self-entertainment and hobby and I practice home with a spare door cylinder and padlocks but for security reasons I keep this hobby confined to my room and never tried to pick my own door even though I am so tempted to. Training is going well, btw.
Would love to open a business soon.
Yesterday I was googling for some information on current legislation on the possess of picking tools and I ended up here, it looked like an oasis to me; I immediately bookmarked this site and here I am, I will now start digging up every thread to feed my desire to learn more.

[Chrispy]

Velcome, velcome!!! Muhahhahahahahha.....

[Santos718]

Welcome!!!

∙ Read the Rules(and I mean ALL OF THEM)
∙ Use the search Function before creating a new thread, your question might have already been answered, or atleast, addressed.
∙ Happy Reading(which there is tons to do) and Happy Picking.

[sublime progie]

hey, just havent looked in this part of the forum in a while. wanted to say welcome to all for what it is worth

[booger_picker]

Hello im im just posting cuz it says i should since im new

[sublime progie]

welcome

[Varjeal]

Greetings and welcome to all. Enjoy the site.

[mrpyrex]

hey im mike from colorado springs. im 22 and have been interested in locks for a while and ive been tryin to find some sort of apprenticing spot in my town for so long. i call up local locksmiths and ask but ive gotten friendlier replies calling my ex girlfriend if ya know what i mean. is there a secret to getting your foot in the door? i imagine there is and its been posted fifty times so im off to find it. thanks

[helix]

Yes, Mike if you want an apprenticeship, you first need training.
But you can only do training if you have an apprenticeship.

These are MY findings, anyway.

There are a number of courses available that cost a fair bit of
money, but they either teach what is available on these forums, or they aren't
accredited.

Maybe I am wrong for the rest of the world, but that is how it is in Australia.

[Mortheus]

Hi people! Now you are one member richer.

two weeks ago, I was on an norwegian forum on a thread called "the google-game" It works like this: One person asks for a photo of something and the next poster must find a photo that meet these requirements, and then present a new photo-request and so on.

And one person wanted to see a home made locpick set.
I google it, and where do I end up?

You guessed right. www.lockpicking101.com!
I became so interrested by this, that I've been digging trough this forum for these two last weeks. I've already ordered a lockpick set.
The "Thirty-seven Piece Slim Line Lock Pick Set" from Southord to be exact.

And yesterday I picked my first padlock.
I'll post a pic of both the lock and the (rather primitive) tools I used.
I'd like to get your opinion on it.

Just what I needed... another time consuming hobby.

[Chrispy]

*guy with lisp*

"Hey, it's Mortheus!! I loved you in the Matrixth man!!"