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THE starting place for new members. FAQ's, instructions on how to pick a lock, valuable information like product reviews, links to lock picking related sites, forum rules, lockpicking tool vendors, and more. START HERE.

Newbie

Postby ghem321 » 19 Sep 2005 11:44

hey everyone im new, never picked locks before but i just ordered a starter kit and beginners guide
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Postby oshy » 19 Sep 2005 15:23

Hi, I'm pretty much the same as the last guy, I'm new to lock picking but I just got a 9 peice set and im ready to go.
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Location: England

Hi All

Postby kwc » 20 Sep 2005 1:04

Been reading this forum most days for a while and now its time to post.
I have been successful in picking locks that I have bought and also some locks I have been given.
I have just bought the southord tubular pick and WOW.
How easy is that to open these "high security locks".
Anyway thats me for now.
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Postby gnatz » 20 Sep 2005 13:18

I'm new to the forums. I'm not in the locksmith profession, nor do need to learn about picking locks. However, I am fascinated with the art. I just found this forum because I lost the keys to my shed and was researching ways to get the lock off. Perhaps, I will want to pick it up as a "hobby". :D
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Location: Maryland

New

Postby cruse » 20 Sep 2005 21:37

Hi all, I am new to this site. I have been picking locks for about 3 years now and this looked like the forum to join to contribute information and hopefully get sound advice on locks. Thanks in advance to everyone helpful out there and I hope I can be of some help to others too!
cruse
 
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Hello everybody!

Postby peter_k78 » 21 Sep 2005 2:35

My name is Peter and i'm from Sweden. I just found out about this site and I really like it. I've been picking locks for about 3years and i think i'm just stuck to this hobby for about the rest of my life...

My equipment is the Southord MPXS-20 kit (I really like it) plus a number of home made picks.

I'v been focusing on pin tumbler locks and now I'm trying an ASSA SCD-lock this is a tough one! the pins has to be rotated as well as raised. If you have any tips please feel free to help me.

Thank you for this fantastic site!

/Peter
Picks are the perfect key - they fit in every lock!
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Postby I Psychotic Hitman I » 21 Sep 2005 19:15

im new......
Soap picks are the greatest things to use when breaking out of jail!!!!!
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Postby SFGOON » 21 Sep 2005 20:51

Welcome all
"Reverse the obvious and the truth will present itself." - Carl Jung
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Postby mastafob109 » 21 Sep 2005 21:46

Whats up

just joined the forums, it seemed useful
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Postby Minion » 22 Sep 2005 0:25

Welcome to the digital treasure chest of lock picking and smithing information!
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Postby Varjeal » 22 Sep 2005 12:04

Greetings and welcome to all...careful, it's addicting. ;) 8)
*insert witty comment here*
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Day one.

Postby Taedrin » 22 Sep 2005 17:52

It's day one as a registered user for me, though I've been 'lurking' for a while, learning what I can to further this wonderfuly addicting habbit I started with a cheap qwik-pick pen style lockpick six years ago (21 now). I am actually hoping to make a start as a locksmith around here, though I still have a bit o' learning time ahead before I will feel capable enough to take that step. In the meantime, I'll enjoy (hopefuly) frequent visits...and if anyone has any advice for me with regards to starting a fruitful and enjoyable career, please let me know!

-Taedrin
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Hey everyone, new here sayin hi

Postby onetimer » 23 Sep 2005 6:24

how goes it everyone, from western canada... stopping by to say hi and good to be here =)

hope to learn a lot from you guys, and eventually give back some info = )
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Postby Chrispy » 23 Sep 2005 6:45

Varjeal wrote:Greetings and welcome to all...careful, it's addicting. ;) 8)

*Psssst.... addictive* :wink:
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Some things may be pick proof, but everything can be bypassed....
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Hi everyone.

Postby ginger » 23 Sep 2005 7:51

Hi everybody, im new to this site,and to lockpicking,i need to do a course can anyone help in the northwest, thanks ginger. :lol:
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