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Postby Mememe » 20 Aug 2006 14:28

Belated welcome to the forum Krypos. Your first point of call after this should be to the tutorials :)

http://www.lockpicking101.com/viewtopic.php?t=10715
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Postby UWSDWF » 20 Aug 2006 15:55

Mememe wrote:Belated welcome to the forum Krypos. Your first point of call after this should be to the tutorials :)

http://www.lockpicking101.com/viewtopic.php?t=10715


I think you might want to look at his post count he may be a smart mass
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Postby illusion » 20 Aug 2006 15:59

UWSDWF wrote: I think you might want to look at his post count he may be a smart mass


I seriously doubt that. :P

Some people post mostly crap, ahem, and their post count is not an actual indication of knowledge. :wink:
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Postby UWSDWF » 20 Aug 2006 16:11

illusion wrote:
UWSDWF wrote: I think you might want to look at his post count he may be a smart mass


I seriously doubt that. :P

Some people post mostly crap, ahem, and their post count is not an actual indication of knowledge. :wink:


not enough energy to reply....... tooo much... quoting.... required.....

man work is boring today
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Postby doodoomon » 20 Aug 2006 16:25

hello....i guess i can say im relatively new here. but i have one question to start with...WHERE DO I START???? do not know where i obtain a good quality set. need help please....
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Postby UWSDWF » 20 Aug 2006 16:29

START [url="HERE"]http://www.lockpicking101.com/viewtopic.php?t=10715[/url]
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Postby bumr055 » 20 Aug 2006 17:06

Hello world! :D I have yet to pick a lock, but once I get my kit ill get started! Since I was realy young I have always loved locks and probly keys more. I had LOADS of keys :D more then all the other kids :D . untill recently I knew nothing about lock picking and was kind of skeptic of the movies. I guess thats it. 8)
Don't Pee On Your Knee If You Forget Your Key!
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Postby ericm115 » 20 Aug 2006 18:22

hey bumr

I would recommend buying a $10 Kwikset deadbolt from WalMart and going through db's tutorial (http://www.lockpicking101.com/viewtopic.php?t=10677). It really is a great way to start.

Read the forums and use the search whenever you have a question. If you don't find a suitable answer, post your question. Take special note of all the "Stickies".

Pick in your spare time (watching TV, etc), and you will improve quickly.


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Postby Cynic » 20 Aug 2006 21:36

hello,
I've never picked a lock, but I would like to teach myself the art, which is why I'm here. I've already read a few articles, and have found the content to be quite interesting, and I hope that with the assistance of all these great lockpickers, I may be able to pick a few of my own.
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Postby Krypos » 20 Aug 2006 21:43

illusion wrote:
UWSDWF wrote: I think you might want to look at his post count he may be a smart mass


I seriously doubt that. :P

Some people post mostly crap, ahem, and their post count is not an actual indication of knowledge. :wink:


aye, id say more than half of my posts are complete and utter crap. no joke, i wasnt granted advanced access recently, but its no skin off my back, whats funny is that in the return PM, it said my application may have been denied for one of the following reasons:

1) Your post history shows evidence of disrespectful or questionable behavior.
2) Your post history does not give indication that you would benefit from inclusion in the Advanced forums.
3) You have not demonstrated an active participation in conversations about lockpicking (ie: most/all of your posts are in General Chatter or off topic).

and i laugh, because that pretty much sums up like 75% of my posts!
and im sure i just broke a rule or two by putting that there, but hey, whatever, its just my own denial, so chill.
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Hey there!

Postby wtmorrison » 21 Aug 2006 0:09

Hey everybody,
Not sure what to say here, but had to say Hi anyway. I got my first lockpick set about a week ago, and haven't quit reading about it since. I've got a few picked by now, although there's alot that still that elude me. Well, this forum looks like it's full of info so hopefully I'll get better in a few years. I'll update you on how many I couldn't get soon.
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Postby Ski Me » 21 Aug 2006 1:38

Just joined not a picker yet but I'm willing to learn.
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Postby hurri » 21 Aug 2006 10:25

Ski Me wrote:Just joined not a picker yet but I'm willing to learn.


Where's a will,there's a way...If you need some material contact me.. :wink:
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Bell Bike lock

Postby bird » 22 Aug 2006 10:45

:oops:

I just bought a Bell bike lock and lost the keys the next day.
Any advice on how a "newb" can open the lock??
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Postby CanadianGuy » 22 Aug 2006 12:14

Hey I'm new to this site and am another newbie looking for a good place to start and an easy way to get cheap (but decent) lockpicks and some hints on practicing or training my skills.
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