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by **UWSDWF** » 8 Oct 2006 15:20

Take a look at the new users section, first and don't be afraid to ask any questions just remember to try a search before posting.

cheers

by **mikey1972** » 8 Oct 2006 16:53

have been reading this site for a while now. it seems really friendly. hopefully i can make it as a locksmith. As i am looking for a career change soon.
Hello to everyone

by **Matt Iskra** » 8 Oct 2006 20:59

Hi everyone,

I just went to a local lockpicking group and was pointed to this site. Looks cool. I have been playing with locks off and on (mostly very off) for about 10 years. Still don't know much, though.

by **Shrub** » 8 Oct 2006 21:40

Welcome to the site everyone, have a click below to start learning,

by **DarkMage2.0** » 9 Oct 2006 15:08

Pretty neat site, I look forward to learning and sharing.

by **lager** » 9 Oct 2006 15:20

Noob here.

Great site information overload hehe. I managed to pick a master lock 3 but I can't do it every time. I was wondering if it's because of the lose mechanical design? This is very addicting hobby hehe.

by **Scaevolus** » 9 Oct 2006 20:37

salve!
wanted to congratulate you on a site well done. learned the basics of lock picking on -howstuffworks-, went into my room with a bobby pin and tiny allen wrench and was able to pick my filing cabinet lock in short order. still working on door handles but that's what this forum is for, eh? looking forward to learning more. thanks.

by **holdthetape** » 9 Oct 2006 23:10

Hello, all--

My name is Dave, I'm an artist living in Southern Illinois. I've always been somewhat interested in "picking" locks, being that I'm one of those poor souls who seems to be perpetually locked out of his house for one dumb reason or another.

I actually was viewing this site the other day, and downloaded the REALLY NICE .zip file of homemade tools. For a while, I used to do grunt work towing cars at nights in a college town, and I watched my boss open lots of cars in numerous ways-- I've found it interesting ever since. Even though I don't really have the tools to follow through with constructing this equipment, I figured it wouldn't hurt to at least keep the plans around for when I do.

Anyways... today was the first day of my town's "clean-up" day, an event that happens a couple times a year. As always, I drove around to see what goodies I could score from the curb. This year, I got a Sentry A3750 fire/home safe. It has an electronic keypad, a keylock vaguely similar to ones on a soda machine, and appears to be in good condition outside of a cracked battery housing. Since the safe is already open, and I know that I can easily replace the battery housing, I wanted to know if it is possible to re-program the electronic password. Obviously, I'm assuming that these sorts of codes are erased if the batteries are removed... But to reiterate what I imagine what would ordinarily be the sticky part of this: THE DOOR IS ALREADY OPEN.

I have already searched for the A3750 online. All I got was a thread on this forum saying that such things aren't discussed. I am hoping that this was only due to the fact that the previous gentleman did not already have the door open, and was asking about picking the lock.

If all else fails, I'll probably just go back to the house sometime during the daytime and ask them if they have the original key. Barring this miracle of generousity, what would you all suggest?

--Dave

by **lifesaver** » 10 Oct 2006 6:25

Hi! My name is Jack, I'm 23 years old and very new to this kind of stuff here!
I hope I can learn a lot!

by **thicompan** » 10 Oct 2006 8:22

Hi! I`m from Brasil...

by **shuu_rai** » 10 Oct 2006 16:39

I'm Shuu (not really my name) And i like learning things that can be helpful or are just different.

by **Schuyler** » 10 Oct 2006 16:51

thicompan wrote:Hi! I`m from Brasil...

If I'm not mistaken, Wrenchman is also from Brasil. And I make my picks from Brasillian hacksaw blades

Welcome to the forums!

by **Schuyler** » 10 Oct 2006 16:51

shuu_rai wrote:I'm Shuu (not really my name) And i like learning things that can be helpful or are just different.

You've picked the right hobby. Lockpicking can be both helpful and very very different. I've been amazed at how much there is to locks (especially once you get beyond the basic pin tumbler) I think you'll enjoy your time here.

by **gazaroth** » 11 Oct 2006 11:03

hey guys im a complete newbie... to both the site and lock picking... but ive bought my picks.. and raring to go

... i love the site too

Gaz
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we dont make art, we make photos better

by **cab** » 12 Oct 2006 1:40

-- New to the Site, but not to Message Boards --

Hello Group:

I am new to this site and live in SoCal.

I recently received a little training and hope to continue with it, focusing on picking and re-keying. I have an immediate need for both of the above - and look forward to learning from this site.

See ya on the boards...

cab

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