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

[Dodgy_Dodgerson]

Hi everyone,

Been lurking here for over a year, and finally decide it was time to start talking. So, i have read alot, i have tried alot and i have failed alot. I am an undergrad in oregon, most likely to move on into medical school! (if i am lucky). Discovered picking lock. Love it. not much else......

Oh and thanks for being here, i dont know what i would have done with my time otherwise.

[Rikeshar]

Hey guys! Rikeshar here. I've been browsing these forums for a while now, and decided to register.

I learned how to lock pick once in my more 'rebellious' days, to see if I could do it. Recently I got interested in it again and have been playing around with a few locks.

It's a fun hobby, one of the highest forms of puzzle. I look forward to posting more posts!

[Varjeal]

Welcome to all of you. Have a good read through the FAQ's to get you started, then join us.

[Technician]

Hi all!

Just registered a few minutes ago...

I've been interested in lockpicking for a while, but never got around to actually learning to do it. Well, I went out and ordered the Navigator set to get me started, and ive got a copy of the MIT book.

I'm a very technical person and love to challenge myself by aquiring new skills, so this should be a pretty cool experience. It may actually come in useful at work too, since i frequently end up replacing locks that have been abused.

I hope the Navigator set is a good one to start with.

[Pheniox]

I hope the Navigator set is a good one to start with.

Its one of hte best sets IMO, but if your just starting out, quite pointless to have that set. You are going to bend/break your picks, so a good set of southords are more that good enough. Heck, I have Petersons, HPC, and southord, and I use my southord just as much as the rest.

But welcome to the hobby, hopefully you can unlock your skill quite fast.

[Chucklz]

Because you have bought such a set, when starting out, I would recommend that you either make a hook out of some hacksaw blades, or street sweeper bristle, or carefully heed this advice: BE GENTLE. You will be supprised how little force is required , in both pick and tension tool.

[Technician]

I hope the Navigator set is a good one to start with.

Its one of hte best sets IMO, but if your just starting out, quite pointless to have that set. You are going to bend/break your picks, so a good set of southords are more that good enough. Heck, I have Petersons, HPC, and southord, and I use my southord just as much as the rest.

But welcome to the hobby, hopefully you can unlock your skill quite fast.

Thanks. I don't mind going a bit "overkill" with tools. I have quite a collection of high quality tools, and I think the Navigators will make a nice addition. They weren't all that expensive either. A nice set of screwdrivers costs just as much! I'll try to be gentle on them though.

Plus if I do end up getting good, i'll already have a nice set to compliment my skills!

[Technician]

Because you have bought such a set, when starting out, I would recommend that you either make a hook out of some hacksaw blades, or street sweeper bristle, or carefully heed this advice: BE GENTLE. You will be supprised how little force is required , in both pick and tension tool.

Point taken, i will be careful. I'm actually quite intrigued by making my own picks too. Perhaps i'll give that a shot. It sounds interesting.

I actually ordered the Navigator set before I even found this forum. Oops. I just picked a set that looked "complete" and came with a case. Honestly, making my own set never even occurred to me before I came here. Oh well, live and learn.

[Chucklz]

Actually having the set will help you when you make your own tools, at least with getting the sizes reasonable. Definately do a search for "Bogota Rake" This is one pick that I wouldn't be caught dead without. Btw, it was designed by one of our members, Raimundo.

[Pheniox]

Where did you order them from?

[Technician]

Where did you order them from?

http://www.lockpicks.com

They were on sale for $39.95

[james hacker]

hello all..

great site keep up the good work

[danofsteel]

Hi,

I'm a computer professional in my 40's and have an insatiable thirst for knowledge. I've been interested in lock picking (and many other things) for many years, but haven't tried it yet. I recently found out a coworker can pick locks, and when I asked him why he developed that skill, he said, "It's just something I think everybody should know how to do." I agree, so here I am.

I've been reading here and other places for the last few weeks, and will start making picks any day now.

[spellbound]

Hi ,
i've been lurking for quite a while and thought i really should introduce myself.I am an auto-locksmith but have a great interest in any sort of lock-out situation.For me it's not always about beating the lock (although it's great when i do)but just working out a way of getting into the house/car.
Hope to talk with you all soon.

[Speedy2k42]

Hey guys, just joined a little while ago. I'm a moderator on a bunch of cell phone forums, so I know how it is to have annoying newbies asking crazy q's all the time. I know absolutely nothing about lockpicking, but have been reading around here and you guys know your stuff. If you dont mind me asking here, can any expert tell me the real way to pick a master combination lock a.k.a. the school locker lock, by just fooling around with the dial and clasp? Have been searching here, but it almost seems that it's too childish for this site . Anyway, thanks in advance for any help.