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[IC-Johnny]

Hello Everyone,

I am new to the forums here, and I would like to extend my sincerest thanks to the OPS and Mods here. You all have put together a fantastic catalog of information.

I stumbled across this site by searching Google for information on removing the cores from a "BEST" type SFIC core. I found, by searching, the information I was looking for. In addition, I found on this site a picture (with dimensions) of a specially fashioned tension wrench which looks like it may do the trick.

I have been fascinated by these SFIC cores since my original contact with them. I have assembled quite a collection of "BEST" type hardware for my home and business. I am really quite pleased with their functionality. Recently, I bought a box of padlocks off of Ebay, and of course they have the cores in them. It was easy for me to pick the operating cylinder, but I have been having a heck of a time with being able to remove the cores from the padlocks. I'd rather not drill the cores out, so it's my goal to pick the lock to the control shear so that I can use the locks over again.

My wife operates a small pet specialty store, and with that, we find that we have a fairly frequent turn over of employees. Since I bought these SFIC cores, I have saved my self many late night trips to the Home Depot to change the locks in the store. Now, my wife and I have a special MASTER key and I have prepared in advance about six different passage type keys and cores. With my control key in hand, it now takes me five seconds to change the cores, and my store is again secure from any disgruntled employees.

Now with the help of this site, it's members and it's resources, I hope to be able to re-combinate my cores on my own. My local locksmith doesn't want to be bothered with the work, and he prefers to not work on them. I have to send them away to have them re-done.

Any recommendations from the group regarding the preferences of different types of IC assembly jigs would be greatly appreciated. So far it looks like I'm going to buy a LAB ANNEX, and a IC pin kit.

Thanks again for the site, it's GREAT!

In the mean time, you can find me between the bench grinder, and the vice... I'll be making my own tension wrench out of hack saw blades!

[george66]

Totally new to this hobby and these forums, stumbled across a lockpicking video purely by accident and was totally interested, So started searching the net and came across this site. Hope my interest remains. Now off to start reading, reading and more reading.

[digital_blue]

Welcome to the forum new members. For a grand tour of the place, click my sig image.

db

[long shot]

just joined today and made my first pic and am goin to go try it. gr8 site

[Sprung]

Hello everyone.

My name's Greg and I discovered the thrill of picking my 1st lock about 10 years ago, been toying with it on and off over the years and recently rediscovered some serious interest in the topic. I've had a handful of commercial picks over the years but I am using 100% homemade right now.

I've been on the site every now and then over the past year or two and thought I'd finally get a username and say hello. I look forward to contributing to the discussion.

[Ian01]

I just registered, I came here 2 years ago and I see there is a nice new skin.

[UWSDWF]

Welcome everybody,
For all thoes new to the site and lockpicking, LP101 is a great place to start.
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.

If you're looking for locks to pick, buy some but, DO NOT PICK LOCKS YOU RELY ON
I repeat DO NOT PICK LOCKS YOU RELY ON, they can and will break, then your house/car/safe/chasity belt is vulnerable or unable to be opened (think: emergency situation).

Cheers,
UWSDWF

[coplock]

Hi all, I am new to this site. I'll try and be as active as some of you. At this time, I am just looking and reading some of the threads. I look foward to friendly chats with all of you.

I am a certify locksmith. I love locks and respect the fabricators of such beautiful devices, it is both a hobby and a profession for me.

I am new and any advise you can give me will be welcomed.
Thanks,
coplock

[UWSDWF]

Hi all, I am new to this site. I'll try and be as active as some of you. At this time, I am just looking and reading some of the threads. I look foward to friendly chats with all of you.

I am a certify locksmith. I love locks and respect the fabricators of such beautiful devices, it is both a hobby and a profession for me.

I am new and any advise you can give me will be welcomed.
Thanks,
coplock

great to see new and enthuised people fill out you local info give a better idea where you are

Cheers

[Stray]

I figured i've been coming to this forum for a long time and well, I started feeling like a leech. I have learned most of what i know about lockpicking from the people here and finally decided I should have the decency to atleast make an introduction post (i don't post mostly because I don't feel i've had enough experience with locks to add any useful information, so i sit back ,read and learn from you all.)


So onto a small intro... I've been interested in lockpicking for quite a few years, although i havn't had any experience with "security" locks, I have played with most of the standard dead bolts, padlocks, gun trigger locks and anything else i could get my hands on. (still a newbie)

as for picks i started into the hobby with a safety pin and a flattened nail. then found LP101, and started making my own picks (BTW thanks for all the info and vids). I've never owned bought picks because to be honnest... i'm cheap...) as for difficulty wise in picks, a partially sucessful 7 pin tubular pick is the best i've managed to make. (partially sucessful because the only lock i tried to open with it was a 5 pin computer lock and it was probably just luck that it turned...) ... yes still a work in progress.

well I guess thats enough about me for now I'm sure I will be posting questions in the near future, and hopefully i'll be able to get good enough at something to add my input to a thread.

thanks again to everyone for all the info you've shown me.

[digital_blue]

Another satisfied customer.

Welcome to the site. You know your way around. Have fun.

db

[BAGS]

Hey, everybody.
i just signed onto this sight about 8 days ago, and its great! I'm very impressed with how this sight is run and maintained. Lockpicking isn't quite a hobby for me, but in my spare time, i do like to try to crack pad locks by hand, and one of my sisters old car door locks (long story, but in short, we got the back gate repaired, and they gave us the old lock and put in a new one instead.........).
Anyway, all the videos are very useful, and the "make your own picks" videos have really helped me the most.

I hope this site stays up and running for a long time!

[zerg49]

I have been all over the internet and joining these forums is the eaiest way to learn this art also there is more info here than on 50 sites that advertise " PICK ANY* LOCK IN MINUTES"...

* most lock do not respond to this technique...

[Romstar]

Our site banner should read: "Pick any lock in minutes. After you spend days learning to do it RIGHT!"

A big welcome to all of our new members. Enjoy the site, and please take the time to read the site rules and do your best to abide by them.

Also, in case you haven't been told already, or perhaps you may have missed it; please do not pick locks that you rely on, or that do not belong to you without the express consent of the owner.

Thank you, and enjoy.
Romstar

[madlogik]

Hi all!
So here's my intro.. or mainly my purpose for being here..

A little while ago.. maybe 2 years or so.. I met a guy at work..
we actually got our training together and he happened to be
a lot more geeky than me.. and honnestly he was the first
I met and still is to this day. He and I bought ourselves
some JPXS-6 Jackknives .. Ahhh.. good times..
We bought ourselves an amazing collection of different padlocks
and we would challenge each other once we mastered one particular model
and sometime, when he showed me some models ..
(that I've already got dirty with.. )
I wouldnt resist the temptation of cracking it open..

But .. even what I believe "knowing the lock" is .. might be dubtful..
I would consider myself a "lucky" because he read some and isint
totally dumb.. post novice but didnt get to entry doors ..(actually I broke my entry knob trying!!) hehe
so .. I came here to read and learn and .. maybe even
ask questions ..
Got the url from a great iptv show : From the Shadows
http://stashbox.fromtheshadows.tv/

I must admit that my jackknife has been biting the dust for the past year or so.. so I'm not actively picking.. but I'dd like to learn more about
tumblers designs ..

Well I'm going to stop here.. I hope someone reads it ! lol
Thanks
-Max