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

[MAGNUM101]

Hello everyone just registered on the site and wanted to say keep doing what you are doing we are a dying breed don't let machines take over a very old art. I have joined up with a great team in rockland county NY and I am so grateful for the knowledge and skill they and anyone has to offer me. I love what I do and it is an honor to work in this business. I have only been a locksmith apprentice for about six months but I am grateful to have the opportunity to help people and to make money at the same time. Well I am new at this whole forum thing so good luck and thanks for reading the post.

[photoeos5]

Hi I'm new here... well I'm also new to lockpicking I just bought a lockpick set from internet (I live in France), and allready picked a couple locks... But I know that I'm lucky because giggling around a lock pick isn't how it's done... but for the moment it works. I hope to learn more from this site that is pretty well documented. Thx a lot for all the info and I hope to ad some one day ;).

[John Walker]

Howdy all,

New here, joined today.

Once I get permission, I'll be asking a few questions ;)

[lunchb0x]

[quote="John Walker"]Howdy all,

New here, joined today.

Once I get permission, I'll be asking a few questions ;)[/quote]

Your allowed to ask questions, just first use the search button because there is a chance that your question has already been answered, if not ask away, also welcome to LP101

[fendik]

hi room
my name is fendik, l indonesian locksmith . . .
nice to join with this forum and thank's for the attention :-)

l have 4 years experiences on this job . . .
in my country, mostly still use manual lock .
like door, forelock, etc.

But Motorcycle mostly japan product... like honda,suzuki, yamaha, kawasaki.
l usually not open the case of that motorcycle to make key.
l just see what the combination of the key . . . and make the key.

but the difficult thing is how to make key which covering by magnetic key . .
usually l open the case..

sorry my English is not well :p

[Galen]

Well, folk, blame Lockpickshop for making me stumble here.
Great site with a lot of knowledge crammed into one forum.

As for me:
-Eagle Scout
-Roommates and friends keep locking themselves out of things
-I worked at a hardware store over the summer, and among my numerous duties, cut keys semi-manually
-Am a mechanical engineering undergrad Senior and general omni-hobbied polymath

Add it all together and I've got a new hobby with a wonderful application and terrific motor-skill hack value.

'Catch you around the forums, all.

-Galen

[Abominator]

Hello, everyone. My name's Stephen. I joined simply because I equate picking locks to solving puzzles and would like to learn as much as possible.

Nice to meet you all!

[Itzal]

Hi, I'm Sam

I live in Hamilton, New Zealand.

I've been interested in how things work (clocks, locks, etc) for quite a while, but never had the resourses to persue my interests. Reading a tech blog a few days ago, I came a cross a link to Barry Wels' blog. This rekindled the interest in lockpicking I had a few years ago, and I've spent the last week reading that, lp101, NDE mag and a few others, each increasing my interest further.

Just got my first lock open 2 days ago, though I haven't been able to open it again since (paperclips on a cheap lock I had lying around).

I'm a little worried about how different the locks here are from those in America (and thus every discussion about them) but I'm sure I'll manage.

[pickmachinist]

Washington state, USA.

Hello everyone.

I have been playing with locks for about 20 years.
I was pretty much self-taught until I became interested enough to actually take classes in locksmithing. I have a lathe, mill, and all the other tools to make all of my own lock related tools. I have made hundreds of picks including tubular picks that work very well and look as good or better than what you can buy commercially. I never went into business as a profession, but rather a part-time hobby. I look forward to sharing info and pictures with all of you. This appears to be a great forum to mingle with!

[kirbvalk]

Hey guy I'm new :)

Hopefully I'll learn a thing or two eh? :P

[Tungsten]

Short Bio:
Name: Joe - Amateur Radio Operator WB3JWS - General Class License
Age: Over 40 - Less than 50
City: Lancaster PA
Food: Heck Yeah! Current Cravings:
ICE: Yes, needed in cold drinks!
Smoke: Occasional Cigar/Blunt once or twice a month
What I own: 46" Sony Hi Def HDTV & FTA Satellite System - Thus no monthly fees!
Why I joined this site: Need to enter another career field, technology looks good but have friends in the locksmith business and my dad wants to start into it as well because he was forced into early retirement
Who I am voting for in 2008 Presidential Debate: Barack all the way baby!
Person I wanted to be President but didn't run: Colin Powell - A Real American
Why am I still up so late in the morning (0322 hours and counting): Who knows? Couldn't sleep!
Best Locksmithing tool in my opinion: Hmmm....... A high explosive round placed into Tannerite will open up just about any type of locking mechanism.
Hobbies: Computer/Technology/Amateur Radio/Communications/Blowing up dead appliances such as blenders, old tv's, etc. (Don't worry I'm not gun happy, just sometimes have the need to release built up frustrations) and watching things go "boom" is a great stress reliever
What I'm here looking for: Education in locksmithing trade, couldn't actually find a school to learn at locally. Everything is basically over the Internet.
If you want to know more just ask and I'll tell you!!!!

This is probably one of the most unique introductions you have received on here...... No rhyme or rhythm to it.... Just what is on my mind right now......

[vryez2xlr8]

I'm actually NOT a "new" member. I've been a member to this site since April 23, 2005. I made an introduction then, but never posted again.

I wanted to know all I could about locks because of a movie I saw and it showed the inner workings of a lock. I am the type of person who likes to take things apart to find out how they work and put them back together again. Needless to say I was fascinated. I researched all I could on google, and came across this website in the process.

I never intended on lock picking to become a hobby of mine. I simply joined to get useful information so I could better understand the inner workings of locks and other locking devices. That is why I haven't been active at all. Anytime a question was brought up, instead of posting a thread, I searched them, and usually found the answer to my question in there. It usually always seemed that any "regular' noob question I had was asked by another noob somewhere on here and that seem to suffice.

After I had a basic understanding of locks and lock picking (very basic) I decided to roll up my sleeves and get busy. I took apart probably 50 different types of locks, removed pins, added pins, broke the lock...the usually noob activities. I tried and failed at making my own picks out of bicycle spokes and screwdrivers, paperclips bobby pins, anything really. I finally decided to buy my own kit. I bought a Southord MPXS-32 kit from lockshop and was on my way. I picked (or attempted to) any lock I could get my hands on. Some I was able to, most I wasn't. I finally decided that I was happy with what I learned and went on my way.

The past 3 1/2 years I've found myself picking a lock here, or being bored there and just giving it a whirl. I've had friends locked out of their house, and they give me a ring. I never really thought about making a career out of it.

I am currently a volunteer firefighter with the County I live in, and I am trying to go full-time with City of Columbia. Most firefighters have secondary jobs to take up their time they have 24/48 shifts. I thought about what I could do for a second job and finally settled on locksmith. I am no expert by any means. I have a reasonable understanding on locks, and very basic practical experiences. I am trying to learn all I can while I can. I am thinking about going to a local technical school and taking some locksmith classes. Anywho, I am Brett and I am going to try to be an active member to this site.

[beaver_3223]

Hey to all. Was looking through some things on here and found this site very informative. I'm new to Lock Picking and looking to learn some things. Look forward to talking with a few of you. Thanks

[antilaggedboy]

Hi from Jakarta, Indonesia.

Joined this forum because I've seen this video of a guy who could pick tens of locks with just few tools. I hope i could learn many things here, since also I'm kind of guy who keep losing his keys.

Thanks.

[grahamxii]

Hey everyone.
Ive been lurking these forums for the last couple weeks and found it very informing so i decided to sign up.
I just started picking as a hobby so well see how far it goes.