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

[Sly_cooper]

Hi, just figured i'd start here XD
I'm waiting for my first set of picks to show up in the mail.
I know most of you frown upon using them but i started picking using paperclips
...well just wanted to say hey =]

[Enrico69]

great site i meant

[cupcakes22]

looks like an awesome site. i've been reading alot of suspence books and they're always mentioning picking locks. so i was wondering how to do it. lol.

[sisma]

hi im sisma ..I am glad to be here with you
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[freakparade3]

Welcome all new members!! Here are a few links to get you started.

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Please take the time to read through them. Feel free to PM me with any questions.

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[Spazmatik]

Been surfing around on the forums for a while now, decided to sign up and see what happens.

[nickarnie]

Hi all, My name is Nick and I'm new to the lock picking scene and also new on here. I have allways had an interest in locks and lockpicking but only just really decided to go for it as a hobby and see where it leads me. I have purchased a couple of cylinder locks and a mortice lock and have been practicing picking these locks. being in engineering I am fortunate enough to be able to mill the cylinders locks down so I can see the pins, also I ahve stripped these locks down and removed some pins(mostly the spool pins). I have had a look around the site and must say it looks awsome lots of informative stuff, its gonna take a while to get round it!!! just waiting for my first set of picks to arrive as I have been using a set I made up myself but want to see the difference. Cheers Chaps
Nick

[Fallacy911]

Hey hey, loooong time reader. Coming back for the long haul. I live in maryland, go to UMD... Nice to be a part of what yall got here.

[Xzore7]

hey guys, I'm new to lockpicking 101.
A couple weeks ago my interest was sparked in lockpicking as a hobby and I ordered my first complete set from lockpickshop as directed here(thank you!), and read several lockpicking guides including the MIT one.

I don't know if this is the place to ask this question, if not, please redirect me.

Now I'm all set to begin practicing lockpicking but I need a lock. The guide said to buy a 5 cylinder either shlage or kwikset re-pinnable lock.

I've checked at my local hardware store and department stores and can't find just a cylinder. So, question: Is a deadbolt lock for a door(doorknob and all) able to be dismantled to get the key cylinder out? Or any other suggestions as to where/how to get just a cylinder? AND, every single deadbolt doorknob/lock said "contains anti picking devices for maximum security!" or something. is this bad? should I just order a practice lock of ebay/lockpickship?

sorry if this is the wrong place! any help appreciated, thank you!

[neenaw]

I'm a new member from the UK.
Currently working as an EMT for the Ambulance Service over here and I've decided to give lock-picking a crack as I think it could come in extremely handy at work on some occasions!
Now I'm off to read up as much a as I can!

[nickarnie]

xzore7, hello mate, If you look on ebay mate you can sometimes find cylinder locks that have been cut away to allow you to see what the pins are doing, excellent training aid,I would offer to do one for you but i'm in the uk and it would probably cost a fortune to send one over to you

[codizzly]

hello I am a new member from Kansas City Mo i have been doing alot of research on the art of lockpicking and came across this site needless to say i am addicted.

[SalaKrestu]

Hello everybody! As you can guess I am new here, nice site! Not long time ago I started to look for infos about how to pic a lock, because I wanted to remove (and replace) a lock from a door, but the keys are missing and to remove the lock it needs to be opened a bit first. I wanted to do it by myself since I didn't want to pay a locksmith for it. Then, after tons of videos and tutorials, I really got into this stuff and decided to build my own picks. I still haven't picked that lock yet, but I feel I am on my way to success: yesterday I picked my first lock (6 pins lock on three different rows) with my homemade tools. I have a few questions about my yesterday's experience tho, that's why I am here.

[Riordian]

Hello, friends call me by the nickname Rio.
I am from Greece and...
I studied electronics and automation for 4 and 2 years respectively.
My interest in lockpicking started about 2-3 months ago. I felt a unique sensasion when i opened my first lock which was a warded one (and frankly it was the only one available and safe, as I didn't want to do any "mistake" on any of my door locks).

I created a few lockpicks out of hexal blades with a dremel tool (i had it before I was interested in lockpicking due to my work :P) and a rasp set that i had bought at a bargain price (which still continues to serve me well).

I am sure that everyone who like this "hobby" as much as I do, still remember how they felt when they opened their first lock or any lock that was about to be picked for the very first time.

Regarding legality issues I don't have to worry because I am not intending to break any law, just practicing on my own locks and if given permission to friends' (which I think this skill comes in handy when someone you know loses/forgets his/her keys). Plus its a great feeling when you know that you can open doors or locks.
As of now I have already picked almost all locks found in my house including high security pin tumbler :D and I only picked my first lock a month ago.
This forum-site has been of great help for me and I hope that I will contribute something as well.
P.S.: I am sorry if I made any syntax errors or something else :P

[nelly1974]

hello all.
just started 5 minutes or so ago.
hoping to start a career late in life.
i hope i learn a few things from you pros.