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[mrbeartrap]

Hi Everyone

Great site hope this will fill the gaps in my life long persuit.

[patrick_lpk]

Hi,

I worked in law enforcement and security fields for years and I'm trying to keep update on all exploits and threats in the computer and electronics access & control systems.

I discovered lockpicking almost twenty years ago with some paladin press books and of course the MIT book. I never invested enough time to become a decent lockpicker, but I had my fair share of success with simple locks with my home made picks. However I went to other more technical (but less skilled) stuff and let the lockpicking on the back of my mind.

I recently came across some internet links that waked up my old flame and here I am starting again playing with locks.

I'm living in Ft Lauderdale, FL and I would be happy to meet with some local passionate people to learn more.

[uklockpicka]

hi my name is uklockpicka ( uklp ) lol, im a student in the uk studying to be an architect. i have a big passion for lockpicking and have been doing it for 1 year this month, i have a website on youtube so feel free to check my videos out and leave comments good or critisizems i dont mind and rate it if you like it : )

i also train in thia boxing and mma


so hello every1

[Stryypgya]

New member! My name is Topher Henness, I live in Albany OR. Just bought my first set of picks, they're showing up Tuesday.

I'm also looking to start a Locksport chapter, if there's anyone in the Willamette Valley who would be interested.

I'm more of a lurker on boards, so don't expect me to be too talkative... Sorry.

Anyway, nice to meet you all!

[Rorschach]

Been picking on and off for several years now, mostly off so I'm fairly bad. I live in Incheon, ROK if anyone else is in the area.

[PGHAutoLocks]

Hi Everyone!! First of all, this is a great site! Lots of good info! I am not an official locksmith (at least not yet!) but I own and operate an automotivr emergency roadside asssistance company in Pittsburgh, PA. As a result, I do auto lockouts on a routine basis. I've been in the industry for about 5 years, so far. In addition to performing standard lockout using air jacks and long reach bars, I've been learning/practicing lockpicking as well. I am interested into expanding into keycutting and perhaps into a full mobile locksmith service. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I don't know how much I will be able to contribute, but I am willing to contribute whatever I can!

Larry McNeilis
McNeilis Roadside, LLC
Pittsburgh, PA USA

[kapu]

Hello. I have been interested in picking since I was a wee youngling. But what with no internet, all I had to go on was James Bond and A-Team.
Fast Forward...
Now with internets, I have someplace to read and learn about picking.
I am a machinist/toolmaker. So, I make some really nice picks for fun. Titanium, high nickel alloy, you name it I have tried to make a pick set from it (if it has the right properties). Functionally this is a Huge waste of time. But, aesthetically it's the bee's knees. My picks and torsion wrenches just feel nice and balanced, with just the right heft in the handle. Way better than what I have bought from Southord. And they look real nice too. More professional looking.
But I'm not all that great at using them. I can pick all the Walmart stock stuff with ease, but am just beginning at high security stuff. So here I am, nice to meet you all. I look forward to reading through all this material.

[Keyser Soze]

Hello everyone,

I am very new to this and have been researching for a few weeks, stumbled upon this site a few days ago and have been reading through lots of threads.

This is very interesting indeed, and I hope you guys will be able to help me out in my new hobby.

I'm sure I will have lots of questions that need answering.
:)

[tehfrr]

Hello

Just found the site last night via google. Im an engineer right now, and I love taking things apart and seeing whats going on. Ive always had a fascination with locks and how they work; however, this has pretty much been a 'back burner' thing for me. Its my birthday in a few days, so I figured I would buy myself something hobby related that would keep me entertained for a long time to come. Ordered a MPXS-14 pick set from lockpickshop.com along with a couple practice cylinders and books.

Im very excited and looking forward to learning more about the technology behind locks and participating on the forums.

[michaelspaz]

I'm sure no one generally looks through all these but possibly a search for like minded people will link them to this post.

I'm in the Chicago area and have recently picked up the hobby. I'm a low budget enthusiast right now but I have an interest in picking up techniques and tips from people on this site, (just became a new member obviously). If there is any interest I would be up for setting up a group that meets in the area to exchange picking tips and bring in locks of their own to practice with. I've posted on a couple other related boards on this site so if other people are interested PM me.

[Molting_Cicada]

Hello All,

I'm a newbie to lock picking but I hope I can learn from all of you and hopefully contribute as well.

mc

[ParkerB]

Hello all, names Parker (obvious due to my username :-) ) and I made some tools a while back and went to town on some small locks that were, as I remember correctly, 4 tumbler, very easy to pic, but one heck of a ego booster in the very beginning. I made my own tools, but most have broken, I only have tension wrenches left! Time to get back too it, and what a good place to start!

[unlisted]

Don't know if I ever did end up saying hello on here.. so...

Hello.

If I did already say hello on here.. well than.. Hello again...

[james5345]

Hello everyone.

To me Locks, make me feel like a twelve year old boy. Looking around for treasure and hidden gold, trying to unlock a door or old safe with a coat hanger, I absolutely love it. I have just got back into it, due to me wanting to teach my 2 year old boy a pratical trade... Starting him young ha ha, you should see him rock climbing... but thats a different story.

Anyway enough waffle, hi and i'm sure i'll be soaking up all your knowledge!

[newbie_lock]

Hi! I am a newbie to all of this. I picked my 1st lock with a shim, and now I want to learn more. I am hoping to learn from the experts on here on how to expand my practice.

Thank you! I am looking forward to "talking" to y'all. :)