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

[normanwebster19]

Hi there! I'm new here
I just joined these forums and would like to take the time to let you know a little bit about me. I am Norman, I'm 19 years on age. And I am hoping to make some wonderful friends along the way. I hope to get to know everyone here.

[Moreorless]

Hello!

My name is Jason.

I'm a teacher in the special-needs field in Pittsburgh and plan on heading back to New Orleans for what seems to be an indefinate time.

I'm only a novice with locks.

I've read the MIT book and several other smithing books I've taken from the library.

I've got myself a good set and practice very often!

I came here to find any more help that I can get.

So far - it's very interesting.

Anyone in New Orleans know anything about that scene?

[DiSleXik2501]

Greetings and salutations from sunny California!

[MTLPhil]

Hi all.

I've been lurking here for a while and finally made an account.

I'm from Montreal.

I learned how to pick from the MIT guide in my teens and have been digging it since.

I'm into physical / computer security, sleight of hand, movies, video games, martial arts.

Day job is a testing video games.

[Brian Sandman]

Greetings:

I am a Locksmith specializing in Antique Locking Devices and their Keys.
OK what does this have to do with modern Lockpicking?
Good question.
Modern locks have evolved from ancient practices and the same for the developement of Picks and By-pass systems. So through the study of antiques
some insights may be gained for modern techniques. It seems in the field of technology discoveries are cyclic events which repeat themselves with so called new insights. This forum looks like an interesting place to pick up new ideas
from several creative minds. Antiques provide opportunies to find solutions to restoration of artifacts by use of hand tools. After all powertools only let you make a mistake faster. Artistry of the handcast and formed kesy/locks requies
a gentle working to bring them back into usage either with new parts or re-working fo original pieces.
Additionaly for over 10 years my published articles havew appeared in various magazines. These are provided with my own illustrations and photo's. One never knows when a valuable insight will be found which allows for an equation to be worked out. That is why I am here to learn and grow.
Looking forward to the interaction.


Brian .....................................
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[Bad_Jason]

Hey all,

I've been lurking for a few months now and thought it was time to officially join the group.

I began my new hobby of picking locks around three months ago and I think it's safe to say now ... I'm hooked.

I hope I’m able to add to the discussions as I become more proficient at the craft.

Thanks for the wonderful resource that is LP101.

About me: I currently reside in Los Angeles and I work in television.

~JWood

[unlisted]

Greetings:

I am a Locksmith specializing in Antique Locking Devices and their Keys.

Cool, do you have a shop in Toronto? I'd be interested in coming down and taking a look, and having a chat with you. I collect old/ unique locks.

Additionaly for over 10 years my published articles havew appeared in various magazines. These are provided with my own illustrations and photo's.

Have any links? I'd be interested in reading some.

Cheers.

[Mike Toool Eindhoven]

Hi everybody! I am Mike, member of The Toool group in Eindhoven, The Netherlands!
I hope to see a few of you people on HAR, this year on August 13-16, it wil take place in Vierhouten!

(HAR= https://har2009.org/ )

See You!

[Neurofen]

Hey guys, im almost completely new to this lock picking. my interest sparked as i am into urban exploring, and to add to my exploration picking locks without damaging them is ideal. i am also facinated by the design and time and effort it takes to make a lock.
i love the idea of mystery behind locks, such as what is hidden behind a locked door inside a box etc.
also please excuse my username, its kind of my internet name which i have always stuck to. i know its a paracetamel :P

[keyguyhi]

Hi I own a small locksmith business with my husband on Oahu in Hawaii. We get mostly automotive calls, but we also do commercial and residential. We just started the business last year and we are expanding!

Kimberly T
The Key Guy
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[edit- not allowed to post your business website here- please read the rules- unlisted]

[adamtwoz]

hey all. i've been lurking on the forums and informing myself for a while now but i figure its time to get involved.
hope to get the change to pick all of your brains for advice in the near future!

[kaneman45]

New here and to the art of picking. I have been reading on the site and have discovered that some techniques do not require much brain power while others require knowledge and patience. I am looking forward to the latter but I will practice both. I think I am the type of person that is well suited for picking. I have plenty of patience and a willingness to gather as much information as I can obtain on the subject. I was considering buying some books until I found this site ( which seems to have a wealth of information), so I decided to delay any purchases. I am an extreme NOVICE at the moment, but we all have to start somewhere.

[painge]

Hello All, I'm Patrick.

It's been around 20 years since I picked a lock and even then I only played around for a few months, but my long dormant interest has been peaked recently.

I am most assuredly a novice but I've learned quite a bit just reading for the last few weeks. My picks from LPS should arrive shortly so I can try to re-acquire any dexterity I might have once had.

I hope to eventually be able to contribute something usable to the community.

Thanks in advance,

Patrick

[luckylucy]

[quote="Pheniox"]Took me 2 years and 1 day to make the thread, but I made it finnaly.

If your new, introduce yourself here. Other posts/threads will be deleted as I see them from now on.

Regardless though, let me be the first to welcome you to the forums.[/quote]
Greetings my name is Paul and i live in Ohio,U.S.A. I work at a hospital and deal with lots of locks.I have been pinning locks using a master system for a few years now.I have a IPC pick set and have tried to use it without success.I hope with this site i can learn what they all do and how it works.Ihave picked some wafer locks, now want to learn commercial locks.Will continue reading on...........

[coppa]

I got my first SO pickset and electric pick about 6 years ago. Luckily my kit has been upgraded bit by bit over the years. I've been working on locks and lurking the forums on and off since then, but am still very much a beginner. Figured it was about time to get an account and start posting.