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[novice99]

I'll always be a novice, no matter how good I get at this hobby. There's so much to learn.

I do computer security stuff for a network company and got interested in lockpicking. Then my wife got a display cabinet for free because the seller didn't have a key to the lock so that was my impetus to get a set of picks. Took me over an hour to open the silly 4 wafer lock on the cabinet, but when it finally popped, I was hooked. Been picking for a few months. Managed to get my boss at work involved and we've got a pile of padlocks that we and others have contributed. Nice way to spend time in a boring meeting. I've picked (SPP) about 20 different padlocks and a few deadbolts (kwikset) and I have one of the re-keyable practice locks. Constantly working on improving my skills when watching TV at night. Looking to make an EPG to see how effective that is on the same locks.

[jsuz8122]

jsuz8122 brand new to the site... great site so far. love the 10% discount for being a member!!!! ty

[Gurney]

hello everyone, I've been reading here for a while and finally decided to join

[abclocksmiths]

I am new to this forum and i need some advice as to what i should do first to start a discussion.

Thanks.

[Atsume]

Hi all, my real name is Jace I'm from Wisconsin, USA and I tend to read and read and read about locks.(I love getting to know my locks before I pick them.) I might tend not to post much, but hopefully I can help some people with my knowledge and I hope to learn much more than I can currently teach. I hope all of you pickers are acting within the law. I'm also curious if anyone lives in the Madison area of Wisconsin, I saw that maybe one or two from the Milwaukee area. Well have a good day folks. ^.^

[edenslocksmith]

Hello, I'm new on thie site, but have been picking for several years.

[intelarms]

From just south of Birmingham (Alabama that is). Been interested forever but just now finding the time. Still not retired but thinking about it. Teach security on the side. Was very encouraged by successfully opening a 40-year old Master padlock I had lost the combination to 35 years ago. Just follwed the instructions I found on Youtube. I am looking forward to learning.

[saltyhobbit]

New to lock picking and this forum. Seems like an interesting hobby and looking forward to learning something new.

[75thRanger]

I learned a lot by reading the forum, figured I might as well join. Hope to learn more from you all.

[t|n|<]

Newbie! Already making my own picks. Doin' a lot of reading in prep for a pen-testing company. :)

[arclight17]

I'm new! And I'm looking forward to getting to know more about this... I haven't got an actual pick set yet, but I have jury-rigged one that works. Well, sorta.

[byronbfd]

Hi there I am new to lockpicking and have been using two paper clips on a pad lock and have alot of fun passing time with it so I decided to get more into it and am going to order my first pick set also very soon not a expensive just a cheap beginners one again lots of fun.

[SeanGallagher]

Hey i'm a little new here. Question... why cant I access certain areas? Like auto locks/picks...

[mrbravo4373]

Hello im new here thanks for everybodys work.

[mrbravo4373]

Thank you everyone for this wealth of info, im a new guy on here but i really enjoy learning from everybody and hopfully i will be able to contribute someday myself.