Paperclip picks

[coole78]

Hi im new to lockpicking and i dont pick locks because of any need of money, i stick to my own locks.
anyway i use regular paperclips and two pairs of cutters to bend the clips. in the beginning i had a hard time making a tension wrench but i found a pen and took the clip and bent it. i made a snake rake today and now i can open padlocks quick as a wink.

[geardog32]

well cool... now that you may have the bug, I would definitely either buy a pick set or make one. A few tips on pick sets: stay away from the jack knife and dyno quick pick, and stay away from the really huge sets(you will not use most of them). I would check out the site sponsor, you get 10% off.

[thededer]

if you are going to purchase a set check these ones out as they are great for beginners

http://www.lockpickshop.com/PXS-05L.html (5 piece set with a booklet and case)
http://www.lockpickshop.com/PXS-14.html (14 piece set with grips and a case)
http://www.lockpickshop.com/MPXS-08.html (8 piece set with a case)

[jondoe]

Hi im new to lockpicking and i dont pick locks because of any need of money, i stick to my own locks.
anyway i use regular paperclips and two pairs of cutters to bend the clips. in the beginning i had a hard time making a tension wrench but i found a pen and took the clip and bent it. i made a snake rake today and now i can open padlocks quick as a wink.

Welcome. I've yet to try the paperclip method. Sounds pretty cool though I must admit.