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New to this, what do I need to pick locks?

When it comes down to it there is nothing better than manual tools for your Lock pick Set, whether they be retail, homebrew, macgyver style. DIY'ers look here.

New to this, what do I need to pick locks?

Postby stray55 » 10 May 2008 6:19

Just wondering what stuff do i need for lock picking like tension wrenches and stuff like that
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Postby Eyes_Only » 10 May 2008 7:26

It depends on where you live but speaking as a US resident something like this, http://www.lockpicks.com/index.asp?Page ... &ProdID=22 will do just fine for a beginner.
If a lock is a puzzle, then its key is the complete picture
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Postby UWSDWF » 10 May 2008 15:57

locks are key to this hobby :wink:
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DISCLAIMER:repeating anything written in the above post may result in dismemberment,arrest,drug and/or alcohol use,scars,injury,death, and midget obsession.
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Postby vap0r » 10 May 2008 18:39

Any $10 basic pick set will get you started. Oh, and a lock.
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Postby LockNewbie21 » 10 May 2008 23:50

Read the stickies they will asnwere basic's. For more specific quesitons.. post it up
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