NDE?

by **pippy** » 18 Apr 2006 11:56

What does NDE mean, i am going and try to make my picks in abit, ive read through the MIT guide and http://deviating.net/lockpicking/topics.html, once i have made picks i will find an old simple lock in the garage somewhere lol

by **pinky** » 18 Apr 2006 12:00

NDE = Non Destructive Entry

by **illusion** » 18 Apr 2006 12:19

Picking, bumping, snap-guns, electro picks, sputnik picks, decoders, comb picks, shimming, impressioning, foil impressioning... these leave the lock functional, if not a little worn when using snap guns and electro picks. These are all NDE.

Destructive entry involves things like: cuttting the shackles of padlocks, drilling the sheer line, snapping Euro cylinders... the list goes on really... but these are desctructive entry methords.

by **grit1** » 18 Apr 2006 13:41

NDE = artform
Destructive entry = monkey w/sledge hammer

by **pinsetter** » 18 Apr 2006 14:19

grit1 wrote:NDE = artform
Destructive entry = monkey w/sledge hammer

lol!

and......there are still those who think picking locks is more a matter of luck than skill. I have to beg to differ on that one!!

by **EvoRed** » 18 Apr 2006 14:19

No Demolitions 'Ere.

by **pippy** » 18 Apr 2006 15:17

lol thanks for replys, i looked at my dads hacksaw blades and he as got the ones that bend before they snapp(so you get a lip at end when you snapp it) i heard that these are not as good, i might just order a starter set of about 5 picks of the internet or put a thread in the wanted section of any spare pics lol

by **pinsetter** » 18 Apr 2006 15:43

pippy,

search the forum here for posts on materials that make good picks.

I'll direct you to a couple:

viewtopic.php?t=11179

viewtopic.php?t=10386

If you're just learning, making some simple picks from automotive windshield wiper blade inserts( 2 thin strips of metal) will work real good and can be picked up for free at most salvage yards.

by **Aqua** » 18 Apr 2006 16:42

pippy wrote:i looked at my dads hacksaw blades and he as got the ones that bend before they snapp(so you get a lip at end when you snapp it) i heard that these are not as good

I know exactly what kind of blades you have in mind. There is quite a lot of force needed to make that metal bend so far as to not be able to return naturally to it's shape. If you make picks out of those, they will work well, as you will(should) never use that much force on a pick anyway. I have a set made out of those, and a diamond from this set is a favorite among my picks. Try it and you should be happy with the outcome.

N.

by **raimundo** » 19 Apr 2006 10:31

"she could open doors with just a smile," of course it helps if a teenage boy answers the door, not his mom. :lol:

by **Raccoon** » 19 Apr 2006 14:17

pippy wrote:i might just order a starter set of about 5 picks of the internet or put a thread in the wanted section of any spare pics lol

There's still a very nice set for sale in the buy/sell section. $22 shipped to anywhere in the US. I recommend updating your profile with some location information so we know where you're coming from.

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