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im a total beginer and looking for some free advice please!!

Having read the FAQ's you are still unfulfilled and seek more enlightenment, so post your general lock picking questions here.
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Do not post safe related questions in this sub forum! Post them in This Old Safe

The sub forum you are currently in is for asking Beginner Hobby Lock Picking questions only.

im a total beginer and looking for some free advice please!!

Postby rogerfalker » 15 Sep 2004 6:06

hi an new to lock picking but its something that really interests me just looking for some free advice on how to start out!! cheers roger
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Postby Romstar » 15 Sep 2004 6:16

Starting out in what way?
Starting out doing what?

If you just want to know where to start with picking, then just start reading the posts here in the forums.

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Postby alias » 15 Sep 2004 6:34

**This is a pre-formatted message (Courtesy of MadMick - edited by alias :))**

Here is the link which will take you to everything you ever wanted to know about lockpicking:
Image Search (hint - it's at the top of the page)

Please feel free to use it for every question you have, no matter how complicated your query may seem to you. The majority of questions you may have will probably have been asked and answered before.

The use of keywords is important - e.g. "I want to know how to open a Master No3" - use keywords "master", "no3", "no 3", "#3", "03", "3" etc. If your question remains unanswered, feel free to post in the correct section of the forum and please, no duplicate posts. If you wish to know more about locks, please post in the "Locks" section. Same goes for "Lockpicks - Manual", "Lockpicks - Automatic/Mechanical", etc.

The "FAQ's and general information" section also contains a wealth of knowledge and expertise, combined with answers and links to most of the questions you may have. This section has been compiled by certified locksmiths and experienced hobby pickers. Please use it.

FYI, the Advanced Locks section is closed to new users. If you meet the criteria for qualification, you will be invited to access the secure section following a SINGLE initial request from yourself, so please don't pester the moderators if you feel that access is taking too long. Multiple applications are likely to be ignored. Your continued participation will be monitored and access will/will not be granted as deemed appropriate.

If you are looking for advice on what pick set to purchase, look here:
viewtopic.php?t=1423

If you are looking for advice on how to post images on this site, look here:
viewtopic.php?t=1633

If you are looking for tips on how to make picks from common materials, look here:
viewtopic.php?t=2465

If you are looking for a link to PYRO1234321's video:
zeke79 is kindly hosting for the time being at;
ftp://lockpicking:101@nickz.homeftp.net
You can find it in the Templates folder. If you have problems with accessing his site, try changing the PASV mode setting in your FTP software from 'on' to 'off'. Most people have no problems but for those who do, that should do the trick.

Finally, practice lots and don't forget to Image Search
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Postby Cypherninja » 21 Sep 2004 12:39

Learning to pick = MIT Guide + Practice, Forum, Practice, Practice, Forum, Practice......etc......

Oh yeah, SEARCH. I lurked on this site for like a year before I ever even registered. :)



Now that thats done.... don't get discouraged, and welcome to the forums. (even though I've only got like a dozen posts to my name myself.)
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thnks for the free info(links) well appricieted

Postby rogerfalker » 21 Sep 2004 16:15

cheeeeeerrrrrsss
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