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ARCHIVE 2003-2013 Introduce yourself HERE if you are new. :)

THE starting place for new members. FAQ's, instructions on how to pick a lock, valuable information like product reviews, links to lock picking related sites, forum rules, lockpicking tool vendors, and more. START HERE.

Postby kane » 5 Oct 2005 7:09

Hi, I'm new and already opend few locks with safety pin 8)
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Postby Mortal_Madness » 5 Oct 2005 16:39

Hello,again.
I was wonderin if someone could tell me how much 15 pick set costs, the one that i ordered from lockpick.com cost USD 60...
Is that cheap or expensive?
Note: it has to be delivered to Croatia.
...I just want to turn the lock...not to open the door....
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Postby Auto45 » 5 Oct 2005 23:31

New here, Just got my letter for the BUREAU OF SECURITY & INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES today, That my license of Locksmith was approved I just have to send in a copy of my D.B.A

I have been playing with locks for a few years, I enjoy it a lot, with my license I can carry my picks any where and don't have to think a bout if a cop stop me while I am working or helping some one unlock there car or home.

Auto
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Postby Minion » 5 Oct 2005 23:55

Hello,again.
I was wonderin if someone could tell me how much 15 pick set costs, the one that i ordered from lockpick.com cost USD 60...
Is that cheap or expensive?
Note: it has to be delivered to Croatia.


Yes, that's very expensive. 15 pick set should cost 25 dollars if they're basic, but shipping is something I wouldn't happen to know about.
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Hello

Postby 96hondaex » 6 Oct 2005 1:20

Hi Im new here. I work as an in-house Security Officer and a back-up for the Pass & ID office for a big oil company. The Pass & ID Office position requires that I know a little about picking locks usually only to pick the locks on desks because the employee lost the key. We work with Sargent, Master, and Schlage locks. We have a Codemax 1200max machine for the advanced key cutting as well which I still don't know how to use. I look forward to learning from everyone on here.

Thanks.
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Postby CaeZiuM » 7 Oct 2005 8:02

Hi there, im CaeZiuM, just a curious 16 y.o. from Australia. But I do have an interest in locks and seeing how they work, how to pick them etc.
I remember when i was about 10 I sat in my grandparents basement going through all the old locks they have down there trying to pick each one with whatever I could find; after about 4 hours ( :oops: ) I managed to pick some old piece of junk, but boy was I happy 'bout it. :D
Anyhow, my escapades through the net led me here, so I hope I can learn some interesting skills!
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NEW LOCKSMITH MEMBER LOCK--MAN

Postby LOCK--MAN » 8 Oct 2005 19:27

HELLO EVERYONE,
HAVE BEEN IN THE TRADE 8 YEARS NOW GREAT SITE I COME ON RECOMENDATION --
ALWAYS WILLING TO HELP OTHERS ANY QUESTIONS NOVICE OR NOTFEEL FREE TO ASK DONT PROFFES TO KNOW IT ALL BUT THERE IS ALWAYS SOMONE THAT HAS THE ANSWER-----------PS WERE IS THE SPELL CHUCKER
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Newbie

Postby learnstuff » 8 Oct 2005 23:51

Hi Everyone I just found this site today and I wanted to join right away. I am very new to all of this and the rules and regulations. It will take me some time to understand everthing and how to read all the posts and replys. This is definetly something I am interested in.
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new to picking

Postby rock3t33r » 9 Oct 2005 2:23

I am a soldier in the US Army. I have decided to learn picking because of how many times it would have been useful in my last deployment I just came off. During my year in Baghdad, I can count atleast 26 times where picking would have been highly effective for my missions. Plus, I also think I might be able to turn a profit on my post with all those drunk soldiers locking themselves out of their rooms on the weekend. Hope to find some interesting and helpful people here.
"A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in."
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Re: NEW LOCKSMITH MEMBER LOCK--MAN

Postby digital_blue » 9 Oct 2005 4:07

LOCK--MAN wrote:PS WERE IS THE SPELL CHUCKER


That's dynomite! :lol:

Welcome all new users! Please take the time to read the rules. Enjoy the site!

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Postby Chrispy » 9 Oct 2005 5:39

Welcome everyone. :)
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Some things may be pick proof, but everything can be bypassed....
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Postby Hifer2.0 » 9 Oct 2005 13:59

Hi Everybody,

Well, I've never picked a lock before, but I can't wait to try. THe site looks interesting, and i direly need a new hobby( my bottle cap collection got lost :(, so sad). Besides that, i can't wait to learn more about lockspicking :D! see ya round!
"Others have seen what is and asked why. I have seen what could be and asked why not."

-Robert F. Kennedy
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Postby l0cked0ut » 9 Oct 2005 16:33

Hi people. Im new to the forum and new to lock picking. Ive been involved in computer and network security for a while and developed an interest in picking after being locked out of my car, dorm rooms, and house on several occasions. Ive developed basic strategies for bypassing locks on some bolted doors but this has only worked on a very small percentage of doors. I hope to learn a lot here and Im sure I will have lots of questions! Thanks
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Hi!

Postby retrofitz » 9 Oct 2005 16:57

Hi! I've stopped by this site from time to time over several months and decided to join to ask some questions.

I first became intrigued by lock picking when a coworker showed me how easy it is to pick the wafer locks on our desk drawers. I've done it a few times when I've forgoten my desk key.

I'm also a landlord and frequently need to change locks. After watching the hardware store guy rekey a lock for me I just HAD to learn how to do that myself and bought a kit from ebay. Now I do it myself because it's fun!

I love the information in the forums and the high level of particiation.
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Postby aslocksmith » 10 Oct 2005 11:49

hello everyone, im a kent locksmith in the uk new to site but been reading for some time now before joining in.
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