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

[adam2999]

So, I thought I'd introduce myself. Lock picking is a new hobby for me. I am still learning, and am looking forward from some advice from you all.
-Cheers

[CJanjira]

Just want to say hi real quick. I'm a new hobbyist here and just thought I'd follow the procedures of saying hi Anyway I am really looking forward to learning as much as possible, and interacting with some new friends.

[flyfisher]

I found the site by accident, I am a Semi-retired Firefighter. I have been in fire service and Law Enforcement (Arson Investigations) for about 35 years and much of the time have just busted in doors and/or windows, as we are trained. We do SOME training in force of jams and the like, but near all cause MUCH damage. I witnessed a "Hero" trying to "save" a dog that had accidently pushed the lock button on a car, (windows partly down, car running with a/c on0 when he hit the wind shield 4 times with an axe and then the driver side window. He eventually busted the window after scaring the dog beyond belief and then showered him with glass. I had a set of unlocking devices in my unit, but could not slow him long enough to get close enough to try. I was planning to enroll in a familiar lock smith class via the online link, and found this site. I am amazed at the simplicity of much of what I've seen (only about 1/1000,000,000th) so far, but FACINATED! I think my manual dexterity is at least average, as I have an excellant record on IVs and intubations that require a bit of getting proper angle and haveing "the touch."
My most sincere hope is that by learning this additional skill, I can save some dear soul the added cost of having to replace their door, or door facing, or even lock set, or a window or worse in a vehicle. I also hope that when my body is too old to drive or chase ambulances , I can settle down with a newfound hobby to augment my real retirement.
I have had many awesome hobbies, photography, scuba diving, fishing (for most everything) carpentry, and furniture making, and to now most facinating, Flyfishing. I think this is about to put flyfishing in second place. I LOVE a challange, and I have challenged every lock on my place, and all at work that I could get permission for. Several of my neighbors have heard of my interest, and have OK'ed use of their locks (supervised of course) for me to practise on. I am genuinely HOOKED!

[SFGOON]

You'll make a great addition to the site. I think the best thing for you (being semi retired and having the time on your hands,) would also be to make your own picks, and this forum has plenty of files on how to do just that. Search around and see what you can grab.

[Chrispy]

Welcome all.

[beebepic]

This seems to be a great site , im a part-time repossesor for an automotive firm and have been exploring and self teaching myself on how to deal with other locks, looks as if ilkl be able to ask alot of other smiths and beginners as well if i runn into difficult stuff.

[Varjeal]

Yup. Welcome to the site. It's a pretty cool place to hang out if I do say so myself.

[eviscerator0487]

I actually posted twice prior to this, I hope you will forgive me.

I am a student at Purdue University in Indiana, USA. I first got interested in lockpicking after an incident in highschool, and have been fascinated by it ever since. I picked my first lock about a week ago, after I consulted LP101. I am going to try to make my own pick set sometime after exams this week. Thanks for all of your information.

[digital_blue]

Greetings evi.

Say, didn't you say you were only 14? Isn't that young for a University student?

db

[eviscerator0487]

no, the guy i was talking to was 14. I am 18.

[Lazarus]

Greetings!
I'd like to introduce myself and get involved with this forum.
My real name is Jake and I have been interested in locks for some time.
I got really interested after losing the keys to my motorbike and had to "steal" it, it was surprisingly easy!!! (I now have a high security ABUS
lock on it!!) I work with computers and know a lot about computer security (did someone mention hacking??) but at 50 I am finding it hard to get new contracts, so I thought a change of career might do me good.
I am currently looking at the available training courses and hope to learn a lot from this forum.

Regards,
Lazarus

[Hapablap]

Hi, I was wondering if someone could point me in the right direction. I was handed down an old Montgomery Ward combination safe model 9001 without the combination. I tried searching online for the factory "try-out" codes but had no luck.

[riskable]

Hey there... I've been lurking this website for about a week or so now and I'm hooked! What an excellent resource.

About me:

I'm an information security consultant that normally gets paid to assess enterprise security... Reviewing/writing security policies, (de)constructing security infrastructures, hacking into company systems, and generally writing lengthy "wake up calls"--very revealing reports that turn managers/CIOs/CEOs faces white =). However, it is also my responsibility to know a thing or two about physical security. A coworker introduced me to lock picking about two weeks ago and I'm totally hooked. What a fun hobby!

The best part of all of this is that it is officially "part of my job" to learn these types of things.

I probably won't post much, but be sure that I'm reading and appreciating everyone's posts.

[polo5]

Hi, just found this site today, looks cool. I have always been interested in lock picking and I want to be able to learn how to open some locks because I think it would be cool to know how.

Thanks
Markus

[Varjeal]

Greetings and welcome to everyone...have a good loooooong read around the forums as much info can be gleaned from here.