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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 pickin » 16 Jan 2006 23:02

Hello all new to the site and to lockpicking :D
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Postby stevelock » 21 Jan 2006 19:43

hello
I'm from Long Island N.Y
I have been a locksmith for about 20 years.
new to this website

stevelock
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Postby learner » 22 Jan 2006 12:27

hi - just joined today - some interested threads on here - looking to pick up alot of tips for a newbie
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Postby InfernoMDM » 22 Jan 2006 19:58

Hey I am new on here, but older to lockpicking. I am here for more detailed info on bumpkeys.
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New to Forum

Postby skeeter5000 » 22 Jan 2006 23:49

Hello All,

Just joined this BBS and like what I see. Lots of good information.

I am retired, and have interest in lots of things. I like metal work, woodworking, cars, computers, and any type of machinery. Locks are just another subject that I have interest in.

I have a 30 x 40 shop, with metal lathe, milling machine, table saw, radial arm saw, power miter saw, 6 x 48 sander, thickness planter, jointer, and lots of hand tools. I have a Miller Thunderbolt welder, acetylene/ oxygen set, various lifts and stands.

I have had a set of lock picks for about 40 years. I worked at a garage when I got them.

Thanks for all the good information,
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Postby triman247 » 23 Jan 2006 3:35

I'll bet you could make some pretty mean picks and other really interesting things with that shop of yours. Check out the posts on making picks.


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Re: New to Forum

Postby Chrispy » 23 Jan 2006 8:45

skeeter5000 wrote:I have a 30 x 40 shop, with metal lathe, milling machine, table saw, radial arm saw, power miter saw, 6 x 48 sander, thickness planter, jointer, and lots of hand tools. I have a Miller Thunderbolt welder, acetylene/ oxygen set, various lifts and stands.

Well hotdam! :D

Welcome to LP101 skeeter, wanna be my best friend? :lol:

J/k, but you sound like you're set in the tools department, you should have a lot of fun on this site. Welcome and enjoy. :)
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Some things may be pick proof, but everything can be bypassed....
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Postby Saegaon » 25 Jan 2006 11:42

I already can guess that Im the 3000th replying to this post, but...
Hi, Im new here!
:)
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Postby Dartan » 25 Jan 2006 15:09

Greetings from wonderful Peoria, IL! OK, maybe not so wonderful this time of year, but anyway...

I'm new to this site and to lock picking. I've always had an interest in lock picking (amongst a LOT of other things) but haven't really looked at it seriously until recently. My only interest in it is pretty much the gee whiz, that's neat side of it (no interest in becoming a locksmith) and it would give me something to fidgit with every now and then. Of course, if my wife knew I was interested in this she's be like "What do you want to do THAT for?!?!" or "how much is this going to cost us now?!?" Of course, I don't dare mention to her that she paid over $100 for 3 candles and holders for them :)

Anyway, I'll stop my rambling for now and return you to your reguarly scheduled programming.

Dave
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Postby jordyh » 25 Jan 2006 15:25

Well, while the world is at it, i think now is the time for me to join the band wagon.
I guess i should have done this 10 (11 with this one) posts ago, but ok. Better late than never.

Hello.

My Name is Jordy H (now, look at my nick, original, er?) and i'm a 17 year old economics student. I live in Holland with my mom, dog, fleas and locks.

Not being in the business of locksmithing, or even seriously considering to do something in it, i still posess a great urge in myself to open everything that was locked before.

I fool around a bit with a 9-pick set and a jackknife from Southord, i'm mainly into cylinders (because that's what i've got at hand), but i toy a bit with wafer locks and padlocks too (home made shimming, can't pick them yet.)

I'm here to learn, and if i ever get the opportunity, to teach a bit too.
Lurking around, i saw a community i did not ever dream of before.
A group of people that did not act in a dog-eat-dog manner, but just gets along like normal people should.
Thus, i'm proud to join.


Yours (and yes, almost allways so elaborate),

Me
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Postby illusion » 25 Jan 2006 16:13

A warm welcome...

I wish I could petend I'm ever 100% mature, but most of the time we all get on well. Welcome to the site, the community, and my tiresome comments.

Enjoy the site :D
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Hi!

Postby girlpower » 25 Jan 2006 16:39

I am new here, but been picking locks since school.
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Postby illusion » 25 Jan 2006 16:45

Hi girlpower,

Welcome to the site.. good to have you aboard...

I should start a ferry-service :D
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Postby bonez » 25 Jan 2006 16:47

don't pay the ferryman!!!!!

till he gets you to the other side!!!!

:wink:
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Postby illusion » 25 Jan 2006 16:48

yeah... well.... don't eat yellow snow! :wink:
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