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by Chucklz » 6 Mar 2006 1:23
MH,
Herzlich Willkommen!
The topic was locked, because a solution was already given. In general, we frown on bypass methods being discussed. Picking or other manipulation are what our main focus is. However, we do not discuss automotive or vending machine locks to any great extent in the public forums. We do not want to make theft any easier.
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by netwolf1 » 6 Mar 2006 12:57
hi all!
great forum! congratulations!
cya!
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by creation imperfect » 6 Mar 2006 14:57
hi, i guess i can be considered relatively new to this as i just recently (as in 6 months ago) made a pick set and started with it, but i've been bypassing doors for forever and a fortnight. as my signature suggests, i make everything i use (the rare exception is when i must get through a door and i have to improvise, in which case, i did not actually make the tool, i found it.)
seems to be an useful resource/something to do.
so i guess i'm just saying.......... hey.
i make everything from scratch.
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by Shrub » 6 Mar 2006 16:17
Welcome all to the site 
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by Crazy » 8 Mar 2006 0:18
Hi Everyone.
I discovered this site whilst trying to learn about my latest hobby...lock picking.
Thanks.
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by zeke79 » 8 Mar 2006 0:20
Welcome! Read the rules and have a look at the FAQ and stickies to get started. 
For the best book out there on high security locks and their operation, take a look at amazon.com for High-Security Mechanical Locks An Encyclopedic Reference. Written by our very own site member Greyman! A true 5 Star read!!
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by andyheartsfc » 8 Mar 2006 9:38
my name is andy from edinburgh
hope to make friends heere,thanks for having me
andy
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by Digimon » 8 Mar 2006 10:21
Hello. New here. I have a general interst in locks and this site looks loke it has all the answers. I look forward to to learning all that I can.
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by krept » 8 Mar 2006 14:55
Have been lurking for a while and decided to register. Just got some basic picks from Southord as I've done business with them for unrelated stuff.
I tried making some picks using a template with hacksaw blades, but decided to order some premade ones to get a sense of scale. I work with steel as a hobby, so hopefully I can use these picks as an idea for shapes and then use high quality materials to make picks that best suit my style.
Cheers in advance to everyone and thanks in particular to those who contribute their vast knowledge.
erik
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by Shrub » 8 Mar 2006 18:10
Welcome to the site everyone.
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by WDPaladin » 9 Mar 2006 0:06
Hey this is just a "thank you" to all you guys who have been here for a while. I just got into this and introduced myself here a week ago (plus or minus) and have just received my first pickset from SouthOrd yesterday. After only having some basic home made tools (pottery needles and a bent tweezer for a wrench) for a couple weeks, I received my real tools and I can now open my Qwikset up to and including 4 pins in any combination in seconds. I know I've still got alot more to learn, but I've already come farther than I expected. So, to all of you who are possible newer than me, stand on these guys.
Thanks again,
WDPaladin
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by Buzzzy » 9 Mar 2006 14:01
I hav'e been lurking,and learning for some time now,thought it was about time to say hi!
I started picking locks,and learning about security many years ago,almost became became a locksmith,but my career took another path.
When I watched the ToooL bumpkey videos, it excited me about all the advancements in the craft,so I dusted off the tools (Boy i have a lot of tools).
I joined after Omikron's pre sale so I guess I'll have to wait for that one.
After lurking around,I almost feel as if I know some of you guys.
This is a great forum,as a result of a lot of hard work.
Much Respect
Buzzzy
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by jordyh » 9 Mar 2006 14:07
Buzzzy wrote:I hav'e been lurking,and learning for some time now,thought it was about time to say hi! I started picking locks,and learning about security many years ago,almost became became a locksmith,but my career took another path. When I watched the ToooL bumpkey videos, it excited me about all the advancements in the craft,so I dusted off the tools (Boy i have a lot of tools). I joined after Omikron's pre sale so I guess I'll have to wait for that one. After lurking around,I almost feel as if I know some of you guys. This is a great forum,as a result of a lot of hard work.
Much Respect
Buzzzy
About time we get to know you then.
Welcome on board.
Yours,
Jordy
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by Buzzzy » 9 Mar 2006 14:34
Thanks Jordyh
Hoping to make new friends, and share ideas!
Buzzzy
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by dr5euss » 9 Mar 2006 19:54
Hi,
I'm George and I'm 14. I came across all this when I went to howstuffworks.com and wanted to know how a lock worked. One thing led to another and now I'm hoping to build my own pics in a couple of weeks time using that inspirational video from pyro1234321!
George
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