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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 Edgaro55 » 9 Mar 2006 22:22

wow... i cant believe i''ve been a member for sooo long and never introduced myself, or posted much...

Well.. definitely the greatest forum on lockpicking....its been a pleasure reading all these articles and posts..
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Postby jeremy » 10 Mar 2006 5:24

I'm new here, having heard about the site last week at SafeTech(tm). I've been safecracking for four and a half years now. I do pretty well at combination lock manipulation and at picking pin-tumbler locks with spool pins, as well as at impressioning a variety of locks. But I'm always interested in getting better, and in good discussion on the subjects. I have a particular interest in becoming good at picking lever tumbler locks.
--Jeremy Reeder, CJS, CPS
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Postby Mutzy » 12 Mar 2006 0:27

Hi all, I'm an apprentice Locksmith from australia. I found this site at Trade school (Tafe/ College / whatever you call it where you're from :wink: )

I hope I can learn heaps of stuff here, and maybe add some of my own insight. Cya around.
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Postby Chrispy » 12 Mar 2006 3:25

Welcome Mutzy! I'm down on the Gold Coast. I hope you enjoy the site. :)
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Some things may be pick proof, but everything can be bypassed....
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Postby geonap » 13 Mar 2006 3:59

Mutzy wrote:Hi all, I'm an apprentice Locksmith from australia. I found this site at Trade school (Tafe/ College / whatever you call it where you're from :wink: )

I hope I can learn heaps of stuff here, and maybe add some of my own insight. Cya around.


Welcome Mutzy! I am very new here, but felt I should be certain to keep an eye on this thread and keep newcomers (like myself) welcome. I hope to learn both from and with you! :)
"Far better is it to dare mighty things… even though checkered by failure... than to rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy nor suffer much, because they... know not victory nor defeat."
~Theodore Roosevelt
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Postby EOD » 14 Mar 2006 5:11

Hello, just wanted to let everyone know your forum helped me keep something akin to sanity during a long deployment in Iraq. I only recently had something I could post, so I figured I'd register, but I've learned quite a bit from everyone here. Wonderful site!
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Postby Mutzy » 14 Mar 2006 6:51

Chrispy wrote:Welcome Mutzy! I'm down on the Gold Coast. I hope you enjoy the site. :)


Really? What's your company name?
Are there many other aussie (read: queensland :wink:) guys around here?
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Postby jork45 » 14 Mar 2006 7:30

Hi Guys, I would just to introduce myself :) :o I've been reading all the threads on this forum for ages now and find it compulsive daily reading,thanks to all for the helpfull and informative posts,A great forum.
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Postby Shrub » 14 Mar 2006 8:32

Welcome all to the site, have a read of the forum rules and FAQ before posting and we will all get along just fine 8)
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Postby Insanity » 16 Mar 2006 7:03

Hey all, another Australian here. I'm interested in locks, and the guides on this site have been really helpful for me, so I decided to sign up. I haven't actually tried a lock yet, but I'll try this weekend. :P
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I am new too

Postby ElementX » 16 Mar 2006 7:18

Hi I am new too. I found this site when I serached for lock picks. but it is kinda hard for me cause it is another language, I am Norwegian :D
So if someone knows where I can find a norwegian lockpick site I would be greatful!
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Postby Joe M » 17 Mar 2006 6:36

Hi, I've guested on the site for a year or so and finally joined. Nice friendly people and an amazing store of knowledge.
I've been picking cylinders for fun for years but reading these posts has made me obsessed with learning how to pick a lever mortice. I just can't explain why ...
Better than Sudoku!
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Postby Jonta » 17 Mar 2006 13:27

Hi!

There are some things I've always wanted to do; juggling (which I have managed), walking on my hands (which I shall manage), and lock-picking (which I don't have the tools for...yet)
Don't be afraid to try anything new. Remember; The Ark was built by a lone amateur, the Titanic by a bunch of professionals.
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Postby Jason13 » 17 Mar 2006 13:35

M.I.T Guide helps to read it. http://s56.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=162W ... CZOLMB2SOY



Repinning a lock by illusion http://www.lockpicking101.com/viewtopic.php?t=10505 :D
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Postby illusion » 17 Mar 2006 13:46

Walking on your hands is easy, but if you can't handstand properly you'll struggle.

Try doing it against a wall - hold it there untill your arms tell you it's time to stop, repeat as many times as possible.

Now go into a handstand and gather your balance, and at this point lean you legs in the direction you wish to go - if you wish to go forwards, bend them in that direction, this will shift you balance forwards, and your body will be forced to follow. If you lose your balance do not flounder - exert pure strength, and force your arms straight, you will regain balance. once you are balanced try again - 3 steps forwards is good to aim for to begin, after that set yourself targets.

Take it slowly, and don't rush... the people who rush are those who cripple themselves. Your body will tell you when you're ready to progress.

Are you into gymnastics/acrobatics in general? if so drop me a PM. :wink:

Oh yeah, and welcome to the site. :)
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