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

[camoen]

hi! im new her, im from Norway, and in Norway there aren't anny shops that sells lock picking set's, so i decided to order one from usa. But it is one thing, do anny of you now wich lock pick set that is best or can be used at Norwegian locks.



IM SORRY FOR MY BAD ENGLISH!

[castaway]

Truly a nice site and very responsible it seems. I've been interested in this for years. Every now and then I've looked on the 'net to try and figure out a way to open a couple of combination locks I have lost the numbers for. I've never really had the time to follow through, though. This time I'd like to stick with it. I've always thought it would come in handy...can't tell you how many times I've locked myself out of something, be it a car, my house, etc. Plus, my neighbor comes over at least 2-3 times a year asking me to help her get into her house after locking herself out. This time I'd like to stick with it, so I'm going to try and start small, etc. I live in Indiana

[Easily Amused]

Howdy,

A real lockpicking newbie here. I stumbled upon the "MIT guide" about a week ago while reading up about something completely unrelated and my interest was piqued. Fate would have me stumbling across this forum and I've gotta say it's a great source of information.

Seeya round, I'll be the one asking dumb questions.

[Sutton]

hi guys im very new to all this but i would love to get into it nice site could you help me get started with a few website that have guides or something

[jordyh]

Welcome new members, i hope you stick around and get to contribute as much as learn here. Keeping the forum alive, available to all. That's what it is eventually about.

Sutton, you'll find out very easily (we recommend the search function, and after using that, don't be afraid to ask) that this website IS the guide.

I'd be very surprised if there was another website with this much knowledge gathered somewhere on the internet.

Seek and thou shalt find.

Yours, and wishing you have a great time here,

Jordy

[Makkon]

Hey Guys,

New to Forum.. been picking for about 12months now. Work in the security industry (alarms) Love the Site!! already picked up some great info. looking forward to sharing what little knowledge i have..

[vick]

hi peeps, vick from edinburgh, man of few words. many actions
regards
//v

[Mooro]

Hello everyone.

Been reading this place for about a month now having left office life and taken the plunge into the wonderful world of locksmithing. Im very much a beginner, but enjoying learning about all the mechanics of locks.

Anyway, I've bored you all enough for now, and I have a question, so Im off to find the right section.

Cheers

M.

[USMAN]

Hi Guyz I m New To Lock Picking 101 I m a Beginner.. Lets see, wot i Learn , btw i Love to Learn this Skill..

Thanks

[cmata]

I am new to this I just purchased a lock gun but have sucked at doing it

[duke3229]

Hi everyone. I am new to this forum but from the short time I have been here it has showed me a lot. This site is a WEALTH of information and I would like to say thanks to the person or persons that started it.

[HUNGARIAN]

Hi, I have bin practicing lock picking for about 2 months and I dont know if im doing well I have a question what I was wondering about... How long does it take to be expert at lock picking?

[lisabennett]

I am new to this and have found it really intriguing. Can anyone tell me the best tool for picking standard yale locks preferably automatics / electric and also how long roughly to master. Have seen some tools that state an idiot can use it and the first time it can be done in under 2 minutes....is this true?
Thanks.

[illusion]

An electric pick gun will open them in a short time, depending upon luck a lot. They range from about 80 for the Southord... not great looking, £100 or so for the HPC. and £400 for the Wendt electric pick gun.

There are also snap guns which sell for about £50 - I tried one and had no luck.

Have seen some tools that state an idiot can use it and the first time it can be done in under 2 minutes....is this true?

I'd imagine bump keys perhaps could make this claim, but I don't know of any places selling to the public.

Hand picks can open a Yale lock in less than 30 secs - this is the way to go, but requires practice.

Why are you after this kinda stuff anyway? - pick guns are boring really.

[LostGunner]

I am LostGunner - it is a pleasure to meet you all. I've always been fascinated by locks though I go through phases or more and less interest. I am fascinated not simply by locks but by security and mechanisms of bypassing said security. My dad (among other people) told me once that whatever one man can build another can destroy and whatever one man locks another can open, given time and tools.
Anyway I look forward to contributing to the boards and learning from other's experiences.