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

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Postby st7v7n » 28 Apr 2006 1:49

not sure how long i've been readin posts but i think i've been a member about 1 year. i'm a joiner and completely hooked on pickin (hooked get it or never mind). started pickin because i thought damagin the lock was a bit over the top and its hard work. brain over brawn and all that. just bought a cb 5g pick ahhhh help. got an idea to help in practicin pickin era invincible locks. not sure if it'll work with other era though. take anti drill plate off so you can see levers through slot. not full visibility but ya can see levers. let me know what ya think
steve h
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Postby mjsotelo91 » 28 Apr 2006 21:21

im new here been reading post for a few days and decided to join a have already posted one post[witch has yet to help me i think my lock is messed up] any way it said post here if u r new and i am so i posted
a pick is only as good as its user
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Postby jedijimi » 29 Apr 2006 9:55

New here and to lockpicking. A video game made me want to start picking locks
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HELLO

Postby andy6r » 30 Apr 2006 16:48

Hello all.
I'm a birmingham UK Locksmith
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Postby Indecision » 30 Apr 2006 19:04

jedijimi wrote:New here and to lockpicking. A video game made me want to start picking locks


Wouldn't happen to be Oblivion, would it? If so, I admit it inspired me as well :)
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Postby skineej228 » 1 May 2006 1:26

Hey everyone, my name is Jeff and I'm glad to have found this site. My work doesn't involve lockpicking, but I have a passion for learning as much as I can about anything. I try to have a very diverse knowledge of everything and anything.
Anyway, Im from the Washington DC area, I work at a retail store, at a restaurant, and I also teach tae kwon do at a local studio that I have been attending for 12 years.
I like reading (mainly educational books on engineering, science, automotive, but hardly ever novels). Anyway, thats me!
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Postby tweed » 1 May 2006 1:46

hello all, im a 19yr old student from the west coast of canada. I started looking around on this site a year or so ago and then got busy and stopped pursing lockpicking, but have recently got back into it. so i figured i would introduce myself again
TweeD
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Re: Introduce yourself HERE if you are new. :)

Postby grim » 2 May 2006 7:42

bold
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Remember: Anything can be made "Foolproof", but nothing can be made "Damnfool Proof".
if i post it here, it STAYS here unless you have explicit permission from myself or the admins of this site.
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new here be gentle

Postby millwalll » 2 May 2006 10:20

hi all just like to say im here after reading alot on this decide to join as there so much to learn and im sure need help down the line :)
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Postby Varjeal » 2 May 2006 11:27

Greetings to all the newbies that have signed up on the last 68 pages! Welcome to the site. 8)
*insert witty comment here*
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like to say hi

Postby tony 123 » 3 May 2006 4:12

:) just like to say hi to all on this exelent site got a lot of info from this site keep up the good work
tony
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Postby Phatphish » 3 May 2006 5:35

Firstly, Hello all at LP101.

As a LP101 virgin, I would like to say what an informative, well organised forum this is.
Secondly, I would like to take the time to give http://www.locksmith-tools.co.uk a mention. Yesterday (2/5/06) I phoned them at 3.30pm to order their Southord C2010 pick set http://www.locksmith-tools.co.uk/acatalog/Slim-Line_Picks.htm
After giving a few details and placing my order I awaited my new purchase, thinking i would have to wait at least 2-28 days for the delivery.
Well this morning (3/5/06) at 9.35am I was surprised to be greeted by the postman requesting my moniker and handing over the parcel containing my latest purchase!

WELL DONE a superb turnaround time and I will definitely be using these guys again.

Thats it for my first post, glad to be on board.
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Postby illusion » 3 May 2006 9:45

Welcome 'Phatphish', and 'tony 123'

Glad to have you both on site. :)
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Postby stealthlocks » 4 May 2006 12:55

Hi new today, Interesting site
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Postby Legion303 » 6 May 2006 8:57

Howdy. I've been interested in locks and security systems (mostly phone and computer systems, and partly in a professional capacity) for about 23 years now, but I only got my first set of picks this year after seeing what TOOOL and the locksport community in Europe were doing. There is definitely a large difference in knowing the theory behind bypassing locks and the actual hands-on experience of it.

I picked about 2 pin-tumbler padlocks and a few disk cylinders before getting bored with how easy they were before I moved on to a repinnable Brinks padlock with 3 serrated spool pins. That one gave me a challenge on and off for about 2 weeks before I finally raked it open, but I still haven't picked it properly. I need a shorter hook. Anyway, thanks for the great site.

-steve
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