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Postby darrel.h » 6 May 2006 11:30

hello all,

This looks like a good community that is dedicated to lockpicking.anyways....

My name is Darrel and I am currently 17 and in high school. I have been interested in lockpicking since I was 5 years old(paperclips and pins). I have only picked 3 locks in my life but that was because of sheer dumb luck.

P.S no, I am not trying to break into houses or stalk girls :)
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Postby Shrub » 6 May 2006 19:21

Welcome to the site everyone, look around it before posting, search before posting and read all the stickies in every section before posting.

Have fun, we own you now :P
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Postby Roath » 7 May 2006 12:42

hello. my names Ray im 16 and love the hobby. im not really good at it but i would like to learn more about it that is why i am here :D
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Postby illusion » 7 May 2006 14:12

Aye, indeed you are.

Read the site, grab a lock and some picks, then sit down and practice.

Enjoy the site, enjoy picking. :)
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hey

Postby rqm- » 7 May 2006 23:54

just joined this site after starting a locksmithing apprenticeship... looks like an infinite wealth of information on the topic. cheers to the makers!
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Postby grk » 9 May 2006 6:57

Hi all! I'm new here!
I've picked some locks but I'm too slow! Hope to find help here! :D
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Postby pickguy » 9 May 2006 9:50

Hello! I come from Croatia and i'm interested in lockpicking. I didn't pick anything till now and i think i could find interesting things here
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Postby Woofcat » 9 May 2006 16:22

I hate to say this but that name is going to get you nowhere here. But welcome.
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Postby bob_the_d » 9 May 2006 20:53

just ventured onto here today. day one, i guess. just idle curiosity on the topic led me here.
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Hi!

Postby Riven » 9 May 2006 23:08

Im Riven

i like to learn about certain aspects of lockpicking
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Postby a2gunn » 10 May 2006 20:07

Hello, I just signed up. I'm a hobbiest and a little new to this. Hoping to learn more and get some good information
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Postby Shrub » 11 May 2006 7:07

Welcome to the site everyone.

The first thing you should do is make a move over to the rules and read those then have a read of the FAQ's then take a look at all the stickies on site.

All your legal questions are already answered in threads somewhere the search button is your friend familerise yourself with it and have fun.
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Postby b2cool19 » 12 May 2006 0:39

just started
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Postby Squelchtone » 12 May 2006 4:04

Hello,

I'm a network technician, telephone repair tech, and security camera installer from Massachusetts. I'm working on an electrical engineering major, and I like solving problems. I come from the computer hacker 2600 world, where we are always interested in protecting our networks with passwords, but since I have a grown up job with an office these days, I'm also interested in physical security and using good locks with good CCTV. We have Medeco bi-axial locks at work, and I doubt I'll be picking this type any time soon, (epecially since I was issued a GMK, so no need to pick) but this hobby really appeals to me so I bought a Southord set a while back and here I am on the forum. I have also managed to break all 3 tension wrenches and my favorite snake rake.

maybe I can learn better picking manners here and not abuse my picks so much. :twisted:

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Postby digital_blue » 12 May 2006 10:00

Welcome new members! :)

squelchtone: Indeed, lesson 1 around here is "lighten up". :) Never bully the lock. Seduce it. ;)

For all new members... click my sig for a special prize... :P

Happy picking!

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