Gentlemen, I have done it =)

[polarmike]

On november 10th, 2006 9:15P.M. Us central timing -6GMT, Is a start of something new. I have picked my very first lock... my own door. I never thought it would be that easy to gain entrance. I admit it was difficult for a beginner. I used a Diamond rake and I single picked 1 pin that just wouldnt get raked. So today I am a proud person and I thank southord for thier great tools. I also thank the supportive people of this forum .

(BTW Im not sure this is the right forum to post in but heh =))

(currently working on this one lock, the pins just wont stay up!)

[Lucky1406]

Good for you! Glad to have you aboard. But first things first:

If you're looking for locks to pick, buy some but, DO NOT PICK LOCKS YOU RELY ON
I repeat DO NOT PICK LOCKS YOU RELY ON, they can and will break, then your house/car/safe/chasity belt is vulnerable or unable to be opened (think: emergency situation).

Cheers,
UWSDWF

Just wanted to make sure that you understand that it’s not always a good idea to pick your door locks. Especially as a beginner. You can really mess up the insides of the lock.

Other than that, good job and keep at it,
Nick

[freakparade3]

I would recommend picking up a Schlage lock and follow the directions laid out in this link.

Beginners Lockpicking Exercise

It will help you learn alot about picking. Don't go with a cheaper lock like a Kwikset as they are pretty easy to pick right out of the package. The Schlage makes it tougher as you add more pins. They can be pretty expensive just to tear apart and practice on. But it's well worth it in the knowledge you gain.

Good Luck

[polarmike]

I am really having trouble single picking. S rake works well but so far the diamond has been most helpful =)

[freakparade3]

If you follow the exercise in the above link it will be a great help showing you what pin is binding and getting the feel for the inner workings of a lock.. Also do a google search for the MIT guide to lockpicking. It just takes alot of practice, you'll get it just don't give up!!

[UWSDWF]

now using my copy and paste function when I could have

[Lucky1406]

Hehe, yeah......it just works so well,
I couldn't resist!

But hey, i'll let you get the next one, no hard feelings?
Nick

[JackNco]

nice one. great feeling when th first one pops aint it

John

[mfschantz]

It's a great feeling when you get that first lock to rotate. Then you realize that you probably got more lucky than anything else. DB's beginners' exercise is really great. It will have you picking standard pins one at a time without much problem. Practice is critical to future success.