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Postby preppyemo » 19 Dec 2006 2:38

hey im here to just have a hobby of picking locks im pretty good but i still cant figure out how to pick the tubular locks. how do i make a pick for it or can i buy one for under 20?
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Postby UWSDWF » 19 Dec 2006 5:08

Welcome everybody,
For all thoes new to the site and lockpicking, LP101 is a great place to start.
Take a look at the new users section, first and don't be afraid to ask any questions just remember to try a search before posting.

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,
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Postby blogman » 19 Dec 2006 18:50

Hey all, new here but not a noob. I'm a PI in Missouri but don't anyone be alarmed. I've been interested in learning the art for quite a while. If I come across something interesting I'll let ya's know.
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hi

Postby dedredant » 20 Dec 2006 11:54

hey....just successfully picked a couple locks after reading abtit on howstuffworks! so i joined this community to get better at it
hey does anyone have ne idea wer i can get a lock pick set in india??
ant.
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Postby LikeToPick » 20 Dec 2006 16:35

Hi all. I have been an avid reader of this site for a while now even though I've only recently signed up. I am a property maintenence contractor in the UK for a local authority. Have been interested in locks & stuff for a long time & have started to look more closely at them in the last year or so. Having attended many evictions & vacant properties only to find that the Council sent 'Grant Mitchell' with a sledge hammer to open the door I started to purchase tools & practise like mad, figuring I might be able to persuade them to stop smashing doors down & earn myself a few extra quid as well. I seem to have cracked the standard 'YALE' type cylinders we get round here (although I don't profess to be an expert) & am now venturing into the world of mortice locks. These interest me far more as they require more skill (I think). I have a few mortice picking tools & am fairly proficient with ERA Pro-fits, Vicounts, Union Non-BS (Easy) & 3 levers. These seem to be the norm for this local authority. Would love to go on a course to learn more but finances are tight & I don't want to waste it on the wrong course! So far I get about 50% of the evictions & 'Grant' gets the other 50%. lmao. Hopefully now I'm registered I will be able to join this community & maybe learn some more.
:D
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Postby CurlyCurls » 20 Dec 2006 16:52

Hey, im new to the site, the name is Curly. I am a total beginner...lookin for ways to pick locks with paper clips...can any1 help
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Postby rudeboi » 20 Dec 2006 17:04

hello people just joined cool site :D
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Postby UWSDWF » 20 Dec 2006 17:31

LikeToPick is this link accurate to the Grant refrence cause otherwise I'm a little confused

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grant_Mitchell_(EastEnders)
took some researchto figure this out too
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Postby monkey_ut » 20 Dec 2006 17:31

sup ppl Im the newb here. Anyway ive been into lockpicking for about a month now and have a few home made picks. I'm just looking to learn as much as possible. Been reading for a few days and decided it was time to join in.
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Postby random » 21 Dec 2006 6:21

LikeToPick is this link accurate to the Grant refrence cause otherwise I'm a little confused

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grant_Mitchell_(EastEnders)
took some researchto figure this out too


UWSDWF your search-fu is strong and accurate!
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Postby UWSDWF » 21 Dec 2006 7:11

FYI I coined HYSF
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Postby random » 21 Dec 2006 7:33

Random bows to the master :)
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Postby hurri » 21 Dec 2006 8:16

L.P. 101 gets bigger every day....:)...Welcome guys..... :)
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Postby LikeToPick » 21 Dec 2006 15:01

Extract "Grant is known for his fiery temper and his tendency to resort to violence when things don't go his way".

Haha, you've met Grant! That's the guy who used to do our lock outs. He usually used the size 10 pick or sometimes when it was a real tricky pick he resorted to the 18lb lock cracker! :shock: Bless him.......

The Council are slowly seeing the error of his ways though so hopefully that means more lolly for me. Oh goody then I can go on a course..... :D :D
I help people out by helping them in.:)
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Postby lockie123 » 22 Dec 2006 10:37

hi i was here a while back but cannot get into that account so here i am as me lockie123 hope to help you all along with stuff :lol:
most of you all know me so hi
now i wait for the ip check then the ban so this may be my first and last post
so we shall see
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