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 by beccaspecca » 26 Dec 2006 4:05
I love the internet -- full of little interesting nooks like this. I'm really interested in adding lock picking to my repertoire... although I know it will take a long while (due to its complexity and my lack of productive leisure time).
there's the intro. =)
I'm Rebekah.
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by UWSDWF » 26 Dec 2006 10:46
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,
UWSDWF  DISCLAIMER:repeating anything written in the above post may result in dismemberment,arrest,drug and/or alcohol use,scars,injury,death, and midget obsession.
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by Mr.Bypass » 26 Dec 2006 16:52
Hello to all,
New to the forum, but very exitced to learn a new hobby. Should be recieving my first picking set some today. Just been reading a much a possible on the site. Trying to understand the lingo Racking, Bump keying, plugs.
thanks, 
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by Wrenchman » 26 Dec 2006 18:18
Welcome to the new members
+ an extra welcome to beccaspecca, cuz she female,
and I guess Mr.Bypass is deemed advanced from the begining!
Wrenchman Before you pick a lock:
The first thing that you should do is check to make sure that
the lock is your's and secondly make sure its not in use.
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by sackyrof » 26 Dec 2006 19:38
heloo
i am new and ready to learn
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by Wrenchman » 26 Dec 2006 20:00
Welcome sackyrof!
sackyrof wrote:heloo
i am new and ready to learn
Well good for you, you can start by filling out your profile!
Wrenchman Before you pick a lock:
The first thing that you should do is check to make sure that
the lock is your's and secondly make sure its not in use.
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by w5young » 27 Dec 2006 16:02
I'm a member of the United States Air Force and am currently serving in Iraq. I was searching for something new to learn and help me pass the time when I found this site. After reading through the forums and learning some introductory techniques, I tried it out on some power panel locks with a small screw driver and a paper clip. Each lock only had 3 pins so I had them all open in no time. I then bought a Dyno Quick Pick and a Master Lock No. 575. I opened it about 4 times in 3 days which was great but somewhat frustrating. After reading more through the forums I purchased a SouthOrd 14 piece set to learn with. Within the first 12 hours of getting the set I had the same 575 lock opened 50+ times. I'm convinced that the success was due to the tension wrench not the pick.
I just want to say thank you for such a great site. This is the most welcoming and professional web forum that I have ever come across. There is so much knowledge and experience here and it seems that no one has a dumb question. Thank you for making my deployment fly by.
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by nsysblh » 27 Dec 2006 18:58
I just got interested in locks (as a hobby) in the past month. This is about the only site I've found that lets you join even if you aren't a member of the trade.
I've been reading everything I can find. And this forum is a very good source of information, from what I've seen so far. Thanks for having a place the hobbyist can go to learn.
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by volam » 28 Dec 2006 12:08
I am new to this and I had no idea it was so big. I have enjoyed reading the posts. I am going to attempt to make some picks and try my hand at picking. Sounds a little tough, but I like new things and challenges. First challenge is to make some picks.
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by headblade » 29 Dec 2006 9:37
elo... nice site... what good is a lock if we can pick them... Ü
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by zeke79 » 29 Dec 2006 9:39
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,
zeke79
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by UWSDWF » 29 Dec 2006 10:06
what! you stole my.... I feel so violated
DISCLAIMER:repeating anything written in the above post may result in dismemberment,arrest,drug and/or alcohol use,scars,injury,death, and midget obsession.
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by unbreakable » 29 Dec 2006 10:46
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by clinked_up » 29 Dec 2006 14:13
hey im somewhat new to lockpicking did a little with paperclips and bobbypins but yeah nice to meet you all
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by BEGIN-APICK » 29 Dec 2006 16:30
Heyy juts signed up today , pretty new to lockpicking and this site but so far everythin goods but i need help with a SENTRY V330 safe if anythin i would apreciate it 
tryin to make money for the best
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