New to lockpicking...Advice

[BoneDaddy]

Hey, im completly new to lockpicking (my first picks are in the mail as we speak) and have been doing a lot of reading up on the subject so that i can be prepared when they get here. I had a few questions about the specifics but found most of them answered with the search function but i couldn't find much if any helpful information on ways to hold the pick/tension wrench. If anyone can tell me specifics of where to put my fingers on he pick or whatever that would be great

thanks

[UWSDWF]

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. Cause everyone should HYSF as well as there Pick-fu.

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

[Deathadder]

hone your search fu

http://www.lockpicking101.com/viewtopic.php?t=11982&highlight=proper+tension+wrench

that took me like 2 minutes...

[Deathadder]

heres another one
http://www.lockpicking101.com/viewtopic.php?t=16854&highlight=hold+tension+wrench

[BoneDaddy]

Thanks...and sorry about the searching.

[Schuyler]

Thanks...and sorry about the searching.

Gah!

Heh, hey, you're fine. And we're glad to have you here. You made it clear that you've been reading and searching about various parts of this hobby and that's awesome. Welcome to LP101, hope you enjoy the stay. Good luck when your picks arrive.

[Wolfe]

Thier are a few ways to hold you pick but like mentioned before the best way is whats comfortable to you. When im sitting i hold my pick way different from standing.
Basicly for me when im sitting or eye level or working on a padlock or somthing i hold my pick much in the same way that i hold a pencil. When i stand it kind of looks like im motioning someone over with my finger but my hand is sideways (much in the way one would hold a gun with your finger on the trigger). But like stated its really up to you.

[hurri]

Also search Metacafe...iNtago has some videos there...and YouTube...

[ldnlksmth]

I'm not as anal about 'it's already been posted' (mostly because I like to ramble and go in circles).

you'll figure it out when you get your picks. There's no one answer for you. It depends on the keyway, the position of the wrench in the keyway, whether the lock is held or mounted etc etc etc.

Read lots, and then read some more, and then read even more.

Build a practice board, find practice locks, learn how to take locks apart to make it easier to learn, and if you can, make a cutaway.