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Postby John_Lucifer » 23 Jan 2007 6:43

This site is so great. I'm new here. I'm far from getting any lockpicking tools so I decide to make ones myself. Thanks for all your help on the subject of homemade tools. THANKZZZZZ A LOT! :)
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Postby UWSDWF » 23 Jan 2007 12:14

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
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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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Postby whitenight » 23 Jan 2007 14:00

Hello LP101!! Great site. I've been into locks for most of my life and I'm very happy to have found this site. I hope to find help here with picking pin tumbler locks because my skills are seriously lacking, particularly with regards to locks with pick-resistant drivers.
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Postby tcr001 » 23 Jan 2007 16:40

I've been told about this site and it looks great. hope to learn a lot and trade ideas. :D
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New starter

Postby needlz » 23 Jan 2007 16:57

Hi all,
Just joined today. This is a fantastic site with lots of very helpfull posts for newbies like me.
Been interested in lock picking for years but only just found time to look further into it.
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Hi

Postby Mungoon » 24 Jan 2007 17:56

Well, some weeks ago I decided absolutely that I was going to become a career locksmith and this forum has been extremely helpful in getting me started, so now I'm a member. I have some experience and I've always enjoyed the work, so I might as well start making some money (eventually) by doing it. I'm looking forward to learning from all of you. Thanks for taking the time to set up and maintain this site so noobs like myself can get a little help and a leg up.
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Postby Squall » 24 Jan 2007 22:50

Hello! I am new....I bought a kwik-pick when I was 12 and was able to pick the lock on my house. Many years later, not knwing how I did it, I decided to buy a 20 piece set and come here. Thanks for having me
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Postby maniackjr » 25 Jan 2007 11:53

Joined today to unlock a new dudley lock combination
Blargh
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Postby pauly003 » 25 Jan 2007 13:54

Welcome to the site everybody, and good luck. 8) 8) 8)
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Happy Picking
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Postby sk337 » 25 Jan 2007 18:25

Hi all,

I've been toying around with picks for a couple of years now, but never managed to get too far. Thus, I made the commitment to practice, and to learn how to do it right. Been reading the site for some time now, it's an invaluable resource. Thanks!
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Postby Dr Gonzo » 25 Jan 2007 20:31

Hello everyone ,
i am new to this sight, (with a sense of amazement that its been here for this amount of time & i had no idea) but not to the industry.
its a profession i love & would not be happier doing anything else, unless it involves insane amounts of money for twidling my thumbs.But i dont know much about politics!
heads up to any auto guys out there as that is my specialist field, aswell as com &domestic, i dabble with safe locks but have light years of practice ahead of me (its always about time isnt it).
Hope to be able to have some input,
all the best Andya
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newbie

Postby tyke » 25 Jan 2007 23:28

hi all

Got interested in locks recently after a mate bumped a lock for me. Got a few keys and soon had bumped the majority of locks at home and relatives houses.

I quickly thought, boring, and started reading sites with alternate methods. Fascinated.

Can't stop, too many threads to read lol
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Postby dragonriot » 25 Jan 2007 23:49

I just wanted to say hi officially... I've been lurking for a while, and just recently started picking. I've had a little bit of locksmith training, but beyond that I'm a n00b... I'll probably be asking lots of questions in the next few weeks...

-- I know how to RTFM and use that little button with the word that starts with "S" up in the corner, so I'll try my best to refrain from reposting questions that have already been asked.
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Postby jonnyq462 » 26 Jan 2007 8:43

mfschantz. thanks for the info about the L rake. thats exactly what it is
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hey

Postby tristramin » 27 Jan 2007 0:30

I guess I'm in the forum. This should be an interesting thing to be tied in with.
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