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Postby xnoobandrew » 27 Jan 2007 3:22

Welcome all the members I have yet to greet.

I hope you get what you need. We try to answer your questions, so just ask em.

Don't forget to search before you post.

XNOOBANDREW out
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Postby UWSDWF » 27 Jan 2007 5:13

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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lockpicking is great

Postby Azzure » 27 Jan 2007 12:06

lockpicking is great but it also takes a lot of skill.can anybody here get a LSI lockpicking manual. Please
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hello

Postby goldnboy » 27 Jan 2007 15:04

Hi, I'm new to this lock picking area, and basically I just tried it out for fun, but now I'm addicted,... I can't get a 4pin padlock yet, but I did complete a shiv out of a coke can. Oh and I've even started going to the University of Texas lockpicking group. I think that about sums up everything about me that includes lock picking.
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Re: lockpicking is great

Postby mfschantz » 27 Jan 2007 15:09

Azzure wrote:lockpicking is great but it also takes a lot of skill.can anybody here get a LSI lockpicking manual. Please


Welcome to the site. To answer your question: Yes, anybody can get the LSI Lockpicking Guide. Click the link below.

LSI Lockpicking Guide
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Postby UWSDWF » 27 Jan 2007 15:10

shiv or shim?

shim opens padlocks
shiv opens people
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Postby Penna » 27 Jan 2007 23:43

Hi members, I am a newbie haven't picked a lock intentionally but am going to learn the craft. It is a great way to relax, and it seems like members are great people.

Thanks: If someone can let me know how to with the tags/signatures (which are great may I add) I would appreciate it.

Cheers
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Postby xnoobandrew » 27 Jan 2007 23:57

UWSDWF wrote:shiv or shim?

shim opens padlocks
shiv opens people


Nice! Welcome everybody whos new, hope you get what you came for..

For Questions Click Here

Opened a lock?!

Buy.Sell. Trade
Don't pick locks you rely on!
Drop me a line on aim or msn.
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Re: lockpicking is great

Postby Azzure » 28 Jan 2007 8:26

it doesn't work man 8)
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New member

Postby jamsterfrog » 28 Jan 2007 18:24

:D Hi Folks! :D
Recommended by a friend, Im sure there's not alot on here I dont already know lol :wink:
Cheers guys!
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Postby kevinH » 29 Jan 2007 20:15

hey whats up everyone. My name is kevin and i just came across this site by accident and got into lock picking. made my first picks today and will post in the homebrew section soon.
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Intro

Postby pickford » 29 Jan 2007 22:39

Hello All :D

New to this forum and new to lock picking, but old to the world.

I have thought about lock picking off and on for a long time.

My wife and I run a storage facility. I have to cut the locks when people default on their contract. Tired of bruising my stomach using the cutters. Thought that if picking is not too difficult I could pick the locks and avoid using the "Jaws of enforcement".

Those will likely be my first questions.

Pickford
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Pueblo West, Co.
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Hello

Postby kinghajj » 29 Jan 2007 22:45

Hello. I started looking into lockpicking after I heard about bumping. I know, I know, "bumping" is basically a curse on this board, but don't worry. I've actually picked my first lock today, before bumping anything. The lock was just a KW1, which I've heard is supposed to be one of the easiest locks to pick. I used an allen wrench for a tension wrench and a paper clip for a pick. I can pick my front door in about 30 seconds or less now. Sure scared my dad when I showed him.

Anyways, I was wondering what kind of lock I should try now; what's the next easiest lock, after a KW1?
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Postby little_john » 30 Jan 2007 2:22

Hello, when i found this site i immediately wanted to start picking locks(my own of course) and i think that this site is great and teaches you the fun of picking locks.

locks ive picked since first coming to this site: Magnum 40mm, Masterlock No.22(warded), and a "u-haul" brand ,circular type lock.
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Postby korova » 30 Jan 2007 15:26

HELLO!

new user here... I had toyed a bit with lock picking as a Jr. High schooler during my BBS days when i located a bunch of lock picking guides but wasn't able to take it up as a serious hobby until I attended last years defcon and was able to purchase a kit and have since picked (with the help of the guides on this site) a few padlocks I own...

I find the info on this site invaluable and i'm a little late in posting my welcome message but hell, here i am! thanks for the site and maybe i won't just disappear into the shadows again...

although i'm certain to need more help on more advanced locks, but for now i need to re-read and finish reading some guides before i start asking!

-K-
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