Lockpick set.

[amehel0]

hey i got a set of lockpicks yesterday. i am actually about to start work experience with a local locksmith. just a few questions, do you need a license to own locksmithing tools in AUSTRALIA, and do you need a license to operate as a locksmith? in case your wondering what set i got it is the 14 peice off southern ordanence. im actually finding it harder to pick with theese than homemade. i recon the picks are better but im not to happy with the tension tools.

[JackNco]

Australia use a lot of locks from around the world. a couple of slimline in your collection wouldn't hurt.

[jhl]

The laws are different depending on what state you're in. There's a thread around here somewhere with a lot of info. Search it up.

[PickPick]

Commercial tension tools usually suck with few exceptions. Get yourself some windshield wiper blades. And a decent file can make most picks into slimlines.

[JackNco]

are i ever use are my Southord Tension wrenches and i love them

[Eyes_Only]

You could ask the locksmith you are about to begin work with. I wouldn't ask for the first few weeks though, depending on how well you know him. It might make him suspicious of you if you start asking about lockpicking the first day you start work with him. Might cost you your job.

[amehel0]

yeh the picks are the right thinness and all.thoose are great but like i said thoose tension tools are crud i like one and that is the 90 degree turn one. that is alright. yeh i was thinking of making my own tension tools.

[SEVEN]

While on your work ex. ask the Locksmith every question you can think of if he did not want too teach he would not have accepted the placement.You will be in a unique position to see if this is the trade for you and get hand's on experiance that many on this site have paid for.I dont know a lot about work experiance the one's I have come across in England only last one week so ask,listen most important show an intrest and enjoy your time.Hope it work's out for you good luck.

[amehel0]

yeh actually here in aus they are extremely hard to come buy and it was only buy chance that i got it. i actually got it through the school. the person calling round landed on a locksmith and she new the person who worked there and so should be starting in the next 2-4 weeks. they are also looking for an aprentice and i am fit fo the job and im only 15.