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Postby samuraidave_1 » 17 Aug 2007 7:01

Hello! I am glad I found this site, I am a carpenter and enjoy installing locks, and Magic / Illusion. I am relieved to see documentation on legal ramifications and local laws. This site looks like a great place to learn more about lock technology. I am also curious about "locksport" and may be interested if i get up to speed.
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welcome

Postby lockpick1968 » 17 Aug 2007 10:49

Welcome guys, you guys will love this site when you get started, I know I did.
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Postby User » 17 Aug 2007 19:08

Hello forum. It's amazing how much it has grown here since I first visited a few years ago. Glad to be back.
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Postby vince_glortho » 18 Aug 2007 15:00

So I've been meaning to step up my lock picking hobby for several years now, but like so many hobbies of mine, it hasn't been a very high priority. I expect that is about to change, since I recently got back from Defcon and saw people going through locks with home made tools faster than I've often been able to with a key. Seems pretty clear that locks can only stop "the good guys."

Anyway, I like this forum and I expect to be wandering around the topics from time to time. I actually have a pretty specific question I've posted in the Got Questions forum about a locked box my parents found embedded in the concrete under their house, if anyone wants to lend some advice on it.

Thanks a bunch!
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Postby UWSDWF » 18 Aug 2007 15:28

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,
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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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Hello!

Postby rxfiller » 18 Aug 2007 23:55

I've been lurking for quite a while, and thought it was time to post! I started picking locks as a hobby years ago, then got busy with work, etc. Recently picked up the picks and got back into it. I was surprised how fast it came back! I hope to be able to contribute a bit, and just have fun.
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Postby Mr. Swell » 19 Aug 2007 0:38

Hey everybody! Im excited to be a member of the community :). I started picking about two weeks ago and am itching to learn more. Hope ya'll have a great weekend!
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Postby th0r3au » 19 Aug 2007 14:49

Hello. :) I've been reading for awhile, but haven't posted anything. I had solved my Rubik's cube the other day and was looking for a new puzzle when I thought ... how about picking a lock? I did a couple google searches and found this place.
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Postby hicham » 19 Aug 2007 18:02

hi everybody, i'm new here and im very excited to be a member.
it's an amazing forum.
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Postby elbarto » 21 Aug 2007 4:12

Hi all,
Just signed up to this forum after looking for information on single pin picking. There is plenty of great info on here, very impressive. I firsted picked a lock about 6 years ago but the only technique i have ever used is the raking technique. cant wait to see what I can pick up on this forum.
Thanks
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help?

Postby MariGam » 21 Aug 2007 15:27

hey guys. im new. well duh. to the whole lockpicking thing. and i was wondering if any of you have any idea where and how i can get a set of lockpick. i do not have a credit card and thus can't order online and my parents aren't really willing to help me buy them.(though they don't really care if i get them myself. hey! my dad was a cop, what can i expect? lol) lockpicking seems very interesting thing to learn and im wondering if i can do it. (a nice challenge, right?) please help if you can. --mari :D
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Postby genhocas » 24 Aug 2007 3:50

ok, nice day to everyone, my ingles is veery bad, i am for portugal...
i work in a store o make keys and more....

nice forum ..... :D
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New

Postby Karl J » 24 Aug 2007 11:41

Lock Pick Shop.com recommended this site. Looks pretty cool. 8)
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umm hi

Postby opps9000 » 25 Aug 2007 20:25

hi I'm new
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Postby Seph » 27 Aug 2007 5:02

hey well I"m new and i guess thats why I'm posting here... anyways cheerio
[:)]
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