UK lockpickers, specifically up north

[tango2150]

i was wondering how many of you guys are situated up north england.
kinda cumbria area. me and my friend are just starting up this skill, and anyone we've mentioned it too seems to just thinks its a sort of fantasy skill, but it does make impressing them alot easier

[mr_chris79]

sorry mate tyne and wear

[tango2150]

well least your northern, but thats still only 3 people, does no one pick up here??

[kwc]

Seaton sluice for me!

[tango2150]

hurai, the gathering begins! im living in northumberland atm but mostly travel to cumbria.
to be honest im not expecting alot of response here, its north england.. most of us dont have the attention span to keep up a skill like this

[mr_chris79]

its starting to look hopeful, thats four we just need more!

[tango2150]

cmon!! possibly the smallest lockpick group?
do you guys just lockpick by yourself or do you have anyone else you work with?

[mr_chris79]

its gotta be the smallest ever mate but you never know there could be others lurking!! i just pick up my chain of padlocks and have a go at some confidence boosters then try something harder,theres just me at the moment but things look like they may change?

[tango2150]

nice, ive got a few confidence locks and 2 more that im yet to open.
it would be pretty ace if we got a sortof collective.

[mr_chris79]

indeed it would mate ive only been picking as a hobby for couple of months now with a real set of picks,i used to mess about with pins and bits when i was younger then didnt bother till now. it would be good if something could get sorted!!!

[tango2150]

i was sharing a set of picks with my friend but ive just ordered my own, hopefully should be here soon enough, ive been trying homebrew stuff but with no sucess.
ive only really started this up a week or two ago

[mr_chris79]

all i can say is i hope you ordered the slimlines,i didnt i got the us spec and they fit fine but on really small keyways i struggle thats why a dremel tool is the next addition to my pickset...

[tango2150]

i... did... not get slimline... F**K ummm well hopefull they'll still be useful. ill get slimlines next time i have money

[mr_chris79]

theyl be fine dont worry this is the set i got, sometimes it helps on a small padlock, just stick your diamond in than tension it and wiggle couple of times and hey presto opened http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh29 ... PSX-32.jpg

[mr_chris79]

Hmmm just a quick thought, i wonder if this thread could get stickied... that way it could become the contact point for a regional group... thoughts anyone?