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Postby freakparade3 » 27 Mar 2008 8:20

Lock_Pick_Newb wrote:Btw., is there a way to edit a message once you've posted it, if you for example made a typo? :oops:


There is no edit button here. If you are worried about spelling just preview your post before hitting submit.
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Postby Lock_Pick_Newb » 27 Mar 2008 10:04

freakparade3 wrote:
Lock_Pick_Newb wrote:Btw., is there a way to edit a message once you've posted it, if you for example made a typo? :oops:


There is no edit button here. If you are worried about spelling just preview your post before hitting submit.


Roger that, thanks for the info! :)
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Postby byers2142 » 27 Mar 2008 12:11

Hi, y'all! I'm just breaking into picking myself. My doctor told me I should find something which required small, controlled hand movements, and I thought this was a good way to go. I've always loved seeing how things work (we lost more TVs as a kid that way).
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Postby freakparade3 » 27 Mar 2008 12:13

byers2142 wrote:Hi, y'all! I'm just breaking into picking myself.


Interesting choice of words....... :P
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Postby byers2142 » 27 Mar 2008 14:50

freakparade3 wrote:Interesting choice of words....... :P


*face/palm* Well, it didn't take long for my wonderful ability to word things exactly the wrong way to come out, did it? So I guess I shouldn't mention my first lockpick set was a real steal, huh? :D

*insert groans from the audience*
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Hi! very nice site!

Postby Meowdogs » 27 Mar 2008 18:58

Well another newbii joins the ranks of lp101, glad to be here among fellow lockpick enthusiest. Just really started this hobby about 4 months ago and just having fun (mostly with padlocks and schlage so far). Starting to look into making locks and keys with my engineering friends, but just finding the whole hobby of lock and keys fastenating. Found master lock #3 and #5s a breeze, working on a number #21, and its been kicking my ass for the whole 4 months now, any advice would be appreciated. :?
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allow me to intro myself

Postby mongo » 28 Mar 2008 10:17

gidday all

starting a new trade with locks. I have been working on pretty much anything that combusts or pedals all my life. Trying to slow it down and see if I can make a go of it. I have read many of the posts and feel right at home already, thanx.
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Postby freakparade3 » 28 Mar 2008 10:28

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Postby Pil » 28 Mar 2008 12:22

Hello:)
Just joined the site, and just ordered my first pick-set. Can't wait to get started:) Seems like a great site with lots of helpful people.

See you around
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Hello

Postby Javiery » 29 Mar 2008 13:53

Hi, this site looks great, i wanna learn more, and sure learn more english, i'm from colombia and thats all jeje, thanks for the information. :D

Au revoir.

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Postby SkilleD » 29 Mar 2008 19:39

hello im totaly now to lockpicking and i read about it somewhere on the nett and foun it wery itresting so i ordered a 14 piece kit! and thought i neede some info about it all, and this site is great
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NEED HELP DESPERATELY!!NEW TO LOCK PICKING

Postby craignshazz » 31 Mar 2008 13:49

I HAVE LOST BOTH KEYS TO MY FRONT DOOR!!DUH! ITS A MULTILOCK TYPE AND I NEED SOME HELP ON HOW I GO ABOUT EITHER REMOVING THE BARREL OR PICKING THE LOCK. THE ONLY TROUBLE IS THE DOOR IS LOCKED AND I CANT GAIN ACCESS TO THE SIDE OF THE DOOR. THE LOCK HAS "UAP" STAMPED ON IT AND IS IN A UPVC DOOR FRAME, THINK ITS EUROPEAN. CAN ANYONE PLEASE HELP!!!! CRAIG
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Re: NEED HELP DESPERATELY!!NEW TO LOCK PICKING

Postby MBI » 31 Mar 2008 14:14

craignshazz wrote:I HAVE LOST BOTH KEYS TO MY FRONT DOOR!!DUH! ITS A MULTILOCK TYPE AND I NEED SOME HELP ON HOW I GO ABOUT EITHER REMOVING THE BARREL OR PICKING THE LOCK. THE ONLY TROUBLE IS THE DOOR IS LOCKED AND I CANT GAIN ACCESS TO THE SIDE OF THE DOOR. THE LOCK HAS "UAP" STAMPED ON IT AND IS IN A UPVC DOOR FRAME, THINK ITS EUROPEAN. CAN ANYONE PLEASE HELP!!!! CRAIG


Ok, here's what you do: get a phone book or call directory assistance. Get the phone number for a good locksmith. What I mean by this is an actual, local locksmith. I would avoid calling one of the national phone numbers for a lockout service. Once you get the locksmith on the phone, describe to him your problem. Give him your address. Wait for him to show up. Watch him fix the problem. Pay him. Go inside and go about your day. I hope this helps.

I'm afraid I'm unable to give you directions to correct the problem on your own. We don't discuss high security locks outside of the Advanced Forums, and as a novice you wouldn't be able to pick a Multilock anyway. As this is also primarily a hobbyist site, we also only pick locks which belong to us, and which are not currently in use.
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Postby craignshazz » 31 Mar 2008 14:17

im sorry for wasting your time then buddy, but that reply was just GAY!! get a life.
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Postby MBI » 31 Mar 2008 14:48

craignshazz wrote:im sorry for wasting your time then buddy, but that reply was just GAY!! get a life.

If your question was legitimate, I apologize for being a smart alec. We tend to get suspicious when someone's first post is essentially asking how to break into something.

My advice in calling a local locksmith was sincere. You will frequently get a higher level of customer service than with a national lockout service.

I'd chat longer, but I have to run now. I'm off to go get a life!
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