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by bumber » 7 Apr 2008 4:05
so far you have listed 16 locks you should NEVER EVER pick again....can you guess which 3 are ok to pick???
(hint the ones NOT IN USE  )
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by Foodbeard » 8 Apr 2008 6:06
Howdy folks. I'm considering persuing a career in locksmithing and this looks like a great place to get my feet wet.
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by p95ccw » 8 Apr 2008 9:09
Hello everyone, I joined a little while back but I had to take some time off from this hobby before i really got started because of my hectic work and school schedule. I am getting back into it now and am thankful for all the information here.
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by highfructose » 8 Apr 2008 11:42
Hello everybody I'm new to this site and I'm a big fan of lickpicking/locksmithing. I hope I will be able to give good info to all you guys at this site and to add my own material to this site.
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by freakparade3 » 8 Apr 2008 12:29
Welcome all new members!! Here are a few links to get you started.
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by Ofnir1 » 8 Apr 2008 14:33
bumber wrote:so far you have listed 16 locks you should NEVER EVER pick again....can you guess which 3 are ok to pick??? (hint the ones NOT IN USE  )
Just so you know, I had asked to pick every lock that wasn't mine, I didn't do it behind anyones back. I understand that there are cutaways for practice, but I like to practice with the real thing. I almost purchased a cutaway in the beginning, but I ended up understanding, so there was no need for it.
When I did the front door locks, was when it was time to clean the large family room rug we have. We normally clean it in the backyard, only that day was BBQ day so we had to hang it up in front. It completely covered the front door, and I just couldn't pass up the opportunity
Do yourself a favor, and take a permanent step out of your very narrow mind, you will understand a lot more. Just because YOU think it' OK, doesn't mean it is.
I enjoy lockpicking, and I will decide for myself which locks to pick. Yes, I understand there are consequences, but there are both good and bad consequences.
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by nyarlotep » 8 Apr 2008 18:56
Hi, I've always been curious about picking locks, and I'm finally looking around for resources and found this site. I'll get some tools soon & start practicing. I figure, I've locked myself out of the house or the car just enough times, or had friends do it, that it couldn't hurt to learn how to pick locks & just remember to keep my picks on me 
“A lock is better than suspicion"
Irish saying
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by Mr.Demon » 10 Apr 2008 7:37
Currently I'm deployed to Iraq. I am going to Hocking Hills in southern Ohio to be a Park Ranger. I have an interest in locks and lock manipulation. I have a Large collection of keys. were talking 2-3 thousand and i am always getting new ones. So I'm not sure what else you all would like to know but message me if you think of anything.
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by Ofnir1 » 11 Apr 2008 4:38
bumber wrote:so far you have listed 16 locks you should NEVER EVER pick again....can you guess which 3 are ok to pick??? (hint the ones NOT IN USE  )
Bumber, I owe you an apology. I was unaware not to mention locks that are in use, and now I understand that you were hinting me to to prevent any flaming.
And BTW, those padlocks were in use.
Just kidding, they were sitting in my room collecting dust
So, I have picked 19 locks to date, and I'll leave it at that.
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by foreal » 13 Apr 2008 3:29
Hello all.
Recently I got interest in lockpicking, and I would like to know more about it. Who knows when it might come in handy. 
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by mattc » 13 Apr 2008 5:05
A warm welcome to all new members, I hope you enjoy this site as much as I have (Holy Heck, I just checked my profile and I've been here 4 years!)
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by MacGnG1 » 14 Apr 2008 14:16
Hi. im new, and im considering buying some tools. (noob question:) can someone point me in the direction of buying my first inexpensive kit. funny how u can be a mod on one board and a newbie on another
THANKS! 
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by lockpicker3600 » 14 Apr 2008 17:46
I am new to lock picking and this site and just hope I will be welcome here.
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by raimundo » 15 Apr 2008 8:09
the site is generally welcoming to new people, however if you have any sketchy ideas, you are in the wrong forum to bring them. there is nothing that the forum likes less than some junior crook thinking we're his posse.
So stay straight and ask the right questions, until everyone knows you and your accepted as a person who's not bringing trouble for others.
Wake up and smell the Kafka!!!
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by freakparade3 » 15 Apr 2008 8:34
Welcome all new members!! Here are a few links to get you started.
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