ARCHIVE 2003-2013 Introduce yourself HERE if you are new. :)

[Udlras]

Hi there,

Was reading the start hear sticky and it said to post here first. Can't say I mind following an instruction if it helps!

[ramics]

Hi,
I recently found and signed up on the forum. Looks like a great site. I look forward to learning picking. I'm am trying to move into the construction / security industry and this site has some really great information on understanding locks.
Thanks

[JJ110]

Hi..... Im Josh i live in New Zealand and lockpicking has been an interest for me for a number of years... i had picked a lock when i was 4 it was a deadbolt lock and have no idea how i did it...... i think it was a fluke...anyway HI!!!!

[afredus]

Hi Everybody - I'm glad I found this place - I've been browsing been reading for a few weeks now and I've learned a lot. Now I need to practice, practice, practice. Why am I here? Well, I returned home from vacation two weeks ago, and I found that I lost my shed key. Call a locksmith? No - I think I can get in for free. So I made a few picks out of an old bandsaw blade and my grinder, and practiced on the deadbolt on my front door. Found out that this was a bad idea, so I bought a cheap door lock and a Master #3 to practice on. I also bought a few drill bits because my wife told me that I need to get the shed open soon. I can pick the practice door lock with three pins, and occasionally I can pick it with four pins. I still can't pick five pins. My wife told me I had one day to open the shed, and I'm pretty sure I won't pick the lock by then, so more reading, bought a Black & Decker electric scissor, made an electric pic and I opened the door in about five minutes. The guy who wrote the electric scissors said it can open a lock in a few seconds, but I guess he knows how to pick a lock. Cost to get into my shed: Electric pick + Practice lock + Drill bits = $60 CAD.

So, now I've got the bug and I'm learning how to feel the pins, and I'm working on picking a five pin lock with my single pick. When I can get this consistently, I'll try raking pins. I guess I need to look at my home security now that I know my locks are only for show.

30 minutes after I opened my shed I found my key in my wallet.

Later /

[Nick Sharp]

Hey everyone, I'm new to the forum. I've been ghosting this forum for a month now and finally decided to make an account. I've learned quite a bit from articles and I hope to include some of my stories as well as tactics with everyone here.

[Archive555]

HI. TO ALL JUST WANTED TO POST A BIG HELLO TO ALL
LOVE THE THIS FORUM BEEN PICKING OFF AND ON FOR A LONG TIME. HOPE TO ADD TO THE FORUM AND LOOK FORWARD TO SHARING IDEAS AND COMMENTS WITH ALL. BEST SITE EVER.

Why are you yelling at me? I'm sensitive.

Priceless.

[Lockopener]

ello all
i know this is off topic but what does a pro think of this pick set http://www.lockpickshop.com/PXS-14.html im new to using actual picks so i dont know.....

p.s. my sig explains some things

[Booga Picka Festus]

Booga Picka Festus here

I'm a new noobie here so be kind to me ! !

A Kiwi from the Deep SW Pacific

[WasPhantom]

Hi!

Just thought I may start looking at this as a new hobby to compliment my interests in computer security.

[Iri]

Hi there.

I'm a long-time reader, first time poster.

Been at this hobby for a few years, but only recently dedicated my self.

[Dog--]

Hi, I'm new (obviously), just wanted to introduce myself.

I used to be into this (like 6 years ago, I was 11), but I didn't want my parents to know (I figured they'd think I was trying to be a thief or something), the 'puzzle' aspect of it is my main focus, it's like every lock is a different one to solve.

Anyways, I gave up after I couldn't do any locks. I only had a flimsy safety pin and a VERY small Allen Key as a tension wrench (which worked amazing)

I still have all my old 'tools' in my top drawer (tension wrench/Allen Key, flimsy safety pin, wire cutters, a lock and a key, etc), and I haven't tried since I gave up, and I still haven't, but I came across this site, searched a bit, and learned how to make a hook pick out of a hair-pin, so I'll give it a shot after I post this (trying to make the pick itself), and I'll use that Allen Key as my tension wrench. The lock is actually really difficult I've found out, it has 6 pins, but when you turn the cylinder, the locking part turns as well (opening the lock), it's hard to explain.

Here's hoping I can make a pick and pick a lock, then who knows, maybe I'll make my own from a hacksaw blade (seen the 24 minute youtube vid for this, I certainly have all the tools required, I even have extra hacksaw blades lying around!)

[civcq]

Hello everyone.

[freakparade3]

Welcome all new members!! Here are a few links to get you started.

Site Rules

New Users Guide

FAQ

Please take the time to read through them. Feel free to PM me with any questions.

freakparade3

[TheShiznian]

Hey guys, new lock picker here who is trying hard to get it down.

Looking for help with standard picking and bump keys.
Please help me out and I enjoy contributing to, and enjoying the forum.

[m4m750]

Hi everybody,

Just stumbled upon this site out of curiosity after watching some youtube vid on lockpicking.
Have tried some picking, raking, gunning using homemade tools from tutorials done by some members here. Thank you all.
May be its beginner's luck, so far I opened a few locks including abus, lockwood and some cheap Masters. I am hoping to advance my skill in this new found hobby although its going to be rather expensive for me.(good locks are not cheap). But who cares when its something you enjoy doing.

Bye for now