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[Trichomes]

can't edit my own posts? harsh, well have fun looking at all my mistakes that i normally would change....

[Jaakko]

[quote="Trichomes"]can't edit my own posts? harsh, well have fun looking at all my mistakes that i normally would change....[/quote]
There is the "Preview" button next to the "Submit" which is to be used BEFORE submitting your text.

[mindlord]

Hey. Hope to start picking locks soon, my first 14 piece set is on the way.

Lets see how long I stay with this Hobby! :D

[voytek_smash]

Hello guys, as everyone in this topic I'm new, not only to site, but to lock picking as well ;] I hope I will learn a lot here. I already made two bogota picks, but they aren't good to me, so...I'm making another one, and this will be better I hope ;]

[UrbanNinja1991]

Hello everyone, lock picking is something I've always been interested in, and I've finally decided to give it a try, I have a 8 pc set on its way (i know its kinda small) Also, the user name UrbanNinja is not because i go around dressed in black and attack people with swords and throwing stars... its because I do Parkour, and everyone that sees me doing it calls me a ninja lol....

Looking forward to learning,
Marshall

[Lcdrdrp]

Brand new to the hobby but already find it addicting. Have successfully opened a couple of padlocks, file cabinets and desk drawers. Great feeling when that first padlock opened. This is a great site and have already found tons of useful info. Thanks to all for the help.

[Homarus]

Hello everyone. I own an apartment building, and people are always doing stupid things (such as changing the locks, then locking themselves out). So I have had to learn a few non-destructive entry techniques. Also I work at a production facility with a lot of people. Out of necessity, I have had to learn to "bypass" some of the locks into mechanical accesses, janitorial closets, MCC rooms etc. This led to being volunteered as the Lockout/Tag-out coordinator for the plant, and access control manager. So I end up having to pick/replace lost keys, mostly for padocks. I have been asked several times to pick a lock to gather an employees personal belongings as they are being fired. Then the management handles it from there. I've helped the boss get into his office to retrieve his keys. Lately I have had to open several toolboxes. I have never picked (or tried) any automotive locks.
I also prefer to make as many tools/equipment as possible. Partly because I am a tightwad, and mostly because I have been a metalworker/fabricator since 1991.
I enjoy tinkering and constructing, and every so often I end up with some time to kill at work, and end up trying to pick locks that people have found and given me, just to see if I can do it. Lately someone gave me a MasterLock Pro 7030. I have heard that was difficult so haven't tried in earnest yet. Honestly I am not very good at picking locks. I get frustrated easily, and I don't have very good touch/feel/sensation in my hands from doing mostly mechanical/physical work with my hands for a good deal of my life. I suppose that is why I am here--to get better at picking. I find myself obsessing about it, which may not be all good, but so far it has been mostly enjoyable.

[codybanks]

Hey guys im new my name is cody and i've been picking locks for about 6 months now, and am finally willing to invest :P
and was wondering what would be better to buy a set of southords or get a grinder and some hack saw blades and start makin my own, i wouldn't call myself a begginer i understand locks quite well and i am getting quite skilled at lock manipulation so what would you guys say?

[christianwins]

Hi, my name is Christian. Recently started learning.

[christianwins]

...also...

Currently serving in the Navy overseas. Have a couple practice sets of picks from lockpicks.com and a school set of locks. So far have picked a basic Kwikset doorlock and 2 masterlock padlocks. Right now i'm waiting for LSS+ to come, excited about that. Look forward to learning from y'all and hopefully being able to eventually help the newer members.

[softdrill master]

Hello everyone form nyc. I have a question to ask if anyone might know.
I am looking for a product called softdrill. Lockmasters sold this product two years ago but not anymore. I am looking for one if anyone knows of one please let me know. Thank you.

[Davis]

Hi guys, as of mid-June of 08 I am an apprentice locksmith by trade, living/working in Northeast British Columbia (in a broad region known as the Peace Country), Canada. I found some interesting information on this site, so decided to join so as to gain and share knowledge. I'm looking forward to getting interacting with ya'll here.

The Locksmith

[Slick Pick]

I just signed up for this great site and I'm looking forward to meeting great friends and getting some great information.
Thanks for everyone's hard work!

[oldbiscuit]

Hello folks, I've been collecting antique padlocks for 40 yrs or more and making keys for the ones that didn't have them. I started picking locks for myself about the same time and gradually the word got out and all my friends started asking me to open there houses and other locks. I finally got licensed by the state as a locksmith so I don't have to worry so much about getting picked up with my pic set on me. I really enjoy this site and look forward to more expert advice. Oldbiscuit

[stelmaria]

Hi everyone,

I'm new and somehow landed on your wonderful forums by complete accident a few days ago. I lurked for a few days reading a lot of the pick fu section and was so fascinated by the world of lockpicking I have sent off for a small set of picks and will be going to B&Q to buy some locks to practice with.

Can anyone recommend some good beginner locks that are easily available in the UK? I know our locks are different to the USA locks and require slimline picks but though here would be as good a place as any to ask if anyone had any particular recommendations.

Thanks for having me :D