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

[CrookieMonster]

i am new here.. i currently reside in the SF Bay Area.. i am barely getting into this sport // hobby.. if you ever feel like sharing some knowledge with a newbie feel free to shoot me a pm!

[silversurfer28]

Hey, I'm the newest addition to this forum. Just a quick history of why I became interested in this fine art. A few days ago, I realized I could pick my [edit-unlisted] with just a bobby pin. And while it was a disappointment (why even have a lock?) it was the 'key' to unlocking my new-found interest in locksport. I hope to learn a lot from you fine folks and maybe offer some advice of my own someday.

[Hantavirus]

I just recently picked up a pick set, found this site and became interested learning to SPP. I have previously used a kwikpick rake with a pretty good success rate.
Now, I am interested in taking a locksmithing course.

I find this to be a very informative website with some dedicated members.

[edit-PM sent- unlisted]

[skylar]

Hi I am new to the hobby. I picked up a mediocre set of picks and I now wish to learn how to use them instead of just getting lucky. I have successfully picked filing cabinets, a deadbolt and my house but all took some work. I have a lot to learn.

[pyro78]

Hello, i just recently found these forums and have been lurking reading all the information i can. I am new to picking. I had some experience with trying to learn to do it with a screw driver and a paperclip but soon broke my only test lock while trying to reassemble it and just lost interest in it for a while, but recently i have really been wanting to do it again and i have some extra money so i can buy a few locks. I feel this skill would be very valuable to have so that the next time (yes, there will be a next time) that i lock myself out, and i am always looking for a challenge and this should add some fun to my boring afternoons. I hope to stick around and learn with you guys.

[Hanz]

Hello everyone, I had signed up on here some months ago, but as with most things I had forgotten my login and password. Made it back yesterday and had that straightened out. I have been reading posts for nearly 8 hours since then. Of which I must say I am very impressed with the site, and everyones ingenuity. I am very impressed with the numerous tutorials. Again thank you all and I hope to be able to one day contribute my knowledge and information here on the site for fellow lock smiths and hobbyists.

[MARCO1963]

Hello everybody,



Real Name : Marc
Nickname : MARCO1963
Age : 47 ans
Profession : Mental coach
Hobbies : Lockpicking, Hypnosis, Psychology and Martial Arts
Expérience in lockpicking : 3 years normal security lock, hight security locsk, disc security locks (padlock Abus Plus German locks), and pump locks.
Other thing in my life : I try to realise my dreams.

Particularities:

I speak a little litle bit english. I hope that you will appologize me for my mistakes .
I'm not good in data processing.

I'm member of two lockpicking forums now three.
If you want to watch my picking locks you could watch them here (you just have to insciption)
http://www.locksport.fr/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=2091
http://www.locksport.fr/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=241


See you soon.

[zygootis]

yea, i'm new.

i've been hanging around for a couple months, but just registered today.

[unlisted]

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 any active moderator with any questions.

[aravandor]

I'm an apprentice locksmith in a family business.

[color=#BF0080][edit- this is simply to introduce yourself, not ask questions. Create a new topic in a more appropriate sub forum- unlisted][/color]

Thanks!

[Squelchtone]

aravandor: check your private messages (look to the left), I left you an reply to your questions.

[icbkr]

Hey y'all. Just thought I'd take up a new hobby. Made my first set about an hour ago out of a worn out saw blade. Busy ruining my back door lock's finish.

icbkr

[Squelchtone]

[quote="icbkr"]Hey y'all. Just thought I'd take up a new hobby. Made my first set about an hour ago out of a worn out saw blade. Busy ruining my back door lock's finish.

icbkr[/quote]

Stop now before it's too late. We tell all new users not to practice on your door locks because in the event of a fire or other life safety situation, a lock that's been raped by picking, especially by someone new to the hobby may not work 100% as it should and then people die in fires and we just can't have that. Most of us have a lock collection, a coffee table or work bench full of locks, and we sit around on our couches watching tv and practicing. The locks on your doors may be the only ones you have handy, but trust us, leave those alone, they only lead to further temptation, like picking the locks on file cabinets at your job (man was I guilty of that when I first got the bug) picking office doors, and co workers lockers just to show off, etc.. Picking locks in hand avoids the habit of walking up to doors and trying your skills out.

If you're reading this saying, whatever, its my lock, I'll do what I want, just make sure it's really your lock and not your parents, landlords, or college campus. We also get lots of people asking how to pick a lock, they show a pic of their dorm room door knob, and they assume that because they were given a key, they can pick it any time they want, something the campus maintenance, landlord, etc I'm sure did not expect them to be doing. If it is your own house and your own locks, then go nuts, but remember that we tried to give you good advice about the matter, and if something gets messed up, we will not be very kind or helpful, and most people who end up doing something special to their home locks get a big razzling from everyone here.

That said, welcome to the hobby, and it's great that you made your own tools, many people take pride in that, so show off your work, when you are settled into the forum and feel like sharing with us.

Squelchtone

[GiantPwner]

Hello, I have always been interested in lock picking but just recently decided to actually try it out. So far I have been using a pick I made out of a hacksaw blade and a tension wrench made from wiper inserts, both of which I learned to make from the huge amount of information on this site. So far I have been able to pick a couple of atlas and kwikset door locks, a couple master #1 and #5 padlocks, and a master trailer hitch pin lock. So far it has been a very enjoyable hobby and I look forward to learning more!

[Pick-itRealGood]

Saw a pick set in a "Cheaper Than Dirt" catalog. I've always wanted to try, so I thought I would order a set. The price was right. I started digging around on the Internet and found a site and ended up buying a kit with 6 locks (3 Kwikset, 3 Schlage) along with a stand to hold the locks and another set of picks from a guy in Arizona. All of it is supposed to get here next week.

Currently just doing alot of studying and watching videos. Kind of excited to get started. I'm 47 and it's never too late to learn a new skill/hobby. Sounds like fun. Glad to be on the board.