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[hamerhandle]

I'm new, i have some sargent and greenleaf 833 locks with only 1 key each how can I get duplacate keys?
thanks, hamerhandle

[davidbenjamindix]

could someone instruct me on the innerworkings of a touch-latch? these are commonly found on entertainment centers and cabinets that have glass doors. i believe the term is 'touch-latch', and have even seen them called magnetic push-latches. when you depress the lock mechanism, it is pushed into a core, and then snaps into place. when you push it again, it releases and returns to its extended position. i am a woodworker, and a interested in make a homemade version. i make all of my locks custom at home with neodymium magnets. however, if i can learn how the spring snapping mechanism works, i may be able to combine that type of push lock with a cam-lock, or even a time-lock. thanks.

David Dix

[stratmando]

Heres 2 samples:
http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=135
http://www.sugatsune.com/products/produ ... SUBCATID=5

This can be done electronically, with a pushbutton switch, a mag lock, power supply. It would imitate the touch latch, except you could add a secure switch which would not allow the maglock to release. The size of door this electronic method can handle is unlimited.

[nightfox]

Hello, i m a italian lockpicker abaut many years..
My tools.. pick for discklock, pick for double bitt hightsecurity,pick gun,southod cilinder and europeans profils

my video ..

http://www.youtube.com/user/santoNightfoxx?feature=mhum

Have a fun

[coolbreeze]

Hi all,

Two months into lockpicking... My wife thinks I'm the biggest dork in the world.

She has no idea why I was so excited to successfully and consistently pick cheap Kwikset and Defiant deadbolts with a single bobbypin.

haha, well this seems like a great site, but I'm having trouble navigating it... prob cause I'm not familiar with these posting sites, etc...

Happy New Year!

[Squelchtone]

I'm new, i have some sargent and greenleaf 833 locks with only 1 key each how can I get duplacate keys?
thanks, hamerhandle

Welcome to the site. This thread is to just say "hi im new and interested in lock picking and stuff". For more detailed questions such as the one about your 833 padlocks, please stop by the Got Questions? sub forum and post there.

I will tell you though that many high security locks are high security because it is a pain to get keys for them, so don't expect to get any duplicates made for those 833 padlocks. The only thing to do is to visit a local Medeco dealer/locksmith and have them order you the cylinders and keys to replace the cylinder and 1 key you have. The replacement cylinder is a 51W0502-TF-S1 and costs about $95 and includes new keys.

Best of luck,
Squelchtone

[dusanp]

hi im new and interested in lock picking and stuff :D
Before I came here I had absolutely no idea of how lock works, now I really look forward to making my own set of picks. I have absolutely no idea why I am posting this here...but still thanks a lot!

[robokaren]

Hi -

I'm robokaren - new to lockpicking.

I've always been interested in taking things apart. I actually bought the DX lockpick set a few years ago but had no luck using it.

Then, at the MakerFaire 2010, I stumbled upon TOOOL's lockpicking workshop being run by Deviant Ollam. He showed me how to pick for real. What a rush!

My teammate and I won first place in the lockpicking contest at the MakerFaire and that got me in the bug. I was very proud to get a lockpick set from Deviant himself.

Anyway, I have the bug. I can only pick simple pin tumblers, but am getting better. The other day, I even opened the locked door on my pachinko machine, which made me very happy as it was bugging me that I didn't have the key for it.

Anyway, nice to meet y'all.

karen from connecticut

[Couloirman]

Hi guys. I am new here but have been interested in lock picking for a while. I bought a pick set a few years back but never got into it too much (because I wasn't any good), but now have picked a bunch and am ready for more. Thanks for all the help from lurking, and I hope to contribute more soon!

[El Toro]

Hi All,

I did some work in the family buisness overseas whilst i was abroad from my country. I learnt Locksmithing with my cousin on the job only.

When back home after 2 years. . . and starting to get into it. The laws are hindering as you can't own, install, advise, or general deal with security.

Well anyways, due to the red tape, I have to make own tools. I look forward to posting some more stuff as I go.


Ingenious all of you.

El toro

[popded]

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
And greetings from Athens, Greece! New to lockpicking AND locksmithing (which don't go together in all occasions)! Mostly Euro cylinders, and hopefully will graduate on 2-bit lever locks!

[Squelchtone]

Welcome everyone, hope you enjoy your stay here, please take the time to read up on forum rules, and use the Search function, it will help you get your feet wet.

Thanks for stopping by and Happy New Year!

Squelchtone

[shiny]

Hi, been interested for years but have just joined / bought picks and a cutaway euro lock to practice on as I'm very interested in home security. I'm bought the goso set of picks - will these benefit from a polish and a cleanup with very fine sandpaper?

I also want to make a bogota rake...

Cheers,

Shiny

[Slick Pick]

I don't know if any of the long time members remember me or not but I remember each and everyone of you. It's so nice to see all the familiar names that were so helpful to me. Also so many new members!
I joined this great forum in January of 2009 and then due to health problems and medical bills I was forced to sell all of my picks, locks and books.
Well here I am almost 2 years, a couple of operations, a couple of new health problems and some titanium steel implants later, as happy as can be!
My disability checks have started to come in, so I just ordered the Southord MPXS-14 pick set, from http://www.lockpicks.com of course, and should be able to get some locks sometime soon. Remember you can pick you own nose but don't pick your own locks in use!
My ability and the length of time I'm able to pick to pick will not be like before, but I'm glad to be alive and I'm looking forward to meeting new friends, having some laughs with old friends, sharing and learning.
Thanks again to all my 'old” friends here, that helped so much in so many ways.

Slick Pick

[Chloropick]

When I was young I read the The Hardy Boys. In some of the books Frank and Joe Hardy where able to escape from the bad guys or save the day because they had a pick set they kept in there pocket, and because of Hardy Boys one of my goals for this new year is to learn how to pick locks. : )

I just ordered the PXS-14 lock pick set from lockpickshop.com, and I am exited and ready to learn!

Also, reading around, I think I will have fun making picks too.