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by Rimio » 13 Feb 2011 13:31
Hello everybody. I'm new to this beautiful art, although I have been interested in lockpicking for a while.
For the moment I'm using a DIY snake pick made from a hacksaw blade (the other two hook picks I made both snapped). I'm thinking in investing in a SouthOrd pick set really soon.
So far I've picked a few padlocks, my dorm room door's lock and the lock of a friend of mine (of course, with his consent :D). I know I shouldn't be picking locks that I'm using, but the temptation was too great :).
In conclusion, thank you for this vast amount of information and I hope you can accept this noob into your community. Cheers!
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by Luso » 13 Feb 2011 18:04
Hi there. I'm from Portugal and new to this comunity, and also on this art. Tried to lockpick some locks with paperclips but with no success. Only had sucess on a small padlock and my car's door trigger with a pice of wire. Wish to learn more about lockpicking sport.
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by Azagy » 15 Feb 2011 11:24
Hey, I'm from the Netherlands, and hope to learn about lockpicking. Have no experience with it yet, so there's a lot for me to learn! Hope to learn everything though.
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by chriswingate » 15 Feb 2011 17:53
Hey, name's Chris, i've been a long time active member over at Keypicking. I've had a membership here for a long time, but I kinda forgot about it, anyway i'm here to see what else there is to learn from other members around the forums.
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by muad-dib » 16 Feb 2011 1:41
Got locked out, had to call a locksmith and hand over $60 for what looked far too easy, so I bought a $5 set of picks to get started. Never picked before tonight, but I SPP my Brinks padlock in about 5 min on the first try. After playing with it for a while, I can SPP it in about 10 sec or rake it in one stroke 90% of the time. Looking forward to a bigger challenge. :)
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by albert6014 » 17 Feb 2011 10:21
Hi, Im noob :D Made my own hooks from blade saw two days ago, though couldn't have much chance to get to successful practice. In theory Im pro, though :P
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by CRAIG-UK » 17 Feb 2011 17:10
HELLO BEEN INTRODUCED TO THIS BY A FRIEND STILL HAVENT OPENED A LOCK, WILL BE INVESTING IN SOME PICKS SOON SO LOOKING FORWARD TO POPPING MY CHERRY.
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by MBI » 17 Feb 2011 20:09
[quote="CRAIG-UK"]HELLO BEEN INTRODUCED TO THIS BY A FRIEND STILL HAVENT OPENED A LOCK, WILL BE INVESTING IN SOME PICKS SOON SO LOOKING FORWARD TO POPPING MY CHERRY.[/quote]
Welcome to the forum. Why are you yelling at us?
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by Ray D » 17 Feb 2011 21:21
Been a carpenter for 13 years fitted more door locks of all kinds than ive had hot dinners. been a basic lockpicker for years now i have the time and money££££
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by shirtninjas » 18 Feb 2011 13:30
I may have made an account before (3 years ago or so) but I'm effectively new here... I don't think I ever used the last account. Anyway, I'm from Indiana, USA, in my 20's, and just generally interested in all methods of lock manipulation, though I'm not very advanced.
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by Dpruente » 19 Feb 2011 1:44
Hi, I'm Dustin from Michigan. I've just successfully finished the Foley Belsaw course and am currently looking for work as a locksmith. I look forward to meeting all of you and furthering my education.
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by rskybizintrees » 19 Feb 2011 10:17
Hi all research has led me here I am by no means a skilled picker. I m seeking info and will make a separate post to hopefully obtain the info I am seeking. It is for sure a skill to do what you do and i find I am more comfortable in the trees with a chainsaw!
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by kf5hwa » 19 Feb 2011 23:17
Hello all. I am a Noob. I have the luxury of being on a Military Installation so lots and lots of locks laying around. Been having fun with Masters, Paclocks and Americans. Been learning alot from the postings here. Thank you to all for the shared info. Happy picking!
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by unlisted » 20 Feb 2011 1:31
Welcome all new members! Here are a few links to get you started. Site RulesNew Users GuideFAQPlease take the time to read through them. Feel free to PM any active moderator with any questions.
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