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

[skeletor]

Greetings all,

I am new to this group, but have been picking for a couple of years. Still learning new things, still educating myself. I am currently in the Ashworth Locksmithing program, but understand that it is only the beginning of my education. I am a Security Consultant professional, as well as former Law Enforcement. I am in the Kansas City area, and am always open to network, learn from, or get advice form other lockpickers.

Stay Safe out there!
Skeletor

[kilae]

Hi all,

I joined 6 years ago. And since there I read regulary.
But now I'll beginning to write here. ;-)

I'am a software engineer from switzerland.
My favorite locks are padlocks above all s&g padlocks.
And dimple locks which are popular in swizerland.

I'am also in the swiss organisation "SPASS" -> www.lockpicking.ch

kind regards
kilae

[Mitch]

Today - Jan 4, 2012 is my first day on this site - also a first time user here. I have been picking locks as a hobby since the 70's. But - no way am I really any good at it. My son called me up in the middle of the night last night - asking for help - they were locked out (don't ask why). I think they wanted me to jump into the car right then (1am and 40 miles away) and come over. However, I had misplaced my lock picks - had not used them in several years. So - had to run to the Garage and find some pieces of street sweeper brushes that I picked up off the street several years ago (still in my tool box where a placed them) - got my files out, made some new ones. By then, it was 2am and they had gone to a hotel. So this morning at 8am we met up and I was eventually able to open their door - a better lock pick would have done it quicker I think. Reason I came to your site, is that I need some new, better picks - thought this might be a good place to find them.

Mitch - from Texas

[magstripe]

not new to the site, but new account because.....
Lockpicker and locksmith from sweden anyhow,, been here for a few years now and love to read all info from other users..
Always loved locks and the mechanical work.
Building my own pics and tools, key guides etc.

happy new yea to all and have fun picking those locks =)

[ossie]

hi all,just started with some home made picks and three pad locks,two i`ve opened ,both cheapo`s, the other is an old uniun brass padlock ,weighs just under a pound,and i`m struggling with it but i just keep reading all the info on here and i`m sure i`ll get there in the end....hopefully.
I`m in not so sunny cornwall,U.K.

[insideout]

Hi,
Just started. Had this fantasy since I was a kid but there was no internet then (guess I'm putting an age on myself). Making mY own pics this weekend and then I'll give it a try.

[pseudorandom]

Hi all,

I found this site a couple of weeks ago and I've enjoyed the threads I've read. I hope I'll have something to contribute soon.

I started picking a little over a year ago. My skill level is, I think, fairly decent. I can pop master 930 and 532's pretty quick and easy. I've started picking American padlocks w/serrated pins. I can get them consistently, however fairly slow. (The touch required is *so* light!) Tubular locks (as well as electronic badge systems) are still on my to do list. Currently I'm having way too much fun w/pin-n-tumbers.

I have a career in computer security. I've found that the physical security of machines is almost always overlooked. I've found Locksport to be a fun and educational method for presenting a serious issue to my user community. :)

Cheers!

[hlidskjalf]

hi,

i'm french, and my english si bad sorry.
i like lockpicking, and i'm interesse at auto impressioning.

but a dont have a lot time, for this activité , i'm étudiant in géologique (stone) .
and i dont speak lot.

think and good year.

[trafix]

Hi i'm new to this site and kinda looking for a second career option :)

[blackhackerfrog]

Hey, I am new here. I had thought I had an account here before as I have known about this forum/site for a while but... for some reason my login didn't work. I figured it was a lost cause and that I haven't really made any, so I made this one.

Anyways, I just got my first lockpick set. Southord PXS-14 from lockpickshop.com and I have the book 'practical guide to lockpicking' which has been turning out to be a huge boon for me. It's taught me so much of the basics its insane. BUT, I know a book can't hold everything and things change with time. So although I know I am not going to be here all the time, I know there is plenty of information on here to contribute and to receive and I'm glad to be a part of it all :)

[acerholt]

Hello,
I'm currently taking online courses in the hopes that I will soon become a locksmith. I've found a large amount of very valuable information on this site and look forward to becoming part of this online community. Thank you all for investing your knowledge so we can all become better at helping those that are in need.

[Jaws]

Hi guys.

Very new to the site and picking in general. from Sweden by the way.
my current skill in picking isn't worth noting at this point, even though i managed to pick a very cheap Chinese padlock with just a tension wrench.
But still i'm very eager to learn more, much more. I've been following schuyler alot on youtube, well atleast watched all of his videos.
and i'm looking forward to be a part of the forum.

Kind Regards Jaws

[spooky]

I've been picking for a long time and been a lurker here for a while too.

Great info here. I'm learning a lot.

-Spooky

[Haddo]

Hello everyone.
Signed up a few day ago and have been reading daily since.

I have this Schlage deadbolt I need help picking. Can anyone help?
LOL! just kidding. I get a kick out of those post. Or the lock box some kid wants help opening.

Seriously I have been fascinated by picking since I was a kid, but always thought it was some magical impossible thing to learn.
A few months ago we had an old lock box I didn't have the key to.
I got on YouTube and found a vid that used the old paperclip tool trick.
It worked and I was hooked. Next tried and old filing cabinet I had and that took less than a minute. I know these locks are not really hard to pick, but it got the juices flowing.
Started reading and found this site, and soon placed an order for a starter kit (PXS-14) from lockpickshop.com. It should be here next week. I'm excited to start using it. I purchased a Kwikset deadbolt and some wood to make a practice station. I also have a handful of padlocks around the house to practice on. I even have an old American padlock and from what I have read this may be a good one to try as my skills improve.

It really gives you some insight into how vulnerable a lot of locks are to picking once you start immersing yourself in the subject.
I am fascinated by how many different types of locks and tools there are out there.

Great site!

[RLJones]

Hello from Iowa. I am looking forward to learning from this site.