As soon as I got home I thought to myself, that was just so easy. If I'd had the pins and stuff on hand I could have easily done it myself. A short internet search led me to the MIT picking guide and there I was 20 minutes later making my first wrench and half-diamond pick, each made from an eight penny nail.
I took the deadbolt lock apart and removed all but 2 pins, mastered that then moved on to all five. I've mastered that lock picking the pins one at a time going either way. Takes me about 20 seconds I'd guess. Scrubbing is still a mystery to me. I need to work on that technique if I want to get faster. Anyway, I'm hooked. Anywhere I go, I find myself sizing up locks, wondering how hard they would be to pick.

I found a Master #3 padlock around the garage and have actually struggled with this lock quite a bit. The springiness and "play" of the cylinder might be throwing me off. I've managed to pick it a few times only after considerable effort using moderate to heavy torque. I actually find myself using the pick like a lever to push the pins into place. Is that a bad habit that a beginner would do well to avoid? Does anyone use firm torque with a Master #3?
My fingers are sore from the rather poor handle that duct tape wrapped around the end of an eight penny nail is.

I figure that it is time to buy a real set of tools now, and I'll likely go with the first recommendation in the FAQ.
Great site here. It has been fun and informative exploring it.