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by pickmonger » 27 Jun 2017 18:47
Our fellow member Tyler J. Thomas has a new series in the National Locksmith Magazine called Beginner's Corner.
This month it is on removing a lock core without a key.
It was well written and easy to understand.
I'm looking forward to many more to come.
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by GWiens2001 » 27 Jun 2017 19:02
Look forward to reading the article, Tyler! Congrats!
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by jeffmoss26 » 27 Jun 2017 19:45
It was very nicely done. Bravo!!
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by billdeserthills » 27 Jun 2017 23:19
GWiens2001 wrote:Look forward to reading the article, Tyler! Congrats!
Gordon
Totally, and I just put my issue where I can read it tomorrow
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by GWiens2001 » 28 Jun 2017 15:58
Just read the article. Nicely explained. And I learned a new trick from it about dressing the shim with a grinder.  Normally I cut it with good scissors or shears. But that can leave the end slightly bent. Your way is better! Gordon
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by Gantry » 28 Jun 2017 16:31
Is these any way to link to this write up for those of us that don't get the magazine?
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by Tyler J. Thomas » 28 Jun 2017 18:46
Nice. GWiens2001 wrote:Just read the article. Nicely explained. And I learned a new trick from it about dressing the shim with a grinder. Normally I cut it with good scissors or shears. But that can leave the end slightly bent. Your way is better!
It's a life saver for sure! ------ If you guys have any ideas or requests for future articles let me know. I've got a running list but I don't mind pushing stuff to the top of the pile as long as you guys, the readers, benefit. That's the whole point behind the articles. Next month will cover key decoding methods (but I have a feeling it will be a recap for many of you on here!).
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by Gantry » 28 Jun 2017 19:19
Thanks for posting the link! A very nice read especially for newer pickers. Please post link to the future as I for one would really like to read them and don't get the magazine. Thanks!
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by billdeserthills » 28 Jun 2017 23:12
Gantry wrote:Thanks for posting the link! A very nice read especially for newer pickers. Please post link to the future as I for one would really like to read them and don't get the magazine. Thanks!
Thing is I'm pretty sure the magazine is trying to get new subscriptions Tyler, next step is taking over Tips & Tricks I'm so tired of creative institutional tips & tricks I'll never use
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by Gantry » 29 Jun 2017 22:22
billdeserthills wrote:Gantry wrote:Thanks for posting the link! A very nice read especially for newer pickers. Please post link to the future as I for one would really like to read them and don't get the magazine. Thanks!
Thing is I'm pretty sure the magazine is trying to get new subscriptions Tyler, next step is taking over Tips & Tricks I'm so tired of creative institutional tips & tricks I'll never use
Billdeserthills, I'm sure you're right. Being semi new to this sport I got overly excited at reading the article. Of course everyone should get paid for their work. So how about instead, letting me know if the magazine is understandable for newbies and if so a link to subscribe.
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by billdeserthills » 30 Jun 2017 11:33
Gantry wrote:billdeserthills wrote:Gantry wrote:Thanks for posting the link! A very nice read especially for newer pickers. Please post link to the future as I for one would really like to read them and don't get the magazine. Thanks!
Thing is I'm pretty sure the magazine is trying to get new subscriptions Tyler, next step is taking over Tips & Tricks I'm so tired of creative institutional tips & tricks I'll never use
Billdeserthills, I'm sure you're right. Being semi new to this sport I got overly excited at reading the article. Of course everyone should get paid for their work. So how about instead, letting me know if the magazine is understandable for newbies and if so a link to subscribe. www.thenationallocksmith.com
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by pickmonger » 1 Jul 2017 23:06
I subscribed to the digital version and receive access to years worth of the past issues in full pdf format with an excellent look up index.
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by Jacob Morgan » 3 Jul 2017 13:40
Gantry wrote:So how about instead, letting me know if the magazine is understandable for newbies and if so a link to subscribe.
I think it depends on what your interests are. If it is purely lock picking, it may not be that useful. If it has to do with locksmithing then it should be useful even to a newbie. As others have stated it comes with access to a few years of back issues. Every month there are one or two articles I get something out of. Shop Talk is usually good (recently it has gone over master keying for a variety of different locks). Looking foreword to more articles by Tyler. New product reviews are sometimes glorified ads, but good to know what products are coming out. It has a monthly photo-essay on opening a new safe by Dave McOmmie--always interesting. Also a monthly feature on automotive--might be enough to help one determine if they find it interesting or terrifying.
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