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Safty Pin as Lock Pick

When it comes down to it there is nothing better than manual tools for your Lock pick Set, whether they be retail, homebrew, macgyver style. DIY'ers look here.

Safty Pin as Lock Pick

Postby Kudak » 18 Dec 2004 22:36

Hello everyone,

i wanted to know if i'm a totaly beginner if its ok for me to use a safty pin as a lock pick or any kind of small pins, or do i need to get a good lock pick, and if someone could tell me how to make one homemade i will appreciate it,

thanks.
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Postby Romstar » 18 Dec 2004 23:20

I'm not even close to being in a good mood, so just be thankful that momma always told me to try and be nice.

First off......READ

Second, anything that you can get into the lock could be used as a pick. There is so much stuff here about making your own, that I know you didn't even bother reading this stuff before you even asked.

I am only leaving this post here so that you can get my answer. Other than that, sit down in front of that computer of yours, and spend the time reading a lot of the posts. Or use the freaking search button.

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Postby Luke » 19 Dec 2004 0:43

Well im no longer in a good mood (cant figgure out the name of a song - somthing to do with 69 - think its by the temptations?)

spelling MUMMA, never told me to be always nice so.

<insert flame here>

<insert sudden death here>

<insert botched funeral here>

<insert wake here>

<insert invitation to me here>
"I took the path less travelled by and that made all the difference"
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Postby benzy2 » 20 Dec 2004 0:12

Well for once this year i actually am in a good mood and will try and help out. First off a good pick will make life a ton easier. It takes a lot more work if you are using the wrong tools. You should read the FAQ first. It will answer almost every question you have. It is here:
viewtopic.php?t=1744

Now if you dont find it there(or dont even look there :roll: ) you can find how to make your own picks here:
viewtopic.php?t=2465

If you want to buy picks here is a list of the good and bad sites to go to:
viewtopic.php?t=588
It is pretty hard to find anywhere to buy from other than online so just try one of the mentioned sites.

What ever you do make sure you've read the mit guide and as much as youu can. Here is the MIT guide:
viewtopic.php?t=588
It is very helpful. Go over it until it ALL makes sence. Then start trying to pick.
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Postby benzy2 » 20 Dec 2004 0:15

Shoot. I try to make a nice informative post and i make the link for the website the link to the mit guide. This is what i meant to put as the link to the places to buy from:
viewtopic.php?t=1423
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Postby CaptHook » 21 Dec 2004 19:10

Rom......... :twisted:
And to give a partial answer, yes safety pins can be used, best to dull them first though.
Rest of the answer previously stated...... do some research young man.
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Postby pick_maker » 21 Dec 2004 21:12

hey noo guy, or phoney guy or moderator-baiter or flame-whore

you didn't happen to read this recent topic did you?

viewtopic.php?t=5691

naaawww :wink:
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Postby xbmodder » 24 Jan 2005 10:34

geuss waht... safety pins work :) i used safety pin + modified bobby pin to pick some travel locks. did you know that Brinks brand travel locks are easiest to pick since you can't put too much tension on them? cool, eh?
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Postby newbie5000 » 11 Feb 2005 18:10

Yes read Secrets of Lockpicking By Steven Hampton
Its Been posted on the net use google

The basic thing is to file the point off and bend it into a hook :?
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